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Volunteer Descriptions

Volunteers are really the ones who make the MBC sale a success! During our last sale we had amazing volunteers who worked very hard, and we hope to have the same for this sale! Volunteering your time as well as your services help the sale run smoothly!

The following are brief descriptions of some of the possible volunteering opportunities for the sale. These are very general descriptions, but hopefully it will give you an idea of what needs to be done.  If you wish to request a particular volunteering job, please contact us at info@mbcsale.com.

If you are interested in the incentives for volunteering, go to Volunteer Incentives. If you are interested in registering to be a volunteer, go to Volunteer Registration. REMEMBER: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A CONSIGNOR TO VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME OR SERVICES!!!! However, if you are a non-consignor volunteer, you may only volunteer BEFORE the consignor/volunteer pre-sale.

 

Volunteering Your Time

General Volunteer:  Nov. 18 - Nov. 22

  • During set-up, arrange clothing and other items on the racks, tables, etc.
  • During check-in, help the consignors locate the appropriate sections for them to place their items.
  • Help move tables, racks, etc. as needed as the consignors drop off their items.
  • During the sale, make sure the sale looks neat and organized by tidying up racks, tables, etc.
  • During the sale, watch for shoplifters!! Keep an eye on each exit and make sure no one leaves with merchandise!
  • During the sale, place a "Sold" sign on large merchandise and give the tag to the shopper who is purchasing the item.

Consignor Check-In Volunteer: Nov. 18 - Nov. 19

  • Help to check in consignors by checking their items for stains, tears, odors, worn knees, etc.
  • Help consignors locate the appropriate sections for their items and possibly help them put their items out on the floor to sell.

Sale Check-Out: Nov. 19 - Nov. 22

  • Carefully take the tags off of each item and quickly check to make sure the tag matches the item.
  • Guide the shoppers through the check-out line to the next available register.

Holding Area: Nov. 19 - Nov. 22

  • Gather shoppers' items, place them in the holding area, and place a ticket with their items. Then give the shopper a coinciding ticket.

Post-Sale, Pick-Up and Tear Down: Nov. 22

  • Sort all of the unsold items by consignor number.
  • Help take down racks.
  • Fold up tables.
  • Gather unsold items and help each consignor carry those items out of the building.

Volunteering Your Services

  • Donate things such as food or bottled water.  (To find a more complete description, go to Volunteer Incentives.)
  • Help MBC make connections with any local advertising such as TV, radio, newspapers, etc.
  • Connect MBC with your moms' group members.
  • Put up signs in prominent locations one week before the sale and then return them during pick-up.
  • Help by heating dinners donated by Dream Dinners and bring one side dish.

 

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