Morning Transport (1 person): Responsible for transporting suppliers from the SBA house to Augustana at 8 a.m.
Volunteer Administrator (2 persons): Help assign tasks and coordinate rotations to ensure smooth and fair volunteer participation.
Set-up (3-4 persons): Prepare the venue, arrange tables and decorations from 9:30 to 11:30 am.
Welcome Greeter (2–3 persons): Warmly welcome guests, guide them to deliver their potluck contribution, and create a friendly first impression.
Welcome Sign-In (2–3 persons): Assist guests with signing in, distribute name tags or materials, and provide event information as needed.
Turkey carver (1 person): Carve and serve turkey.
Server (2 shifts, 6 persons each): Assist with serving food, ensuring guests have what they need throughout the Thanksgiving lunch
- First shift: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Second shift: 1:00 p.m. – end of lunch
Runner (2 shifts, 1 person each): Assist with refilling food and supplies, delivering items between the kitchen and dining area, and supporting servers or organizers as needed.
- First shift: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Second shift: 1:00 p.m. – end of lunch
Beverage Server (2 shifts, 2 persons each): Serve drinks to guests, refill beverages as needed, and ensure the drink station remains clean and well-stocked.
- First shift: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Second shift: 1:00 p.m. – end of lunch
Dessert Server (2 shifts, 1 person each):
- First shift (12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.): Receive desserts brought by guests, set up the dessert table, and cut or portion items as needed.
- Second shift (1:00 p.m. – end of lunch): Maintain cleanliness, replenish desserts, and assist with serving.
Child Entertainer/Minder (1-2 person if needed): Supervise and engage children with fun activities, ensuring their safety and enjoyment.
Music Team (2–4 persons): Provide background music or live performances to create a festive and enjoyable atmosphere.
Host Administrator (2 persons): Oversee the event and ensure all activities run smoothly.
Clean-Up (6–8 persons): Wash dishes, clean the venue after the Thanksgiving lunch, and help package any leftover food for storage or distribution.
Delivery (3 shifts, around 10 persons in total):
- First shift (2 persons, 11:00–11:30 a.m.): Pick up food from Hyde Park Produce and transport it to Augustana.
- Second shift (3-4 teams, 2 persons each team - a driver and an assistant, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.): Assemble delivery boxes, ensuring each contains food, dessert, and a Thanksgiving card; and deliver boxes to 2–3 guests who cannot attend in person.