Celebrating our Incredible Volunteers.
At Meadow Brook, volunteers are the heart of our mission, making a meaningful impact on our daily operations. Their passion, energy and dedication breathe life into everything we do.
From docents, hosts, museum store attendants, to the Garden Club, Squires, and Naturalists, the talents of our 300+ volunteers keep Meadow Brook poised and thriving—preserving its legacy while creating memorable experiences for every visitor.
Our annual Volunteer Dinner is a special night to celebrate our incredible volunteers and to present Meadow Brook awards for service.
rsvp hereMeadow Brook Volunteer Dinner Details
2025 Event:
Thursday, August 21
6 to 9 p.m.
Tent Doors open for Check-in at 5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.: Cocktail Hour
7 p.m.: Dinner
Milestone Awards Ceremony & Raffle to follow Dinner
RSVP via Google Form below no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.
Each volunteer in attendance will be permitted to bring (1) guest at an additional rate of $50. Once you RSVP, a member of the Visitor Services Team will be in touch with you to get the payment processed for your additional ticket.
rsvp hereMenu
Salad: Mixed Greens, Watermelon, Feta, Michigan Blueberries & Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette (Gluten Free and Vegetarian). Roasted Pepper Roll & Butter (Roll is Vegetarian and Vegan)
Entree: Grilled Chicken Shawarma Thighs with Basmati-Almond Pilaf, Zaatar Roasted Carrots, Tahini, Herb & Citrus Cream (Gluten Free)
Dessert: Demi Cheesecake Gateau with Strawberry Sauce, Blackberry Garnish & Whipped Cream (Vegetarian)
*Due to the nature of Meadow Brook Hall’s community events, we can offer limited alternatives to accommodate select dietary restrictions for this event. For this event, we are able to accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free guests only.
For questions, please contact our events team at mbhvol@oakland.edu or (248) 364-6252.
Raffle Prize
Carolyn Soma Shoemaker, a local artist and art instructor will be onsite throughout the cocktail hour doing a special live painting demonstration of our newly restored Pegasus Fountain!
This one of a kind original painting, compiled in front of our very eyes, will be the raffle prize at this year’s dinner. Each volunteer in attendance will receive one raffle ticket at the door, and the drawing will take place onsite after the Milestone Awards Ceremony.
A little about Carolyn: Carolyn lives in Oakland Township and is currently an instructor for all skill levels at Paint Creek Center for the Arts in Rochester, MI where she has also been an exhibiting artist at many of their local exhibitions.
In addition, Carolyn has been a participating artist at ArtPrize, a large citywide art festival in Downtown Grand Rapids! She also enjoys gardening and frequents Meadow Brook with the Paint Creek Plein Air Painters group. More information and examples of Carolyn’s work can be found here.
