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volunteer instructions

Sweet Pea CSA is an all-volunteer organization; all members are expected to donate their time at distributions to ensure that the CSA can operate smoothly. A site manager is on hand each week to train volunteers and help with set up and clean up. Volunteering is a great way to meet other CSA members and learn more about the CSA.

Each CSA member is asked to volunteer for 2 shifts during the season. Please read the following information carefully.
Description of Volunteer Shifts
  • Truck Delivery Shift (9:30am-11:00am)
    • Wait in Garden of Eve truck while crew unloads the shares. This ensures the driver will not be ticketed for parking in a "no standing" zone.
  • Early Shift (4:00-6:00pm)
    • Set up shares, write share list on the board, write share signs, greet members and check off names on the pick up list, and re-distribute and clean shares as needed.
  • Late Shift (6:00-8:00pm)
    • Greet members and check off names on pick up list, re-distribute shares; at 7:30, clean up the space, wipe down tables and secure supplies.
  • Food Pantry/Clean-Up (7:30 - 8:30pm)
    • Note: this shift requires heavy lifting - if you have back issues or aren't up for physical labor, please choose another shift.
    • Bag/box extra shares, load on carts, and bring shares to food pantry (2 blocks away) and help to unload. Return carts/boxes to First Unitarian, and secure supplies and doors.
Volunteer Sign-up Instructions
  1. Go to our invitation page on Signup.com: http://signup.com/go/zbtcgy
  2. Enter your email address (note: you will NOT need to register an account and be assured Signup.com does not share your email address with anyone).
  3. Sign up! Scroll through the calendar pages to find the Wednesday(s) that you want to work. Please sign up for 2 shifts. If you have a half/biweekly share, make sure to schedule your shift on the same week as your pick up otherwise you will need to make a separate trip to volunteer ("A" weeks begin 6/7; "B" weeks begin 6/14). 
  4. Click on the clipboard icon on the day you want to volunteer. A pop up window will appear with a list of the four different shift options (listed above). If a shift is already full, it will indicate that on the right. Otherwise, click "Sign Up Here".
  5. Very important: Click "Save and Close" at the bottom of the pop-up window once you have signed up for that shift. If you don't click this, your shift will not save and you will not be scheduled.
  6. Make sure you click "Confirm" when you are done (it's the big red button at the top of the main page).
  7. You will get an email confirming your shift(s) and a reminder email the week of your shift.

important!

Changing your shift:
It is important that all CSA members make every effort to make the shifts for which they signed up; however, we understand that things come up and you may need to change your shift. Please use your best judgment when changing your shift, as the CSA relies on all volunteers to ensure pick-up runs smoothly, and try to avoid last-minute changes, as it can be extremely difficult to secure a new volunteer on short notice.

If you cannot make your shift, please first try to secure a replacement - friend, family member, or a fellow CSA member. If you are unsuccessful, please email the team. Together we'll find a replacement for your shift and find you a new shift.

If you are running late for your shift:
Please contact the core team (sweetpeacsa@gmail.com), who will put you in touch with the Site Manager on duty.