T

volunteer and shop early

i want to volunteer

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A CONSIGNOR TO VOLUNTEER...Be sure to check out our Bartering Opportunities below. 

TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER, CLICK HERE.  This will take you to our "Online Signup" where you can create a profile or get into your existing profile.  Once you are in your profile, you can choose the "Volunteer Scheduler" button to choose your shifts.

Get a pass to our private Volunteer preview sale!
Volunteers shop FIRST, find the best deals, and have the best selection.  Volunteers earn 70% as consignors!
Volunteer preview sale is August 20th.

Please no spouses, friends or children allowed at the volunteer preview sales, only one person per pass.  WE CANNOT ALLOW VOLUNTEERS TO SHOP BEFORE THEIR DESIGNATED PRESALE TIME.  PRESALE TIMES ARE BASED ON THE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED.  NO EXCEPTIONS! 

PLEASE BE AWARE OF OUR NEW VOLUNTEER POLICY:  If you are a consignor/volunteer and you do not show up to work your shift or inform us after the start of the sale, your percentage will be reduced to 50%.  You can keep your percentage at 70% if you find someone to work your shift for you and inform us of the change.  Please make sure you are able to work your shifts when you sign up.  Thanks.

Volunteer Schedule:
Choose 1-3 or more shifts to work...the more shifts you work, the earlier you shop!  If you want to be a volunteer, but don't see an option that fits your schedule, please contact Melissa at melissa@jbfsale.com

Wednesday, August 19th:
9:00 am-1:00 pm
1:00-5:00 pm
4:00-8:00 pm 
  
Thursday, August 20th: 
8:00 am-12:00 pm
12:00-4:00 pm
4:00-10:00 pm
*earn an 8 hr. pass for working 6 hours!

Friday, August 21st: Open to the Public
9:00 am-1:00 pm
1:00-7:00 pm
*earn an 8 hr. pass for working 6 hours!

Saturday, August 22nd:  1/2 Price Sale

8:00 am-12 noon
12 noon-4:00 pm
4:00-8:00pm
                                 

Please bring any food or drink you will need during your shift and wear comfortable shoes!  For questions about volunteering, contact melissa@jbfsale.com

BARTERING OPPORTUNITIES
Please contact Melissa if you are interested in signing up
for any of these opportunities
(Highlighted tasks have been taken.)

  1. Loan us a laptop computer for 2 weeks prior to sale and 1 week following the sale.  Computer must have either Windows XP or Vista and have at least 1 GB of ram.  The owner must provide us with all passwords in order to load the software.  We will remove all that we installed before returning - Two 12 hour passes

  2. Post our event on Craig's List every 4 days for 3 weeks (July 12-August 1) under Baby & Kids and search for postings that would be great items at the sale and email those people to let them know about the JBF event.  This must be a previous consignor with experience on Craig's List - 12 hour pass

  3. Post our event on Craig's List every 4 days for 3 weeks (August 2-22) under Baby & Kids and search for postings that would be great items at the sale and email those people to let them know about the JBF event.  This event would need to be posted on August 21 and 22 during the sale.  This must be a previous consignor with experience on Craig's List - 12 hour pass

  4. Get us an interview with a major news station in Colorado Springs - 12 hour pass

  5. Post 5 yard signs every Friday after 12 noon and remove on Monday before 11 am for 6 weeks prior to sale.  We will provide you with 5 major corners near your home - 12 hour pass

  6. Assemble 400 coupon packs - 12 hour pass

  7. Pass out cards to an entire school (get cards into children's backpacks or to the individual teachers).  Must gain prior permission from the school and specify the number of cards that will be given out - 12 hour pass

  8. Helpful husband to set up for event on Wednesday, August 19th from 9 am-1 pm - 8 hour pass

  9. Helpful husband to breakdown event on Saturday, August 22nd from 4-8 pm - 8 hour pass 

  10. Helpful husband to act as a runner for large items at our presale on August 20th from 4:30-8:30pm - 4 hour pass

  11. Helpful husband to act as a runner for large items at our sale on August 21st from 9 am-1 pm - 4 hour pass

  12. Helpful husband to act as security during our presale on Augst 20th from 4:30-8:30 pm - 4 hour pass

  13. Helpful husband to act as security during our sale on August 21st from 9 am - 1 pm - 4 hour pass

  14. Helpful husband to act as security during our half price sale on August 22nd from 9 am - 1 pm - 4 hour pass

  15. Pass out 300 flyers/cards to church groups, homeschool groups, daycare centers, etc. Must specify groups you will be passing cards out to and must gain prior permission in the case of daycare centers. - 8 hour pass

  16.  Print and assemble the binder of recent recalls.  We will provide the link to the recall information and you will print all information (black and white is fine) and assemble it into a 3-ring binder separated by category - 8 hour pass 

  17. Make 500 copies of sale forms/flyers and cut/staple if necessary - 8 hour pass 

  18. Make volunteer reminder calls (approx. 150 calls) - 8 hour pass   

  19. Post 5 dated yard signs on Friday, August 21st (AM) and remove Saturday, August 22nd (PM).  These signs can be picked up on Wednesday or Thursday during dropoff - 4 hour pass

  20. Loan us plastic shelving - 4 hour pass  



 61060-21.jpg
JBF:Colorado Springs, Colorado:COS
Friday, November 20, 2009