​Shift Info
Rugrats Resale depends on our Volunteers for a smooth running sale. Volunteer shifts generally run for 3 hours. Certain shifts count as two shifts toward the volunteer incentives. If you aren’t physically able to work the sale, we offer a limited number of non-labor shifts.
When you volunteer to work our sale, here is what you can expect to be doing:

Work Shift Descriptions

 Truck Unloading & Set Up          *Worth 2 Shifts     *Requires lifting & physical activity
  • Help unload the truck
  • Assemble racks and tables
  • Position tables and fixtures on the sale floor
Volunteers
 Truck Unloading & Set Up          *Worth 2 Shifts     *Requires lifting & physical activity
  • Help unload the truck
  • Assemble racks and tables
  • Position tables and fixtures on the sale floor
Set Up & Stocking
  • Assemble racks and tables
  • Position tables and fixtures on the sale floor
  • Put professionally consigned items in the proper place on the sales floor
Consignor Drop Off
  • Check in Consignors
  • Inspect and accept Consignor items
  • Place items on the sale floor
Presale Setup
  • Final sale floor organization
Greeter
  • Greet shoppers & Check strollers
Holding Table
  • Work the holding area; track shoppers holding items
  • Lighten shoppers loads by putting full bags at the table
Sales Floor
  • Re-rack items from the front 
  • Tidy the sale floor
  • Help shoppers find things
  • Assist with carry outs when needed
  • Pre-sorting items
Sorting          *Requires lifting & physical activity     
  • Pull donated items from the sale floor
  • Organize unsold items into Consignor piles
  • Verify Consignor piles
  • Work as a team to be as efficient as possible
Sorting & Tear Down            *Worth 2 Shifts     *Requires lifting & physical activity
  • All tasks listed above under "Sorting"
  • Disassemble racks & tables
  • Help load the truck
  • Help clean the sale area

Non-Labor Shift Descriptions
*These shifts are limited to 2 per person and are only counted for presale shop time.  They do not count toward the consignment fee refund or the increased consignor percentage.

Soda & Tea 
Soda and tea are available to Volunteers during their work shifts.  The following items must all be delivered during set-up:
  • 2 2-Liters of soda: Mountain Dew & Pepsi OR Root Beer & Dr. Pepper
  • 2 Gallons of Tea: Sweet Tea OR Gold Peak Diet Tea
Water & Snacks
Water and snacks are also available to Volunteers during their work shifts. The following items must all be delivered during set-up:
  • 1 case of 24 ct 16+ oz water bottles
  • 1 package of 20+ ct individually wrapped snack items (eg. chips, granola bars, rice krispie treats, etc) or 2 bags of fresh fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, etc)
Flyer Hanging & Distribution
Flyers should be hung or distributed 1-2 weeks before the sale and are available here for download to be printed.
  • Flyer Hanging: Hang 10 pull tab flyers on community bulletin boards in grocery stores, restaurants, medical offices, laundromats, gyms, or anywhere else you can think!  Please use your best discretion to keep the Rugrats name in good standing with the community.  Send photos of hung flyers to RugratsResaleEvents@gmail.com.
  • Flyer Distribution: Get permission to have flyers distributed at your child's daycare, school, or other activity group. If you own a business, you could refer us to your customers!  Email the names of the distribution locations to RugratsResaleEvents@gmail.com.
  • Sign Placement:  Place a lawn sign on your property for a week or two before the sale through the end of the sale if you live on a busy road.
Remember: Rugrats Resale events survive because of community support, so help us by telling your friends!
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