More info is available from your Staffing Committee Member
YOUR Club/Patrol urgently NEEDS volunteer help at the Annual Ski Sale to be held at the Max Bell Centre Arena, Memorial Dr. and Barlow Trail, SE. There is easy access by road and LRT and abundant free parking.
This is YOUR club's major fund-raising project.
We require over 300 volunteers to work 1,000 shifts. This means working one or two shifts each to make the sale a success. We need some volunteers who are able to work extra, up to 2 or 3 shifts if they can.
CONSIGNMENT - Wednesday and Thursday
Write consignment forms for public and shops.
RECLAIM/INVENTORY CONTROL - Sunday afternoon and evening
Check actual unsold inventory against computer printouts for public and individual shops. Return gear to public and to shops.
APPRAISAL - Wednesday and Thursday TRAINING NEEDED
Ensure that DH, XC, and SB equipment and clothing meets minimum standards and assist customers in selecting selling prices for their goods.
SALES - Friday to Sunday TRAINING NEEDED
Assist the general public in selecting affordable equipment or clothing suitable for their skiing ability or needs from . Most of our shoppers are beginner skiers or boarders.
CASH and CHEQUE APPROVAL - Late Thursday Night and Friday to Sunday TRAINING NEEDED
Operate cash tills, check prices on items, approve cheques and staff the admission ticket booth during the Volunteer Pre-Sale (Late Thursday) and during Public Sales (Friday to Sunday). We expect to sell a lot of equipment and clothing.
SECURITY - All Shifts
a/ Consignment and Reclaiming: Traffic control of people and vehicles.
b/ Sale periods: Control of public, preventing shoplifting and ensuring that all equipment and clothing leaving the building has been properly bought and paid for by checking itemized computer receipts.
MOVERS AND SHAKERS - All Shifts
Do all the other necessary jobs: eg: clean-up, checking and moving of equipment and various odd jobs. May involve lifting. Should bring work gloves for all shifts.
PUBLIC RELATIONS - All Shifts
Set up signs and displays. Interview public for a questionnaire during Consignment and Sale periods.
COMPUTERS - All Shifts Training needed? a/ NONE, b/ Very Minimal!-Can you move your computer?, c/Lots and lots!
a/ Data entry of 7,500+ items consigned to our sale. Accuracy is important.
b/ Setup of Computer Systems. Minimal computer skills.
c/ System operation of our 15 PC network. Knowledge and experience is essential.
MOVE IN/MOVE OUT - Mostly Wednesday and Sunday. Some help on Monday or Tuesday before sale. Transport our equipment from storage to Max Bell and return. Set up Floor area with fencing, tables and chairs for Consignment, Sales and Reclaiming as required.
TRAINING:
SALES AND APPRAISALS
Wednesday Oct. 12 at 7:30 pm at Banff Trail Community
Hall, 2115 - 20 Ave., NW.
(Learn more about XC and DH Ski and Snowboard gear to make you a better skier.)
Cash till operation
Thursday at 8 pm at Max Bell
Computers
a/ Data Entry - Wednesday
and Thursday evening
at start of your shift at Max Bell.
b/ Computer Setup - Starting
Wednesday afternoon and frequently throughout sale at Max Bell.
c/ Operate the System -
Study at Home, SAIT, or U of C for 2 or 3 years and
practice......................
By helping YOUR Club or Ski Patrol at The Annual New and Used Ski Sale, you get:
Refreshments and hot meals while on shift at Max Bell
Socialize with members of your club you may not usually see and members of other clubs involved
Volunteer "Thank You" Social after the Ski Sale
Volunteer Social will be:
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Bring a pen and Swiss army knife. Wear casual clothes and comfortable running shoes or boots. Work gloves are essential for handling equipment on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights and perhaps at other times.
Thank You for Volunteering at the New and Used Ski Sale
