• My Family Connection Fall Festival- Saturday, November 9, 2024,

    My name is Charitie Carpenter, and I am the CEO at My Family Connection, LLC. We are excited to be hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Party America, and we are reaching out to Damonte Ranch High School for support. We would love to invite your students to join us as volunteers for this fun-filled community event!

    Our Fall Festival will feature a variety of family-friendly activities, games, and entertainment. As this event is expected to draw a large crowd, we are seeking enthusiastic student volunteers to help with tasks such as:

    • Assisting with activity booths (e.g., face painting, sack races, pumpkin decorating)
    • Welcoming and directing attendees
    • Helping with set-up and clean-up
    • Assisting in various event logistics

    Volunteer shifts will be available throughout the day, and we are happy to accommodate schedules. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to earn community service hours while contributing to a meaningful and exciting local event. We will provide all necessary training, materials, and supervision to ensure a smooth experience for volunteers.

    If your school would like to participate, or if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please feel free to contact me directly at 775--200-3301or charitie@myfamilyconnection.com. I would be happy to provide additional details or arrange a meeting at your convenience.

    Thank you for considering this request. We greatly appreciate your support and hope to collaborate with DRHS to make this event a success!

    Warm regards,

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