Britches and Lace Volunteers

Volunteers

We are in great need for our consignors to volunteer to help us out during the sale! If you have a few hours (or more) you can spare we would really appreciate your help.

Look at the volunteer schedule below and contact us if you can help volunteer!!

(You must be a consignor to be able to volunteer. We only require that you bring in 4 items to consign, so please take advantage of this great benefit so you can shop early by consigning and volunteering during the sale!)

We rely on our consignors to help us before, during, and after the sale. Without all of your help, the customer waiting lines would be long, the room would not stay organized, and your sale would not stay top quality and the best in town. Also, we enjoy getting to work with you and appreciate all of your help.

Those of you who volunteer to work or who take advantage of our bartering services get to shop early on pre-sale night before the rest of the consignors.

Also, don't forget we can always use husbands to help us out on Monday evening during set-up and Saturday evening during break-down and loading the trailer. They can work for you ladies - and you can come shop early!

NOTE: Due to traffic and safety concerns we encourage pre-sale shoppers to car pool if at all possible. The Andover Police Department may be ticketing cars illegally parked. Thanks for your help and cooperation in this challenge of our increasingly successful event.

Volunteer Pre-Sale Schedule:

Pre-sale volunteers may enter at 4:30 p.m.
12-hour shift volunteers may enter at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday "prime-time" volunteers may enter at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday sort volunteers may enter at 5:30 p.m.
4-hour shift volunteers may enter at 6:00 p.m.
2-hour shift/bartering volunteers may enter at 7:00 p.m.
All other consignors and guests may enter at 8:00 p.m.

Pre-sale volunteers: A limited number of pre-sale volunteer slots are available. These volunteers will work from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. during pre-sale plus one additional 2-hour shift during the week of the sale. These volunteers may enter the pre-sale at 4:30 p.m.
12-hour shift volunteers: A limited number of 12-hour volunteer slots are available. These volunteers must work at least 6 or more hours in a continuous shift and the remaining hours at any other time during the sale. Four of the 12 hours may be used for bartering. These volunteers may enter the pre-sale at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday "prime-time" volunteers: These volunteers will be working 4 hours on Thursday during the hours of 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. In addition, they will need to work another 2-hour shift anytime during the sale. These volunteers may enter the pre-sale at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday sort volunteers: These volunteers will be working 4 hours on Saturday during the hours of 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. In addition, they will need to work another 2-hour shift anytime during the sale. These volunteers may enter the pre-sale at 5:30 p.m.
4-hour shift volunteers: For those who work a 4-hour shift (or two 2-hour shifts), you may enter the pre-sale at 6:00 p.m.
2-hour shift/bartering volunteers: For those who volunteer 2 hours or barter services, you may enter the pre-sale at 7:00 p.m.
All other consignors and guests may enter the pre-sale at 8:00 p.m.

IF YOU HAVE SOME EXTRA TIME - WE CAN USE YOU!!

Another option, if you are not available to work at the sale, is bartering. We have a variety of jobs or services that you can sign up for which will help us out tremendously. This will also earn you a Volunteer Pre-Sale Pass to come shop early.

Bartering volunteers may enter pre-sale at 7 p.m.

We will begin accepting reservations for volunteer time slots and bartering services beginning on Tuesday, August 17th at 9:00 a.m. The easiest way to reserve your spot is to contact us by e-mail or leave a message on one of our answering machines (Lana 620-845-2368 or 620-845-1262, or Trina 620-845-0034) with your first two choices of time slots or bartering services. We hope you are able to arrange your schedule so that you can volunteer a few hours during the sale. Volunteering at the Britches and Lace Sale will give you the opportunity to change your routine and have some fun. Plus it gives us a chance to get to know each of you a little better.

We make every effort to respond to all phone messages and e-mails the day they are received. If you do not hear back from us within 24 hours, please call us.

All time slots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Volunteer shift schedule

Volunteers must arrive 15 minutes before their shift begins to get instructions for the task they will be performing. Shifts highlighted in red are full. Shifts in black are the only shifts available at this time.

Bring any food or drink you might need during your shift and wear comfortable, casual clothing.

Monday, September 13th - Set up
Unload Trailer / Set Up Racks and Tables
REMEMBER - YOU CAN VOLUNTEER YOUR HUSBAND TO HELP DURING THIS TIME!
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
You will need to bring your items for check-in. When your shift is over we will check-in your merchandise. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for this shift.

Tuesday, September 14th - Check In
Accepting / Sorting / Merchandise Placement

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1 p.m. - 3. p.m.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Wednesday, September 15th - Check In & Pre-Sale
Accepting / Sorting / Merchandise Placement / De-tagging / Floor Security / Customer Assistance

8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
10 a.m. - noon
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
noon - 2 p.m.
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Thursday, September 16th - Public Sale
De-tagging / Floor Supervision / Customer Assistance / Organizing Merchandise

8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. -
10 a.m. - noon -
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. -
noon - 2 p.m.
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday, September 17th - Public Sale
De-tagging / Floor Supervision / Customer Assistance / Organizing Racks and Tables

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, September 18th - Half-Price Day & Check-out
De-tagging / Floor Supervision / Customer Assistance / Organizing Racks and Tables / Sorting Unsold Items / Fixture Breakdown / Loading Trailer
REMEMBER - WE CAN USE HUSBANDS DURING THE LATER TIME SLOTS FOR HELPING WITH BREAKDOWN AND LOADING THE TRAILER

9 a.m. - 11 a.m. -
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. -
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. -
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.