Auction Volunteer Info

Welcome to the Penland Auction Volunteer Site.

Penland’s 2026 Annual Benefit Auction is Friday and Saturday, Aug 21-22.

Volunteer opportunities are August 19-23, and earlier, August 14-18 if you are in session 7 or live locally.

Please fill out the volunteer application form. (It is not ready yet for 2026)

Join the volunteer Facebook page. It's a good place for rideshare and other info.

If you want to bid on art or purchase a cynosure, Volunteers can register for a free bidder number here: Register Here.

View the 2025 Auction Catalog (PDF)

Directions to Penland

Here's a map of campus with housing and parking.

When you arrive at Penland – go to VHQ (volunteer headquarters) and check in. VHQ is in lower clay which is the red roofed building above the dye shed (little log cabin).

If you arrive during mealtime, go ahead and eat at the Pines Dining Hall and then check in with VHQ or go to the meeting on the Pines Portico.

Volunteer Meetings are on the Pines Portico – if you are on campus, please attend them:

Wednesday 1pm - for whomever is on campus.
Thursday 8:45 am - our first real kick off joyful meeting together
Friday 8:45 am - with group photo

If this is your first time coming to Penland, here’s a map and directions. Parking is very limited on campus; we encourage carpooling if possible.

We will of course continue our annual T-shirt decorating party. Each registered volunteer will receive a Penland-designed auction T-Shirt. This is your opportunity to get creative and make it your own so bring your bling! We’ve got some bedazzling supplies—but can always use more—along with sewing kits, paints, markers, ribbon, thread, etc. Decorating your T-Shirt is not required if you wish to leave your shirt unadulterated. You will be required to wear it on Saturday so keep that in mind. Whether you decorate or not, all are welcome to join in the camaraderie and keep Catherine company in VHQ!

Important:

If you are no longer able to volunteer or have a schedule change please contact Patrick Beggs, the volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@penland.org.

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Welcome to the Penland Auction Volunteer Site.

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