​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
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
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 & stroller check
Holding Area
  • Work the holding area; track shoppers holding items
  • Lighten shoppers loads by putting full bags at the table
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               *Worth 2 Shifts     *Requires lifting & physical activity
  • Pull donated items from the sale floor
  • Organize unsold items into Consignor piles
  • Work as a team to be as efficient as possible
Consignor Pick Up          *Worth 2 Shifts     *Requires lifting & physical activity
  • Verify Consignor piles
  • Assist Consignors with pick up
  • Begin disassembling fixtures
Tear Down            *Worth 2 Shifts     *Requires lifting & physical activity
  • 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 may not be used towards the 3 and 4 shift incentives.
Water & Snacks
Water and snacks are made available to our Volunteers during their work shifts. The following items must all be delivered prior to Consignor Drop Off:
  • 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.
  • 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! 
  • 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 survives because of community support, so help us by telling your friends!
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