Nonprofit
Published 2/26/26 7:10PM
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Cooking with the Stars

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Tucson, AZ
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  • Details

    Date:
    October 1, 2026
    8:00 AM - 11:00 PM MST
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Please be available for the full 4 hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    40
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Please be on time so we can let you know what you will be doing and provide you with needed instructions. If you can stay longer that the 4 hours that would be great, just let us know when you arrive. We will have snacks and lots of beverages.

    Description

    Cooking with the Stars

    This is a great event! Local celebrities become Teppan chefs at Mr. An's restaurant. We sell out to corporate sponsors and they enjoy and evening of food, fun and bidding on auction items. This is a fast paced, loud, chaotic event in nature, and alcohol is involved. We need people ready to get in to the crowd and help us with all the auction stuff. We need volunteers who can be present and careful with all the fragile items while also being quick and organized. There are a few steps in the restaurant, so we need everyone to be careful. There will be some down time when there is nothing for you to do but sit for a moment and relax as the guests eat their dinner. Then the crazy begins.

    This is our annual semi-formal auction event so we ask that volunteers please wear tennis shoes or something comfortable for fast moving. We will supply you with an Easterseals Blake Foundation orange volunteer t-shirt so you can easily be spotted in the crowd if someone needs your help. Please wear long pants, khakis or something comfortable, but no denim.

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 10
    • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
    • No Donation

    4 shifts available:

    • This is the first morning shift. Helping unload the vans and setting up the restaurant.: Thursday October 01, 2026 - 08:00 to 12:00 MST
    • This is the set-up shift. Help set up the tables, check in booths, the auction, setting up signage, and making sure everything is ready for check in.: Thursday October 01, 2026 - 12:00 to 16:00 MST
    • Getting ready for check in. Guests arrive at 5:30pm and you will be checking them in and assisting with the auction. Walking around as a bid spotter.: Thursday October 01, 2026 - 16:00 to 20:00 MST
    • Walking around to spot bidders during the live auction. Sorting auction items to set them up for the winners. Helping check out. Clean up, load up: Thursday October 01, 2026 - 18:30 to 22:30 MST

    Location

    On-site
    Mr. An's Teppan Steak, Sushi, & Seafood Restaurant, 6091 N Oracle Road, Tucson, Arizona, US
    6091 N Oracle Road

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