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Why volunteer with HWGA?
You get to shop early - before the sale is open to the public! The more you volunteer, the earlier you shop! Read more about the different volunteer opportunities below!
You are helping Aldersgate give back to the community.
Volunteering is fun! This is an opportunity to meet new people, or make a day of it with a friend! Buddy up to volunteer and shop!
You do NOT have to be a consignor to volunteer! Come join us!

About volunteer passes...
The Volunteer Pre-sale pass you earn is good for you ONLY. Volunteer shopping times are determined by the option you choose and the number of shifts you work. This is our “thank you” for the work you do and the time you donate. No actual “Pass” is required. Your name will be on a list at the door at the shopping time for which you qualify.
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Volunteer tasks are very easy. If you have a disability that might prevent you from performing some tasks, please just let us know. We will accommodate. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

You Name It ~ If you have a special skill in advertising or PR this is the shift for you. Contact Karen directly and she will arrange for you to assist with a variety of tasks related to promoting the sale. This could include but will not be limited to, flier and postcard distribution, blogging, getting sale sponsors, or assisting with our social media campaign. Hours logged will go toward a pre-sale pass!

Landscape Architects (Set-Up) - be prepared for some lifting or volunteer your man to help! Volunteers will be setting up racks, tables, signage and more to get ready for the sale. Wear comfortable shoes. The set-up times are:
Friday, February 24th; 5pm-9pm

Weed Eaters (Inspectors) - HWGA will need some volunteers who have a good eye for spotting stains, tears, missing buttons and missing pieces. Remember, we want to keep our standards high…would you buy it?
Saturday, February 25th; 9am-1pm
Saturday, February 25th; 2pm-6pm
Monday, February 27th; 9am-1pm
Monday, February 27th; 2pm-6pm
Tuesday, February 28th; 10am-2pm
Tuesday, February 28th; 3pm-7pm
Wednesday, February 29th; 9am-1pm

Pre-Sale Prep - The final adjustments to the sales floor are made prior to the opening of the Pre-sale. Tasks include; setting up check-out area, double checking clothing for sizing issues, putting everything is in its place. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Wednesday, February 29th; 1pm-5pm
Public Sale - Volunteers will be running check-out areas, removing tags, bagging merchandise and assisting shoppers in various needs. Volunteers will also be monitoring the sales floor for items out of place, and sale security. NOTE: Some positions require a lot of standing/walking while others may be completed while sitting. Please let us know if you have special needs so we may assign a task that works best for you. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
“Tillers” (Breakdown Volunteers) - This is our highest need position. Volunteers will break down the sale and sort consignor merchandise. Sorters are responsible for gathering and preparing consignors’ merchandise for pick-up. Volunteers will also break down the racks, signage and other sale equipment, as well as get things set up for church services the following day.
Saturday, March 10th; 5:00pm-9pm
Sunday, March 11th; 2pm-6pm
Volunteer Policies
Volunteers who are scheduled to work and fail to show up for their scheduled shift will not be allowed to volunteer with HWGA in the future unless a valid excuse is provided.
All volunteers are required to check in for their scheduled shift.
As a volunteer, you must check-in 15 minutes BEFORE your shift begins to receive instructions.
You may select a 2-hour shift if it suits your schedule, but you must volunteer for 4-hours in order to qualify for the pre-sale.

HWGA Volunteer Opportunities
You have four ways to volunteer with us. Find the one below that works best for you to get YOU in the door early.

“Gardening Guru” Volunteer - Work 12 hours, (4 hours at the pre-sale, and 8 hours split between set-up and break-down, and you will have your own private pre-sale! We are only accepting 12 moms for this shift.
"Gardening Gurus" and 14+ -Hour Volunteers will shop:
Wednesday, February 29th, 5-8 pm
Requirements:
Work 4 hours – PRE-SALE- Friday, March 2nd; 4:45-9 pm
AND
Pick two 4-hour shifts,
Friday, February 24th; 5-9pm
Saturday, March 10th; 5-9 pm
OR
Sunday, March 11th; 2-6 pm

"Tillers" (Break-down volunteers) - We will need as many volunteers as possible for this shift. The incentive is you are only working eight hours but earn a 12-hour Pre Sale pass. Your commitment gives you this great shopping opportunity.
12-Hour Volunteers and “Tillers” will shop
Thursday, March 1st, 5-9pm
Requirements:
Work a total of 8 hours  Mandatory shifts:
Saturday, March 10th; 5:00-9 pm
AND
Sunday, March 11th; 2-6 pm

“Weed Eaters” (Inspectors) - You will get a first-look at the items coming in as a “Weed Eater” Volunteer. You will work two of the drop-off shifts, helping to ensure that the items brought in are of top quality. This is an 8 hour position.
8-hour Volunteers and “Weed Eaters” will shop
Thursday, March 1st, 6-9 pm.
Requirements:
Pick TWO:
Saturday, February 25th; 9am-1pm
Saturday, February 25th; 2pm-6pm
Monday, February 27th; 9am-1pm
Monday, February 27th; 2pm-6pm
Tuesday, February 28th; 10am-2pm
Tuesday, February 28th; 3pm-7pm
Wednesday, February 29th; 9am-1pm

“Watering Cans” - Create your own Volunteer Schedule
You can create your own volunteer schedule with us! Choose from our available shifts, throughout the sale. Jobs will range from set-up, merchandise placement and inspection, assisting customers, general sales floor presentation, and breakdown.

Sign in to your account, and follow the links to the volunteer registration sign-up. Choose as many shifts as you’d like, depending on how early you want to shop on the Volunteer Pre Sale Evening.

Volunteer Pre Sale Evenings at HWGA

Wednesday, February 29th
“Gardening Gurus” and 14+ -Hour Volunteers Shop 5-8 pm

Thursday, March 1st
12-hour Volunteers & “Tillers” Shop 5-9 pm
8-hour Volunteers & “Weed Eaters” Shop 6-9 pm
4-hour Volunteers Shop 7-9 pm

Register now to Volunteer!