Festival of Trees – Donor Check In

The Johnson County Christmas Bureau is presenting this year’s Festival of Trees at the Holiday Boutique, November 19-22 at the Overland Park Convention Center. The Festival of Trees is a display of uniquely decorated holiday trees, wreaths and table arrangements available though silent auction. Proceeds from the Festival of Trees will help provide warmth and sustenance to around 14,000 low-income residents of Johnson County. At the annual Holiday Shop (December 3-12, Metcalf South Shopping Center), pre-qualified clients will select groceries, personal care and hosehold supplies, children’s clothing, hats, gloves, scarves, coats, toys, gifts and books for the holiday season.

Serve KC will help with donor check in and setting up the Festival of Trees display. Our work will include display assembly, loading decorations for the display, garbage collection and quality control. We have taken the 10am – 3pm slot on Tuesday, Nov. 17th.

Location and attire: Please sign in at the beginning of your shift at the Festival of Trees  registration table in the lower level courtyard at the OPCC. You will receive a more specific assignment upon arrival. We recommend casual dress and comfortable shoes as you will likely be moving around a lot.

Duties:

Ø Assist with unloading cars and carrying items to display area

Ø Assist with donor check in (find donor commitment form & update spreadsheet)

Ø Lead tree decorators to their designated courtyard room

Ø Assist tree decorators/provide resources as requested

Ø Assist with clean-up

Parking Information: Free parking is available in the underground parking lot or behind the OPCC

Volunteers will receive a FREE ticket to the Holiday Boutique held on Nov 19-22.   

If you are unable to help during this shift, another posting has been mode for an evening shift. 

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