VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Calvary Road Baptist Church Children’s Consignment Sale

The success of our sales has largely been due to the tireless efforts of our volunteers.  Your help is invaluable.  Without you, there would be no sale.  We thank you in advance for your time.  Unfortunately, we are not able to provide childcare.  Therefore we ask that you arrange your own childcare.

VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE:  In recognition of your time and effort, when you volunteer for one or more shifts, you qualify to shop in advance of consignors (those who do not volunteer) and the general public.   Volunteers working two or more shifts may start to shop at 4:00pm, and those working one shift may start to shop at 5:00pm on the Friday evening before the sale. This means that those who volunteer will have first choice on all the great deals.  The Pre-Sale is our way of thanking you for your support.  Please note that if your volunteer slot is during the same time as your pre-sale shopping time slot, you will not be able shop.  We need volunteers to work the shifts for which they have signed up.   Please, no shopping during your volunteer shift times.

If you are a teen volunteer and in need Community Service hours for school, serving as a volunteer for the Consignment Sale counts.  The Consignment Sale leader will gladly sign off on your hours served.

VOLUNTEER “SIGN-UP”: To volunteer for any of the positions listed below, please visit http://seller3.myconsignmentmanager.com/crbc and create your USER ID and PASSWORD. Once you have done this, you will be able to sign-up for the shift(s) of your choosing. We need your help so please “register” quickly to ensure you get the shift(s) of your choice.

VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Calvary Road Baptist Church Children’s Consignment Sale

Bagger

At check-out station, removes item tags and places merchandise in bags.

Beast of Burden (BOB)

During sale hours, assists both shoppers and volunteers with moving larger items from sales floor. Requires lifting and carrying heavy items.

Carry In Volunteer

During drop-off times, assist consignors with bringing in their items.  Requires lifting and carrying heavy items.

Behind the Scenes Volunteer

Nothing glamorous, yet every bit as essential as those who interface with the public.  Sort items that were pulled from floor, fill out form to inform consignor why item was pulled and return pulled items to consignors’ bags during the sorting efforts at the end of the sale.  Close and bag safety pins (made available to consignors after sale), and refold and return reusable shopping bags to sales floor front door.

Cashier (CRBC Church members only)

At check-out station, adds up item tags and takes customer’s payment.

Clean-Up Volunteer

After sale, helps to break down tables, return furniture to original locations, removes trash to outside receptacle.

Flyer Distributor           

Distributes and posts Consignment Sale flyers and signs in the weeks before the sale. Flyers will need to be picked up at the Church Office during regular business hours.

Greeter

Greet customers, hand out shopping bags, and answer questions during sale hours.

Large Toy/Item Monitor

During sales hours, uses tagging system to identify large items outside “as sold” for customers.  Will be provided written instructions on tagging system.  Requires lifting/carrying large items to LARGE ITEM HOLD area.

Quality Control Volunteer

Inspect incoming merchandise for compliance with SELLER’S INSTRUCTIONS (i.e., look for correct tagging, safety pins, stained or torn clothing, etc.)  Must be familiar with current SELLER’S INSTRUCTIONS version.

Returns Sorter

After sale, helps to sort items to be returned to consignor from items that are being donated to Alexandria Pregnancy Help Center and/or other local charities.

Sales Floor Prep

Prior to consignor drop off, prepares sales floor to receive items by setting up tables, clothing racks, etc. and places signage on tables, walls, racks, and doors.

Sales Floor Volunteer

During sale hours, monitors, organizes and maintains a neat and orderly sales floor.  Answers customer questions and helps shoppers locate items of interest.  Requires lifting - carrying toys, equipment, etc. to indoor holding area.

Set-Up Sorter

Guide consignors in placing items in the correct locations on the sales floor.   Some lifting may be involved.  Based on need, you may be asked to organize a certain part of the room (baby items, toys, shoes, etc.).  Please note that shopping is not permitted during your shift.

Volunteer Check-In:

Assist with the volunteer check in process by assembling and distributing name tags, giving basic instructions to volunteers, distributing volunteer apparel (as necessary), directing volunteer to designated shifts, answering general questions, etc.