VolunteeringWe love our volunteers and can't do this without them!
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the Volunteer Presale on Thursday from 4:30-6:00 pm. Volunteers not selling still get access to the presale! |
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- You’ll get your ticket to that sale during your volunteer shift. If your shift is after the presale, please see a sale leader prior to the presale during Drop Off.
- Volunteer shifts open three weeks before the sale date. At that time, visit the “Volunteer” section of our sale system to select a volunteer shift. (NOTE: To register for a volunteer shift you must have or create an account in the sale system.)
- Volunteers fulfilling the terms of their shift will keep 80% of their sales. Non-volunteers retain 65%.
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Volunteer Job Descriptions
We’ve listed job descriptions here to give you an idea of what kinds of help we need during each shift, but your particular job may vary. You’ll see there are both pros and cons to many shifts, so be sure to weigh it all wisely! Feel free to have a spouse do your volunteer shift as some require manual labor while others only require sitting.
Tuesday Night Setup (6-8 pm)
This is a shorter 2-hour shift but very physical. Volunteers will be setting up racks and putting out signage. You won't be able to drop off any items at this time. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and don't sign up for this shift if you aren't able to easily do this type of work. **This is a great shift to sign up a husband!**
Wednesday Night Drop Off (5:15-8:15 pm)
This is the first Drop Off shift. Volunteers will help organize racks and tables as consignors bring in items. Volunteers will be allowed to put out their items during the shift. If working this shift and you have a large number of items, please plan to drop off Thursday morning as we must close the building at 8 pm.
Thursday Morning Drop Off (9:45 am-12:45 pm)
Volunteers will help organize racks and tables as consignors bring in items. Volunteers will be allowed to put out their items during the shift.
Thursday Afternoon Drop Off (12:45-3:45 pm)
Volunteers will continue to organize items and prep the entire space for the sale. Volunteers need to put out their items prior to starting this shift, as doors close at 3:30 for final sale preparations.
Thursday Volunteer Presale (4:15-6:30 pm)
Volunteers will help check out shoppers, monitor hold items or tidy sales areas during the volunteer presale. While this shift will have the opportunity to shop from 4:15-4:30 pm , this is a better shift for volunteers who don't plan on doing major shopping.
Thursday Friends & Family Presale (6:15-8:15 pm)
Volunteers will help check out shoppers, monitor hold items or tidy sales areas during the presale. At 8pm, we close the doors and volunteers will straighten up, move items inside and get ready for general public sale in the morning.
Friday Sale #1 (8:45-11:30 am)
Volunteers will help put items on hold, checkout, monitor outdoors, organize racks. When you arrive at 8:45, we will begin by bringing large items outside and prepare for the sale to open.
Friday Sale #2 (11:20 am-2 pm)
Volunteers will help put items on hold, checkout, monitor outdoors, organize racks.
Friday Sale #3 (1:50-4:15 pm)
Volunteers will help put items on hold, checkout, monitor outdoors, organize racks.
Friday Sale #4 (4:00-6:15 pm)
Volunteers will help put items on hold, checkout, monitor outdoors, organize racks.
Saturday Half-Price Sale #1 (7:15-9:15 am)
Volunteers will help put items on hold, checkout, monitor outdoors, organize racks. When you arrive at 7:00, we will begin by bringing large items outside and prepare for the sale to open at 7:30.
Saturday Half-Price Sale #2 (9:00-11:15 am)
Volunteers will help put items on hold, checkout, monitor outdoors, organize racks.
Saturday Sale #3 (11:00 am-1:30 pm)
Volunteers will help put items on hold, checkout, monitor outdoors, organize racks and begin to breakdown the sale.
Saturday Breakdown (1:30-3:30 pm)
Volunteers will help consignors find their items during pick-up, help package items up for donation, and begin the take down process. Roles during this shift require standing, moving around and some lifting (e.g. packaging boxes, moving clothing, vacuuming, etc.) This shift is best for someone who has very few things to pick up as there isn't time during the shift to pick up your items and everything in the building is donated at 3:00pm.
Saturday Breakdown (3:30-5:30 pm)
This is a physical shift. Volunteers will help sort out and bag donated items, break down racks and tables, and move furniture to return the space to its typical arrangement. There are some things that are less physical but still require moving around (e.g. vacuuming, moving small furniture, etc.) Please plan to PICK UP YOUR UNSOLD ITEMS BEFORE YOUR SHIFT STARTS because everything remaining at 3:30pm is donated so we can begin the breakdown.
