Arrangements

Hours:
50 - 59 Hours

Availabilities:
Business Hours
Evening
Weekends

Seasons:
Year Round

Skills:
Member events planning

Competencies:
Accountability
Effective use of resources
Managing logistics

Community Issue Area (if applicable):
In-League

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:
Volunteers serve as hostesses, placing and arranging food items that have been professionally catered. In addition, for each event the volunteer is scheduled, she will have the following duties: must arrive one (1) hour prior to the event to set up, replenish food and drink items during the event, and clean up after the event. Volunteers will be grouped into two teams: Arrangements Headquarters or Arrangements Special Events. Each team will have its own mandatory events at which all volunteers must be present.

Insights and experience members will gain:
This placement is an ideal day and/or night placement for those who enjoy entertaining and decorating. Members should be self-motivated and willing to meet the needs of the League calendar (which is set in June). Additionally, there are several summer events in which volunteers will be needed. There are options for days and times preferences, but members should be prepared for a variety of duties. Although the League calendar is somewhat adaptable, members who work full-time should be advised that they must be available for some daytime shifts.

Committee Meeting Details:
As a volunteer on the Arrangements Committee project, you must meet the following requirements in order to complete your project placement and receive project credit for the year.  If you have any questions or cannot meet the requirements as described, please contact the Placement Chair at placement@jljackson.org for further direction.

Note:  The following list is an outline of the project requirements.

1. Attend project orientation.
2. Complete your online placement evaluation upon project conclusion.
3. Complete the online Serv Safe Food Training session. This training lasts approximately one hour.
4. Prepare for and staff all 2025-2026 JLJ general meetings as needed (dates TBA).
5. Prepare for and staff December Home Meeting(s) (date TBA).
6. Prepare for and staff May Spring Luncheon as needed (date TBA).
7. Prepare for and staff other special events as assigned by the Chair.

Orientation or Training Details:

• Attend project orientation. (date, time, and location TBA)
• Complete your online placement evaluation upon project conclusion.
• Serv Safe Food Training sessions will be offered online. This training lasts approximately one hour.

Important Information:
This placement is school-year intensive with holiday breaks. JLJ General Meetings occur the 2nd Tuesday of each month, September-May (No November or January General Meetings). General Membership Meetings occur three times a day unless otherwise noted in September, February, and May. Other meetings and/or events occur throughout the year (e.g., December Home Meetings, Spring Luncheon, etc.), and meeting times vary.