The Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) is seeking volunteers to help with our annual fundraising auction dinner. All volunteers will receive a fantastic meal, special bottle of wine, and the satisfaction of knowing they are helping support valuable research at PNRI.
An Evening of Wine has three signature features: the Winemaker’s Reception, Name That Wine Game, and the Dinner & Live Auction.
Raffle Sales: Volunteers will work the reception in groups of twos encouraging guests to purchase tickets. Requires: Standing for long periods of time, walking, recording numbers, and enthusiastic salesperson attitude.
Greeter: Greet guests as they arrive at the event, direct them to any activities happening during the night. Requires: Standing for long periods of time, walking, and interacting with guests.
Wine Glass Distributor: Assist staff with handing out wine glasses. More than 3,500 wine glasses are used for this event, so we could use your help! Requires: Standing for long periods of time, walking, and interacting with guests.
Pourers (Class 12 permit required): Pour some of the best PNW wines during the reception. Requires: Class 12 permit, standing for long periods of time, and interacting with guests.
Auction Display Manager: Assist with setting up the live auction; assembling auction displays and monitoring live auction table.
Wine Game Helper: Assist guest with the wine game; explaining rules and offering help when needed. Requires: Enthusiastic volunteer that's comfortable interacting with guests.
Tastevin Distributors: Distribute prizes and congratulate the winning table. Requires: Walking and interacting with guests.
Auction Spotter: Each spotter will be assigned to a specific area in the room. Alert auctioneer of bidding by raising your hands high in the air when someone raises their bid card. Requires: Standing, walking, attentive observation and interacting with guests.
Auction Runner/Paper Runner: When a guest gets the winning bid on an item, "run" to collect their signature and give them a special prize. Requires: Standing for long periods of time, walking at a brisk pace, and interacting with guests.
