Volunteer with the Great Banquet
Volunteers are critical to the success of our event! All volunteers MUST be registered to attend.
The Great Banquet is 99% volunteer-run—and we truly couldn’t do it without you! Every detail of this incredible experience is made possible by people like you who choose to give their time, energy and heart to serve.
Before signing up, please read the descriptions of all volunteer roles carefully and confirm that you’re available during the full serving window listed. If you are unable to arrive on time or stay for the full shift, we kindly ask that you choose a different role that better fits your availability.
When registering, you’ll be asked to select your top three volunteer role preferences. Roles are assigned on a first come, first served basis, so the earlier you sign up, the better your chances of getting your preferred spot. Please note that high-demand roles like Registration, Food Prep, and Dining Room Service fill up quickly. If your preferred role is full, you’ll be assigned to the Party Crowd—one of our most high-energy and essential volunteer teams!
Volunteer assignments are updated weekly, with final assignments sent out by September 22nd.
For the safety and well-being of all our guests, all volunteers are checked against the national sex offender registry and random background checks are conducted.
Thank you for being part of what makes The Great Banquet so special. We can’t wait to serve with you!
VOLUNTEER ROLES
All volunteers MUST be registered to attend. Our event is 99% run by volunteers, and your role is critical to its success
Volunteer Sign-Up Details
Please review all volunteer role descriptions before signing up and be sure you’re available for the entire shift listed. If your schedule doesn’t allow, consider selecting a role that better fits your availability.
When you register, you’ll rank your top three role preferences. Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis—so sign up early to increase your chances of getting your preferred role! High-demand spots like Registration, Food Prep, and Dining Room Service fill quickly. If your top choices are full, you’ll be placed on our high-energy Party Crowd team—an essential part of the night’s fun
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Buddy volunteers are paired with our honored guests to be their friend and guide for the evening and play a key part in making their night unforgettable. Please ensure you’re available for the entire shift before signing up. You’ll walk the red carpet together, share a meal, enjoy entertainment, and hit the dance floor! You must be at least 16 to be a buddy.
Parents, guardians, or caregivers are welcome to serve as buddies—either for a specific guest or multiple guests, if needed. Be sure to list the guest(s) you'd like to be paired with when signing up.
Arrival time 4:30pm
Volunteer training 4:45pm
Volunteer 5:00 - 9:45pm
Buddy volunteers should be age 14 and up
Volunteers under 14 may volunteer with an adult 18 or older
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This role is crucial to the success of the event. These volunteers will bring the hype! You'll cheer as our guests walk the red carpet, get the crowd excited at our talent show and get down on the dance floor! Be prepared to do a lot of standing! YOU make our guests feel special from the moment they walk in.
Arrival time 4:45pm
Volunteer instructions given at 5:00pm
Volunteer 5:15 - 6:30pm on the red carpet
Volunteer 6:45 - 7:45pm during talent show
Stay and dance or head out at 7:45pm
Party crowd volunteers should be age 12 and up
Volunteers ages 11 and under may volunteer with an adult 18 or older (up to 2 kids per adult in party crowd)
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These volunteers will be in various roles throughout the evening: game hosts, greeters, quiet room assistants, help with tear town throughout the evening and the party crowd.
Arrival time 4:45pm
Volunteer instructions given at 5:00pm
Volunteer 5:15 - 6:30pm
Volunteer 7:45 - 9:15pm
Volunteers must be 18 and up.
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These volunteers will help us prepare Crossroads East Side for services on Sunday morning. Our goal is to bless the Crossroads staff, cleaning up quickly and efficiently after our guests are dismissed for the evening. This team has been led by The Mighty Men 501(c)(3) for the past three years.
We also utilize these volunteers throughout the event to tear down various areas no longer being utilized such as dining, red carpet and registration, vacuum and clean up trash throughout the night, return furniture to original Crossroads set up at the end of the night and help us take items back to the storage unit at the end of the night.
Arrival time 6pm
Volunteer instructions 6:15pm
Volunteer 6:30 - 10:30pm
Volunteers must be 18 and up.
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Our dining volunteers will serve as hosts and servers during dinner serving both our honored guests and their buddies.
Arrival time 4:45pm
Volunteer training 5pm
Volunteer 5:15 - 7:15pm
Dining volunteers must be 18 and up.
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These volunteers will prepare the dinner plates for our honored guests and their buddy volunteers.
Arrival time 4:45pm
Volunteer instructions given at 5:00pm
Volunteer 5:15 - 7:15pm
Food prep volunteers must be 18 and up.
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Volunteer HospitalityThese volunteers will serve in the volunteer room, serving dinner to our Great Banquet volunteers. These volunteers may also be asked to pick up food from local restaurants. This team will assist in the restoration of the volunteer room at the end of the night, wiping down tables, properly disposing of trash and vacuuming.
Arrival time 5:00pm
Volunteer instructions given at 5:15pm
Volunteer 5:30 - 9:30pm
Volunteers must be 18 and up.
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Our registration volunteers are the first to welcome our guests and volunteers. This team assists with check-in and ensures guests are properly checked out at the end of the night. It is critical that you arrive on time for this volunteer role. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP HERE IF YOU CAN'T BE AT THE EVENT BY 3:45PM.
Arrival time 3:45pm
Volunteer training 6:00pm Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Crossroads East Side
Volunteer 4:30 - 9:45pm
Volunteers must be 18 and up.
