How to get involved

Hundreds of volunteers are needed to make the sale happen. Where can you help? See the opportunities below and let us know where you are interested in helping.

• Auctions

• Recycling

• Children’s Activities

• Setup

• Drive the Golf Cart Shuttle

• Food Booths

• Yard Signs

Help with item pickup, marketing, event setup, technical support and bidder assistance during the sale.

For the Quilt Auction or the Sewing Box - Contact Gail Shetler: gail.shetler@gmail.com or 574-333-7142 (call or text)

For the Online Silent Auction - contact Bob Kauffman (574-849-0053) or Deb Kauffman (574-849-6366) or kauffman.mmrs@gmail.com

The Composting and Recycling Committee is looking for people willing to work two hour shifts during the sale or help with coordinating workers. Contact Jennifer Schrock, jhschrock9@gmail.com, to volunteer. 

The Children’s Activities format involves lots of volunteers. Volunteers are needed Friday, 5:30-8:00 pm and Saturday 9:00-11:30 am. Contact Michelle Rubo: michelle.rubo@yahoo.com or 574-304-6036 to sign up. There will be carnival games and activities as well as volunteer and learning opportunities. See the Children’s Activities page for more details. Children under 12 need a parent to be with them to volunteer. Youth groups are encouraged to sign up together to enjoy time with friends while supporting MCC. Everyone who enjoys seeing kids have fun is welcome to join in!

We are also looking for someone to coordinate children’s activities for future Relief Sales. Call or text 574-380-5981 or email contact@mennonitesale.org if interested.

Donate a few hours or a few days to assist in setup/teardown for Sale events at various locations. This is a great opportunity for youth groups to do service! Contact Bryan Heinz at bryanlisa22@gmail.com or by phone at 574-202-2558.

Help Relief Sale visitors from and to their vehicles or getting around the fairgrounds. Each volunteer is asked to work a 2 1/2 hour shift (or several!) The following time shots are available:

• Friday, Sept. 26 - 4:00-6:30 pm and 6:30-9:00 pm

• Saturday, Sept. 27 - 6:30-9:00 am, 9:00-11:30 am, and 11:30 am-2:00 pm

Contact (call or text) Martin Gunawan: 574-538-8747

There are many sponsors of food and other booths who would love to have a helping hand setting up, preparing food prior to the Relief Sale, or working at the booth on Sale Day. Offering your services for a few hours during this time can make a difference! Contact Chris Yoder, Food Committee Chair, at 574-536-9654 or wovenfriendships@gmail.com to help at food booths.

Volunteers are also needed in the One Village Fair Trade and plants booths. Call or text 574-380-5981 or email contact@mennonitesale.org to volunteer.

Do you love talking to others while supporting MCC? Help recruit others to work at a booth the sale. Call or text 574-380-5981 or email contact@mennonitesale.org if you’re interested.

An easy way to help is to let others know about the Sale! Having a yard sign in your yard from August to Sale Day acts as a reminder to the public and really helps to draw in crowds to the Sale. To volunteer your yard for a sign, call/text the Relief Sale office at 574-380-5981 or email publicity@mennonitesale.org