Birthday parties, weddings, dinner gatherings...events are all about bringing people together—including people you've never met before! If you find yourself next to a new-to-you face, we've got some simple questions so you can go beyond "What's your name? Nice to meet you," avoid awkward pauses and genuinely getting to know someone new.
Do you have any funny stories about him/her?
What were they like as a kid/in middle school/back then?
What’s the best thing to do in your hometown? Any local spots or must-try food?
Do you go back to visit often? What's your favorite thing to do when you're back?
What’s something most people don't know about your job?
Have you always done this kind of work or have you worked in other areas?
Do you or your family have any fun traditions you do to celebrate?
Is this one of your favorite holidays/what is your favorite holiday?
What was the best thing you ate/saw/did?
Are you planning any other trips? Where to?
If the following topics come up in conversation, try these follow-up questions:
What was the last show you binge-watched?
Are you more of a movie or TV show person? Why?
When you were a kid, what were your favorite toys?
What's something kids have nowadays that you wish you had when you were a kid?
What did you do on your first date?
What do you all like to do for fun? Any shared hobbies?
What did you major in? If you could go back, would you still pick that major?
What did you do for fun outside of classes and studying?
Did you hear about…?
Do you have any thoughts on...?
Note: Be sure to brush up on current events before going to the party and we recommend avoiding potentially sensitive topics (politics, for one). If you do bring anything that might be sensitive, be sure to keep an open mind.
Developed hand-in-hand with community organizers, PTA presidents, parents and teachers, Evite's signup sheets are designed to make organizing volunteers a breeze. Here are a few ways SignUp Sheets are different than other signup tools:
Choose Evite SignUp Sheets for the easiest, most streamlined way to get volunteers and signups for your next event!
Signup sheets are the perfect way to streamline scheduling, volunteer recruitment, class parties, snack duty, potluck organization, parent-teacher conferences and more! You can think of them as your digital assistant for coordinating events and tasks and ensuring that your event is a success.
Evite SignUp Sheets offers parents, teachers and event planners customizable online forms that organizers and volunteers can access and update effortlessly. Volunteers can choose their preferred time slots, sign up for tasks or indicate what they'll bring to the event. It only takes organizers a few minutes to create a signup sheet and send it out with a shareable link, so they can get the word out via text, email or social media—whichever way they prefer!
Long story short, SignUp Sheets save everyone involved tons of time, avoid scheduling headaches and ensure everything runs smoothly before and during the event.
Creating a signup sheet has never been easier than with Evite! Here’s how to create a sheet that’s sure to make your event an absolute success:
When it comes to signup sheet information, there are some essentials to include regardless of what you’re organizing:
When adding your slot information, clearly define what people are signing up for, especially for a what-to-bring list or role assignments. If you want someone to bring healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after a game, specify that. You want your volunteers to feel confident in what they’re bringing and to make it easy for them to know what’s expected of them. It will save them time and stress (and you, too!). That being said, if you make your ask too specific (for example, asking for a hard-to-source item or something expensive), you may not end up with a volunteer for it. So be clear about what you expect, but also be reasonable!
Aside from providing the basic signup information, you can also add optional descriptions to both your entire signup sheet and individual slots. While not required, they can help guide your volunteers further and provide more information. You can add information about allergies, preferences and general info about the event. You can also add a wish list to make it easier for your volunteers to bring exactly what you need!
Signup sheet templates offer a ton of advantages for both organizers and volunteers and with Evite SignUp Sheets, you'll enjoy even more benefits than other digital and paper signup sheets! Some benefits our signup sheet templates offer include:
With Evite SignUp Sheets, you can enjoy organizing and coordinating all your events with ease. Signup sheets streamline the signup process for everyone involved, ensuring that everything will go to plan on the day of your event while saving you precious time in the process.