Vendor Guidelines for Pull Up to Empower Back to School Expo

• Booth setup: Each vendor will be assigned a six-foot table.
• Signage: A table tent with your organization’s name will be provided.
• Giveaways: Vendors are requested to bring and pass out a school supply item at their table.
• Activities: Feel free to offer any giveaways or interactive activities to engage attendees.
• Food: Lunch and light snacks will be provided for vendors.
• Setup time: 9am
• Break-down: 2:30pm

Sponsorship opportunities

• Benefits: Your logo on program materials, name recognition during the event, and exposure across our social media channels.
• Levels and investment:
• • Friend Sponsor: $100–$500
  • Silver Sponsor: $501–$900
  • Gold Sponsor: $901–$1000
  • Platinum Sponsor: $1001–$1,500

Volunteer Opportunities – Pull Up to Empower Back to School Expo (Aug 8, 2026)

Important eligibility and timing

• Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds and be comfortable with substantial walking.
• All volunteers must be pre-approved by the organizing organization by July 2026 and show up only if approved.
• On Aug 8, report to the location by 8:30 a.m. for check-in and assignments.
• Orientation and an official approval letter will be provided through the organization prior to the event.

Shifts and roles

• Registration table: greet attendees, check-in, and hand out materials.
• Guest greeting/wayfinding: welcome guests, direct to activities, manage lines.
• Pre-event prep (Aug 7): bag stuffing and setup assistance (time to be confirmed).
• Day-of setup and teardown (Aug 8): assist with booth setup and post-event breakdown.
• Snack distribution and volunteer support (Aug 8): assist with snacks and ensure volunteers are supported.
• Special roles: face painters for family-friendly entertainment; game facilitators for activities and giveaways.

How to apply (and what happens next)

• Please reply with your name, contact information, availability on Aug 7 and Aug 8, and which roles you’re interested in. [email protected]
• Note that submitting interest does not guarantee approval; volunteers must be pre-approved.
• If approved, you will receive an orientation and an official approval letter.

Next steps

• We’ll share a finalized Aug 7 setup window and the orientation schedule once approvals are in place.
• A brief briefing will be provided to all approved volunteers prior to the event.