The Fur Ball is Halifax Humane Society’s most prestigious black-tie gala, held to raise funds for our lifesaving programs and services for animals in need. All proceeds from the event directly support Halifax Humane Society’s mission to care for and protect animals in need. This includes veterinary care, foster services, and adoption programs. The event is black-tie, and guests are encouraged to wear formal attire. While elegant evening wear is entirely appropriate, we welcome those who wish to embrace the theme with refined, glamorous touches.
Volunteers are required to dress in black attire. Tie, bow ties and jackets are encouraged but not required for volunteers. Ladies are encouraged to wear formal black dresses or black slacks and a blouse. The actual event runs from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
- Supplies Loading Up Crew: loading up items for the event. 7:00am-8:30am (3 volunteers)
- Supplies Unloading Crew: unloading items at the venue for the ballroom, registration, and the VIP area. 8:30am-9:00am (3 volunteers)
- Auction Setup Team: 9:00am-3:00pm (6 volunteers)
- Ballroom Setup Team: 12:00pm-3:00pm (6 volunteers)
- Pre-Gala Room Setup Team: 12:00pm-3:00pm (3 volunteers)
- Decorating Team: these volunteers will help Tamara and the events team to decorate the ballroom 12:00pm-5:00pm (3 volunteers)
- VIP Registration: these volunteers will be seated at the registration table checking our VIP guests into the event. 4:00pm-7:00pm (8-10 volunteers)
- General Admission Registration: these volunteers will be seated at the registration table checking guests into the event. 5:00pm-7:00pm (4 volunteers)
- Silent Auction Support and Security: these volunteers will be assisting with the auction and with the security of the auction items. 4:30pm-9:30pm (6 volunteers)
- Table Escorts: these volunteers will be walking guests to their assigned table/seat. Providing guests with information as needed [i.e. where the bathrooms are or when portions of the event begin]. 4:30pm-6:30pm (4 volunteers)
- Event Greeters: these volunteers will be welcoming guests into the event, directing them & answering any questions they may have. 4:30pm-6:30pm (2 volunteers)
- VIP Support Team: these volunteers will stay outside of the pre-gala room to welcome our VIP guests into the event 4:30pm-7:30pm. (2 volunteers)
- Auction Scribes: these volunteers will oversee their assigned section of the crowd to write down what numbers are being raised for the auction. 6:30pm-8:30pm (10-12 volunteers)
- Parking Lot Greeters: these volunteers will direct guests where to drive, park or enter the event. 4:30pm-6:30pm (2 volunteers)
- Event Photographer: these volunteers will be capturing different shots of the event. 4:45pm-9:45pm (2 volunteers)
- Event Breakdown Team: breaking down and loading up items from ballroom, registration and the VIP area. 7:30pm-11:30pm (6-8 volunteers)
- Auction Checkout: assisting with the check out for all auction items. 8:30pm-10:30pm. (2-3 volunteers)
