Fundraising
Looking for a fun and exciting fundraising opportunity? Volunteering at Lenovo Center is a great way for nonprofit groups to raise money while being right in the action! Local nonprofit organizations have earned millions of dollars since the program's inception.
We hope that you take advantage of this exciting work environment that will return revenues to the community and provide a flexible volunteer schedule for your nonprofit group.
Typical nonprofit groups involved with Lenovo Center include high school booster clubs, swim teams, civic organizations, churches and any other nonprofit organization that retains a 501(C)3 status.
Every group has its own method of enticing people to volunteer, but most rely on members, parents and friends to sell candy and have bake sales to raise funds. Volunteers generally agree that giving of their time at these events is an easier and more dependable way to earn a significant amount of money than traditional car washes or raffle ticket sales.
Eligibility Requirements
- Staffing a stand can range from a minimum of 1 to 3 or 4 to 7 volunteers.
- Please contact the volunteer group coordinator for the status of availability for our program.
Age Requirements
- Group members must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer to work events
- Group members must be at least 21 years of age to ID and serve alcohol
General Terms
- The contract will be for a season
**Not accepting applications at this time. All spots have been filled** - Proof of 501(C)3 status is required.
- Proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance is required.
- Program options are available, depending on your organizational size.
- The minimum commission is 7-9% on food and 4-7% on beer.
- The commission will increase after the 45th event to 8-9 % on food and 4-7 % on beer.
- Credit card tips will be distributed as follows: 93 % of tips earned at a location will be distributed amongst the number of people working.
- Event bonuses are offered upon completion for many of the program events.
- Guarantee minimum commissions are available for all events. The commission for all events will be $45.00 per person or the standard commission whichever is greater.
- Volunteers work 4 to 5 hours per event, group leaders will work 5 to 6 hours per event. Each group must provide their own uniform and wear black pants and black shoes. Strict uniform policy is in effect.
- Your group is provided signs to let each patron who visits your stand or cart know your organization is serving them.
- A stand leader and cooks will be provided at all of the big concession stand to assist with cooking and inventory management.
- You will receive information from us via email for easier communication.
- A bonus may be offered to any volunteer group that can successfully pick up a stand or cart within the 48-hour period that another volunteer group has cancelled on.
For more information, please contact the Group Coordinator.
PARTICIPATING VOLUNTEER GROUPS FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON
AMERICAN DREAM BASEBALL
APEX HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS
ATHENS DRIVE HIGH SCHOOL BAND
CAPITAL AREA SOCCER LEAGUE
CAROLINA LEGACY
CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND
CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL BAND
CLEVELAND POP WARNER RAMS
CORINTH HOLDERS HIGH SCHOOL BAND
CROSS ASSEMBLY
DILLARD ALUMNI AND FRIENDS – TRIANGLE
GAMETIME PROSPECTS
GARNER AL POST 232
GARNER ELITE SOFTBALL
GETHSEMANE SDA CHURCH – THE PATHFINDERS
HOLLY SPRINGS CHORAL
HOLLY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL BAND
JOCO PHOENIX
LATTISVILLE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
LEESVILLE ROAD HIGH SCHOOL BAND
MARLINS OF RALEIGH SWIM TEAM
NC CHALLENGERS FAST PITCH SOFTBALL
NEW WAVE SWIM TEAM
NOBLE ASPIRATIONS
PANTHER CREEK BAND BOOSTERS
RALEIGH SWIM ASSOCIATON
RALEIGH YOUTH HOCKEY
ROYAL BOOSTERS
ST. JAMES UMC
ST. LUKE’S KNIGHTS
ST. PAUL AME
ST. PAUL’S CHRISTIAN CHURCH
SWIM CLUB AT NC STATE
TAC TITANS
WEST JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND