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Gala Fundraising Appeal & Donation Collection Volunteer

Maya's Hope Foundation, Inc.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Date:
    November 18, 2026, 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM EST
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers are expected to arrive at 6:00 PM for check-in, a brief orientation, and role assignments before the event begins. Volunteers will support their assigned responsibilities throughout the evening until 11:30 PM.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Health & Medicine, Philanthropy, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+

    Description

    Maya’s Hope is seeking responsible, detail-oriented volunteers to assist with fundraising appeal and donation collection during our Lotus Ball gala.

    This role supports a key fundraising moment of the evening by helping guests participate in the giving process and ensuring donations are collected accurately and efficiently.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist with distributing and collecting donation pledge cards.
    • Provide guests with information about the donation process.
    • Help organize and track collected pledge cards.
    • Coordinate with the fundraising team to ensure donations are securely transferred to authorized staff.
    • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling donor information.

    Ideal Volunteer

    Someone who is dependable, organized, comfortable interacting with donors, and attentive to detail. Previous fundraising or event experience is helpful but not required.

    Volunteer Impact

    Support the successful collection of donations that help Maya’s Hope continue its mission of improving the lives of children in need.

    Event Details

    Wednesday, November 18, 2026

    The Edison Ballroom

    240 W 47th Street, New York, NY

    Event: 7:00–11:00 PM

    Volunteer shift: 6:00–11:30 PM

    Dress code: Black cocktail attire

    Location

    On-site

    The Edison Ballroom

    New York, NY, USA

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