Volunteer Info 

Volunteers get to shop both the regular and half-price pre-sales!
At the regular online pre-sale, volunteers shop before the sellers.
​The half-price online pre-sale is for volunteers ONLY.

ANYONE can sign up to be a volunteer -- you do not have to be a seller to help out at the sale.  
Volunteers sign up for one or more 3-hour shifts at Madla bydelshus
on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (16-19 September 2021).
Great Volunteer Benefits
* Sellers who volunteer earn an extra 5% of their sales, for a total of 75%!!

* Volunteers get to shop the online  pre-sale on Friday evening, 3 September 2021 and can shop before the sellers!
  • Work 3 shifts, and shop from 17.00 - 24.00!
  • Work 2 shifts, and shop from 18.00 - 24.00!
  • Work 1 shift, and shop from 19.00 - 24.00 
  • Sellers can shop from 20.00 - 24.00.
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* Volunteers also get to shop the half-price online pre-sale on Friday evening, 10 September 2021 from 18.00-24.00.  This pre-sale is for volunteers only.  
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* Great chance to meet new people and make new friends!  We have a lot of fun!
Volunteer responsibilities include... 
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
  • checking in sellers
  • inspecting sellers' items, making sure they brought ALL of their sold items with them
  • sorting incoming items by customer 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY
  • meeting customers outside and informing the volunteers inside which order numbers to bring outside 
  • carrying customers' orders outside for curbside pickup
  • processing returns of items that do not meet our standards (inside Madla bydelshus)
  • sorting returned items
  • cleaning up 
  • If we can open the smaller  in-person sale of baby gear, furniture, and larger sports items, we will need cashiers, tag cutters, and security help. We'll know more in August.
NOTE: Most of the duties involve being on your feet and carrying/lifting items (some light, some heavy).  If you would like to help out but have concerns, please send us an email and we can figure out a solution!
How to Sign Up
  1. If you do not have one from before, you need to create a user account with My Consignment Manager (MyCM)--our web-based system for managing our sale.  Click here to create an account on My Consignment Manager.  If you have an account from before, login and follow the prompts.
  2. Login to view the available shifts (available from 22 June 2021 at 20.00).  Click the shift(s) you'd like to work.  The deadline to select or cancel your shift(s) is Wednesday, 1 September at 22.00. The deadline is earlier than usual because the pre-sale starts on 3 September, and volunteers get early access to the pre-sale.  Sign up early for the best selection!
  3. You will receive an email confirmation of your shift(s).  You can also view your shift(s) by clicking on "Volunteer/Frivillig", and then  "Click here to view your selected shifts."  ​
Online Pre-Sale Access
  • Volunteers will receive passwords by email to enter the online pre-sales.
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On The Day of Your Shift
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Please bring a yellow vest (we can't share our aprons and vests this time because of COVID-19).
  • Bring a snack and drink.
  • Arrive 10 minutes prior to your shift so you can put away your things and find out what you need to do.
  • Keep your hands away from your face, cough/sneeze into your elbow, and wash your hands frequently!

COVID-19 Considerations  
We will follow the Norwegian government's rules for preventing the spread of COVID-19, and will institute the following measures:
  • We'll provide antibac and gloves for sellers and volunteers.
  • Computers, pens, and other items used by multiple people will be wiped down frequently with antibac.
  • We are spreading out seller check-in over 2 days in order to limit the number of people inside Madla bydelshus at the same time. 
  • Customers will pick up their items outside Madla bydelshus.
  • Everyone must maintain a distance of at least 1 meter between one another. 
  • Volunteers who are sick, or who have family members who are sick and may have COVID-19, are not allowed to help out at the sale.  They must contact us ASAP so that we can find a replacement.​
Updated 18.06.2021