22nd Annual International Furniture Give-Away - Sign Up

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Sunday, August 16, 2026 - Saturday, August 22, 2026
Sherwood Oaks Christian Church
2700 E Rogers Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401-8911

Select a Volunteer Opportunity

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Sun
16
Aug
Food Team for Volunteers
11:45 AM - 2:00 PM

Prepare and make available food and drinks for volunteers

  • Prepare and make available food and drinks for volunteers ready by 12pm in Rm 040. Suggest Pizza and salad.
  • Maintain cleanliness in food and drink areas.
  • Empty trash cans and replace bags.
3 of 3 spots available
Sun
16
Aug
Volunteer Check-in
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Check-in and welcome volunteers for the Household Goods setup

  • Welcome volunteers for the Household Goods setup.
  • Register unregistered volunteers on your laptop or tablet.
  • Distribute name tags to volunteers if there are any.
  • Distribute t-shirts to volunteers without one that want one.
1 of 2 spots available
Sun
16
Aug
Facilitation Team
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Plan and facilitate the event to glorify God

  • Must have had FGA leadership experience and requested by Lead Facilitator.
  • Facilitators have roles that cut across the different teams.
  • Ensure all leaders are Christian.
  • Help plan for the event and attend associated meetings and be present all week.
  • Facilitate smooth flow of people and furniture/household goods collection, storage and distribution.
  • Assist and collaborate with other FGA Leaders.
  • Help conduct post-event assessment meetings.
  • Incorporate lessons learned into future event planning.
  • Perform other specific roles distributed among the Facilitation team.
4 of 6 spots available
Sun
16
Aug
Household Goods Team
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Move, sort and arrange household good items

  • Clean, sort, and arrange various items.
  • Maintain a calm and organized environment.
25 of 25 spots available
Monday, August 17, 2026
Mon
17
Aug
Food Team for Volunteers
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Prepare and make available food and drinks for volunteers

  • Dave has his own team.
  • Prepare and make available food and drinks for volunteers ready by 6pm.
  • Maintain cleanliness in food and drink areas.
  • Empty trash cans and replace bags.
1 of 1 spots available
Mon
17
Aug
Volunteer Check-in
5:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Check-in and welcome volunteers for Training

  • Register unregistered volunteers on your laptop or tablet
  • Distribute name tags to volunteers
  • Distribute t-shirts to volunteers without one that want one


2 of 2 spots available
Mon
17
Aug
Media Team
5:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Help setup and manage Fellowship Hall sound systems for Training

  • Must >15 yrs old and have SOCC Media Team experience.
  • Setup and manage Fellowship Hall sound systems.
  • Coordinate with Event Facilitators.
1 of 1 spots available
Mon
17
Aug
Facilitation Team
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Plan and facilitate the event to glorify God

  • Must have had FGA leadership experience and requested by Lead Facilitator.
  • Facilitators have roles that cut across the different teams.
  • Ensure all leaders are Christian.
  • Help plan for the event and attend associated meetings and be present all week.
  • Facilitate smooth flow of people and furniture/household goods collection, storage and distribution.
  • Assist and collaborate with other FGA Leaders.
  • Help conduct post-event assessment meetings.
  • Incorporate lessons learned into future event planning.
  • Perform other specific roles distributed among the Facilitation team.
4 of 6 spots available
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Tue
18
Aug
Student & Volunteer Check-in Team
4:45 PM - 8:30 PM

Check-in and welcome volunteers and students

  • Must be >16 years old with computer data entry experience (bring a laptop or tablet).
  • Provide instructions and ensure smooth check-in process.
  • Register unregistered volunteers.
  • Distribute name tags to volunteers.
  • Distribute t-shirts to volunteers without one.
4 of 4 spots available
Tue
18
Aug
Facilitation Team
4:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Plan and facilitate the event to glorify God

  • Must have had FGA leadership experience and requested by Lead Facilitator.
  • Facilitators have roles that cut across the different teams.
  • Ensure all leaders are Christian.
  • Help plan for the event and attend associated meetings and be present all week.
  • Facilitate smooth flow of people and furniture/household goods collection, storage and distribution.
  • Assist and collaborate with other FGA Leaders.
  • Help conduct post-event assessment meetings.
  • Incorporate lessons learned into future event planning.
  • Perform other specific roles distributed among the Facilitation team.
4 of 6 spots available
Tue
18
Aug
Greeter (Part of the Check-in Team)
4:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Welcome volunteers and students

  • Greet at SOCC Door 5. 1 holding outer door open, 1 holding inner door open and directing to the Fellowship Hall, and 2 inside the Fellowship Hall directing volunteers to check-in and students to specific lines based on their number.
  • Be friendly and engage volunteers before 5:45pm and mostly students thereafter.
  • Assist with umbrellas in the parking lot if raining.
  • Understand the basics of the FGA process.
4 of 4 spots available
Tue
18
Aug
Student Shuttle Drivers
4:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Operate personal or organizational vehicles for student transportation

  • Check-in at Fellowship Hall and get your assignment from Lead.
  • Pick up students from designated residential areas to SOCC Fellowship Hall following the zone plan.
  • Transport students to their residential areas from SOCC Gym after furniture selection process.
  • SOCC Vans require prior authorization.
20 of 20 spots available
Tue
18
Aug
Food Team for Students
4:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Prepare and make available food and drinks for students

  • If check-in team is not there, go directly to the kitchen.
  • Prepare and make available food and drinks for students ready by 6pm.
  • Maintain cleanliness in food and drink areas.
  • Empty trash cans and replace bags.
10 of 10 spots available
Tue
18
Aug
Food Team for Volunteers
4:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Prepare and make available food and drinks for volunteers

  • If check-in team is not there, go directly to the kitchen.
  • Prepare and make available food and drinks for volunteers ready by 4:45pm.
  • Maintain cleanliness in food and drink areas.
  • Empty trash cans and replace bags.
3 of 3 spots available
Tue
18
Aug
Household Goods Team
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Assist students in selecting household goods

  • Clean, sort, and arrange various items.
  • Maintain a calm and organized environment.
  • Explain item selection limits to students.
  • Replenish items as needed.
18 of 18 spots available
Tue
18
Aug
Guide Team
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Assist students in selecting furniture types

  • Must be >17 yrs old and willing to attend Training Monday Evening.
  • Familiarize yourself with available choices and any handouts.
  • Understand the basics of the FGA process.
  • Provide guidance and answer student questions.
  • See BISM website to learn more about BISM.
25 of 25 spots available
Tue
18
Aug
Guide Data Entry & Tech Support Team
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Enter student selection data into an app

  • Must be >17 yrs old and willing to attend Training Monday Evening.
  • Provide tech support and troubleshoot issues.
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping.
2 of 3 spots available
Tue
18
Aug
Ambassador
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Ambassadors engaging with students

  • Contact Elan Rajamani 812.327.9587 to be part of this team.
  • Welcome students to Bloomington and the US.
  • Provide information about BISM activities and services in Bloomington.
  • Provide guidance and answer student questions.
  • Familiarize yourself with available Guide choices and any handouts to act as a Guide backup if needed.
  • Understand the basics of the FGA process.
  • See BISM website to learn more about BISM.
  • If not being utilized, talk to your Lead and consider talking to students as they wait for a ride home or in the Fellowship Hall while they eat.
15 of 15 spots available
Tue
18
Aug
Student Walker (Parents and Kids)
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Escort students around the facility

  • Ensure a smooth flow throughout the venue.
  • Guide students between different rooms as directed: Fellowship Hall to Guide Room, Guide Room to Gym, Gym to Vehicle Waiting area.
  • Know what happens in the next room to be able to answer questions.
  • Talk with the students.
12 of 12 spots available
Tue
18
Aug
Welcome Area Team
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Direct and engage with students in the Welcome Area

  • Must >15 yrs old.
  • Direct students after check-in to food and tables in Fellowship Hall.
  • Place students in color coded groups by table area.
  • Welcome Area Management Details.
  • Engage with students and volunteers in table discussion.
  • Assist students with getting food.
  • Inform students about the FGA process.
  • Understand the basics of the FGA process.
  • See BISM website to learn more about BISM.
10 of 10 spots available
Tue
18
Aug
Media Team
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Take photos and video of the event and/or setup and manage Fellowship Hall sound systems

  • Must >15 yrs old and have SOCC Media Team experience.
  • Setup and manage Fellowship Hall sound systems.
  • Coordinate with Event Facilitators.
  • Take photos and video of the event for use in SOCC promotional materials and for SOCC, FGA and BISM websites.
  • Post-process the media and provide to FGA Facilitators.
2 of 2 spots available
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Wed
19
Aug
Student & Volunteer Check-in Team
4:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-in and welcome volunteers and students

  • Must be >16 years old with computer data entry experience (bring a laptop or tablet).
  • Provide instructions and ensure smooth check-in process.
  • Register unregistered volunteers.
  • Distribute name tags to volunteers.
  • Distribute t-shirts to volunteers without one.
  • Box up T-shirts for Friday.
  • Help with cleanup in the Fellowship Hall.
4 of 4 spots available
Wed
19
Aug
Facilitation Team
4:45 PM - 9:30 PM

Plan and facilitate the event to glorify God

  • Must have had FGA leadership experience and requested by Lead Facilitator.
  • Facilitators have roles that cut across the different teams.
  • Ensure all leaders are Christian.
  • Help plan for the event and attend associated meetings and be present all week.
  • Facilitate smooth flow of people and furniture/household goods collection, storage and distribution.
  • Assist and collaborate with other FGA Leaders.
  • Help conduct post-event assessment meetings.
  • Incorporate lessons learned into future event planning.
  • Perform other specific roles distributed among the Facilitation team.
4 of 6 spots available
Wed
19
Aug
Greeter (Part of the Check-in Team)
4:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Welcome volunteers and students

  • Greet at SOCC Door 5. 1 holding outer door open, 1 holding inner door open and directing to the Fellowship Hall, and 2 inside the Fellowship Hall directing volunteers to check-in and students to specific lines based on their number.
  • Be friendly and engage volunteers before 5:45pm and mostly students thereafter.
  • Assist with umbrellas in the parking lot if raining.
  • Understand the basics of the FGA process.
  • Help with cleanup at the end, removing signs, etc.
4 of 4 spots available
Wed
19
Aug
Student Shuttle Drivers
4:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Operate personal or organizational vehicles for student transportation

  • Check-in at Fellowship Hall and get your assignment from Lead.
  • Pick up students from designated residential areas to SOCC Fellowship Hall following the zone plan.
  • Transport students to their residential areas from SOCC Gym after furniture selection process.
  • SOCC Vans require prior authorization.
20 of 20 spots available
Wed
19
Aug
Food Team for Volunteers
4:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Prepare and make available food and drinks for volunteers

  • Dave has his own team.
  • If check-in team is not there, go directly to the kitchen.
  • Prepare and make available food and drinks for volunteers at specified times.
  • Maintain cleanliness in food and drink areas.
  • Empty trash cans and replace bags.
1 of 1 spots available
Wed
19
Aug
Food Team for Students
4:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Prepare and make available food and drinks for students

  • If check-in team is not there, go directly to the kitchen.
  • Prepare and make available food and drinks for students ready by 6pm.
  • Maintain cleanliness in food and drink areas.
  • Empty trash cans and replace bags.
  • Help cleanup Kitchen and all food area.
10 of 10 spots available
Wed
19
Aug
Household Goods Team
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Assist students in selecting household goods

  • Clean, sort, and arrange various items.
  • Maintain a calm and organized environment.
  • Explain item selection limits to students.
  • Replenish items as needed.
  • Help cleanup and stow remaining household items and supplies.
18 of 18 spots available
Wed
19
Aug
Guide Team
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Assist students in selecting furniture types

  • Must be >17 yrs old and willing to attend Training Monday Evening.
  • Familiarize yourself with available choices and any handouts.
  • Understand the basics of the FGA process.
  • Provide guidance and answer student questions.
  • See BISM website to learn more about BISM.
  • Help cleanup and stow supplies.
25 of 25 spots available
Wed
19
Aug
Guide Data Entry & Tech Support Team
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Enter student selection data into an app

  • Must be >17 yrs old and willing to attend Training Monday Evening.
  • Provide tech support and troubleshoot issues.
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping.
2 of 3 spots available
Wed
19
Aug
Ambassador
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Ambassadors engaging with students

  • Contact Elan Rajamani 812.327.9587 to be part of this team.
  • Welcome students to Bloomington and the US.
  • Provide information about BISM activities and services in Bloomington.
  • Provide guidance and answer student questions.
  • Familiarize yourself with available Guide choices and any handouts to act as a Guide backup if needed.
  • Understand the basics of the FGA process.
  • See BISM website to learn more about BISM.
  • If not being utilized, talk to your Lead and consider talking to students as they wait for a ride home or in the Fellowship Hall while they eat.
  • Help cleanup and stow supplies.
15 of 15 spots available
Wed
19
Aug
Student Walker (Parents and Kids)
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Escort students around the facility

  • Ensure a smooth flow throughout the venue.
  • Guide students between different rooms as directed: Fellowship Hall to Guide Room, Guide Room to Gym, Gym to Vehicle Waiting area.
  • Know what happens in the next room to be able to answer questions.
  • Talk with the students.
  • Help with cleanup including removing all FGA signs.
12 of 12 spots available
Wed
19
Aug
Welcome Area Team
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Direct and engage with students in the Welcome Area

  • Must >15 yrs old.
  • Direct students after check-in to food and tables in Fellowship Hall.
  • Place students in color coded groups by table area.
  • Welcome Area Management Details.
  • Engage with students and volunteers in table discussion.
  • Assist students with getting food.
  • Inform students about the FGA process.
  • Understand the basics of the FGA process.
  • See BISM website to learn more about BISM.
  • Help cleanup and stow supplies.
10 of 10 spots available
Wed
19
Aug
Media Team
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Take photos and video of the event and/or setup and manage Fellowship Hall sound systems

  • Must >15 yrs old and have SOCC Media Team experience.
  • Setup and manage Fellowship Hall sound systems.
  • Coordinate with Event Facilitators.
  • Take photos and video of the event for use in SOCC promotional materials and for SOCC, FGA and BISM websites.
  • Post-process the media and provide to FGA Facilitators.
2 of 2 spots available
Friday, August 21, 2026
Fri
21
Aug
Facilitation Team
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Plan and facilitate the event to glorify God

  • Must have had FGA leadership experience and requested by Lead Facilitator.
  • Facilitators have roles that cut across the different teams.
  • Ensure all leaders are Christian.
  • Help plan for the event and attend associated meetings and be present all week.
  • Facilitate smooth flow of people and furniture/household goods collection, storage and distribution.
  • Assist and collaborate with other FGA Leaders.
  • Help conduct post-event assessment meetings.
  • Incorporate lessons learned into future event planning.
  • Perform other specific roles distributed among the Facilitation team.
4 of 6 spots available
Fri
21
Aug
Food Team for Volunteers
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Prepare and make available food and drinks for volunteers

  • Dave has his own team.
  • Prepare and make available food and drinks for volunteers ready by 5:30pm by Acorn Rm.
  • Maintain cleanliness in food and drink areas.
  • Empty trash cans and replace bags.
1 of 1 spots available
Fri
21
Aug
Preloading Trucks and Trailers (All Items)
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Responsible for safe and secure loading of trucks and trailers with furniture

  • East side of tent reports to Jeff Huston, West side reports to Connie Mehalechko.
  • Ensure furniture is free of previous labels.
  • Communicate any cleaning or repair needs you are not handling to the Staging Lead (Kristi Huston).
  • If time, carry damaged or repairable items to repair area. Ask Repair Team lead (John Sparks) what to do with them (some trash items may be scavenged for parts) and transport any repaired items back to staging.
  • If you have a trailer available for pre-load: Oversee loading and unloading furniture on your truck or trailer and provide required documentation to the Dispatchers.


30 of 30 spots available
Fri
21
Aug
Preloading Trucks and Trailers (Light Items)
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Responsible for safe and secure loading of trucks and trailers with furniture

  • East side of tent reports to Jeff Huston, West side reports to Connie Mehalechko.
  • Ensure furniture is free of previous labels.
  • Communicate any cleaning or repair needs you are not handling to the Staging Lead (Kristi Huston).
  • If time, carry damaged or repairable items to repair area. Ask Repair Team lead (John Sparks) what to do with them (some trash items may be scavenged for parts) and transport any repaired items back to staging.
  • If you have a trailer available for pre-load: Oversee loading and unloading furniture on your truck or trailer and provide required documentation to the Dispatchers.
20 of 20 spots available
Fri
21
Aug
Staging (All Items)
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Responsible for safe and secure staging of furniture into designated areas

  • Unload and organize furniture from storage containers.
  • Ensure items are relatively clean and free of previous labels.
  • Carry damaged or repairable items to repair area. Ask Repair Team lead (John Sparks) what to do with them (some items may be scavenged for parts) and transport any repaired items back to staging.
25 of 25 spots available
Fri
21
Aug
Staging (Light Items)
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Responsible for safe and secure staging of furniture into designated areas

  • Unload and organize furniture from storage containers.
  • Ensure items are relatively clean, free of previous labels and clean if needed.
  • Carry damaged or repairable items to repair area. Ask Repair Team lead (John Sparks) what to do with them (some items may be scavenged for parts) and transport any repaired items back to staging.


20 of 20 spots available
Fri
21
Aug
Delivery Dispatcher
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Send delivery updates to students using BISM-provided app

  • Must be >16 years old and able to also help on 8/22.
  • Use personal mobile phone for communication.
  • Inform Truck Lead (Jeff Huston) of Incidents as soon as possible that require a delivery.
4 of 4 spots available
Fri
21
Aug
Load Control
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Ensure accurate tracking of items loaded onto trucks

  • Must be >16 years old and able to also help on 8/22.
  • Must have previous FGA Loader expertise.
  • East side of tent reports to Jeff Huston, West side reports to Connie Mehalechko.
  • Mark loaded items clearly on Furniture Delivery Document.
  • Work closely with truck drivers and assistants and collaborate with the Truck and Staging Leads.
  • To ensure the accuracy of documentation, do not handle any furniture.
  • Ensure the Driver’s name & phone number is clearly listed on the form.
  • Process the Furniture Delivery Document with the Dispatcher before handing it over to the driver.
9 of 10 spots available
Fri
21
Aug
Volunteer Check-in
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Check-in and welcome volunteers

  • Must be >16 years old with computer data entry experience (bring a laptop or tablet).
  • Provide instructions and ensure smooth check-in process.
  • Register unregistered volunteers.
  • Distribute name tags to volunteers.
  • Distribute t-shirts to volunteers without one.
  • Help with Light Staging or other role when done ~ 6:30-7PM


2 of 2 spots available
Fri
21
Aug
Furniture Repair Team
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Repair furniture and manage dumpster

  • Identify repairable furniture or toss what cannot be scavenged into the dumpster.
  • Remove old labels from delivery or for repair.
  • Repair furniture and clean them up if needed.
  • Send completed items back with anyone dropping off an item.
  • Coordinate with Staging Lead (Kristi Huston) regarding any non-repair questions.
  • Dispose of or request visiting Stagers to do so for any unrepairable items.
  • Ensure dumpster is efficiently and safely loaded.
6 of 6 spots available
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Sat
22
Aug
Food Team for Volunteers
6:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Prepare and make available food and drinks for volunteers

  • Prepare and make available food and drinks for volunteers ready by 7am by Acorn Rm.
  • Maintain cleanliness in food and drink areas.
  • Empty trash cans and replace bags.
  • Ensure Grounds, Acorn Rm and Kitchen are clean.
5 of 5 spots available
Sat
22
Aug
Delivery Dispatcher
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Send delivery updates to students using BISM-provided app

  • Must be >16 years old and able to also help on 8/22.
  • Use personal mobile phone for communication.
  • Inform Truck Lead (Jeff Huston) of Incidents as soon as possible that require a delivery.
  • Help with cleanup when finished.
4 of 4 spots available
Sat
22
Aug
Load Control
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ensure accurate tracking of items loaded onto trucks

  • Must be >16 years old and able to also help on 8/21.
  • Must have previous FGA Loader expertise.
  • East side of tent reports to Jeff Huston, West side reports to Connie Mehalechko.
  • Mark loaded items clearly on Furniture Delivery Document.
  • Work closely with truck drivers and assistants and collaborate with the Truck and Staging Leads.
  • To ensure the accuracy of documentation, do not handle any furniture.
  • Ensure the Driver’s name & phone number is clearly listed on the form.
  • Process the Furniture Delivery Document with the Dispatcher before handing it over to the driver.
  • Help with cleanup when finished.
9 of 10 spots available
Sat
22
Aug
Volunteer Check-in
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Check-in and welcome volunteers and serve where needed afterward

  • Must be >16 years old with computer data entry experience (bring a laptop or tablet).
  • Provide instructions and ensure smooth check-in process.
  • Register unregistered volunteers.
  • Distribute name tags to volunteers.
  • Distribute t-shirts to volunteers without one.
  • Count remaining T-shirts by size and provide counts to Lead and box up for next year.
  • Estimate how many additional T-shirts of each size needs to be reordered next year.
  • Help with Light Staging or other role when done ~ 9AM.
  • Ensure Acorn room is cleaned up and put back to its initial state at event end.
4 of 4 spots available
Sat
22
Aug
Facilitation Team
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Plan and facilitate the event to glorify God

  • Must have had FGA leadership experience and requested by Lead Facilitator.
  • Facilitators have roles that cut across the different teams.
  • Ensure all leaders are Christian.
  • Help plan for the event and attend associated meetings and be present all week.
  • Facilitate smooth flow of people and furniture/household goods collection, storage and distribution.
  • Assist and collaborate with other FGA Leaders.
  • Help conduct post-event assessment meetings.
  • Incorporate lessons learned into future event planning.
  • Perform other specific roles distributed among the Facilitation team.
4 of 6 spots available
Sat
22
Aug
Ambassador
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ambassadors engaging with students

  • Contact Elan Rajamani 812.327.9587 to be part of this team.
  • Go out on deliveries and help with them, but spend as much time as beneficial engaging with the students.
  • Welcome students to Bloomington and the US.
  • Provide information about BISM activities and services in Bloomington.
  • Provide guidance and answer student questions.
  • See BISM website to learn more about BISM.
  • Help cleanup at event end.
8 of 8 spots available
Sat
22
Aug
Truck & Trailer Driver
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Furniture delivery driver using a Personal Truck or Trailer

  • If your trailer is available, pre-load Friday Evening.
  • Check-in and receive assignments from Team Lead near the tent bypassing the Acorn Room check-in.
  • Oversee loading and unloading furniture on your truck or trailer.
  • Provide required documentation to the Dispatchers.
  • Report furniture damage or problems to the Dispatchers.
  • Ensure any borrowed trailers are swept out when finished.
  • Return any equipment and documentation at the end of the shift.
  • When finished deliveries, help loaders with final loading and cleanup.
50 of 50 spots available
Sat
22
Aug
Truck & Trailer Delivery Assistants
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Provide support to truck drivers during furniture transportation

  • Check-in and receive assignments from Team Lead near the tent, bypassing the Acorn Room check-in.
  • Ensure secure loading and unloading of trucks.
  • Provide navigation assistance and check vehicle’s condition.
  • Carry furniture to the student’s residences (allow students to assist if they want).
  • When finished deliveries, help loaders with final loading and cleanup.
75 of 75 spots available
Sat
22
Aug
Staging (All Items)
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Responsible for safe and secure staging of furniture into designated areas

  • Unload and organize furniture from storage containers.
  • Ensure items are relatively clean and free of previous labels.
  • Carry damaged or repairable items to repair area. Ask Repair Team lead (John Sparks) what to do with them (some items may be scavenged for parts) and transport any repaired items back to staging.
  • Assist with cleanup including loading leftover items into trailers as designated by leads.
35 of 35 spots available
Sat
22
Aug
Staging (Light Items)
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Responsible for safe and secure staging of furniture into designated areas

  • Unload and organize furniture from storage containers.
  • Ensure items are relatively clean, free of previous labels and clean if needed.
  • Carry damaged or repairable items to repair area. Ask Repair Team lead (John Sparks) what to do with them (some items may be scavenged for parts) and transport any repaired items back to staging.
  • Sweep out trailers when emptied using leaf blower to trailer edge and then using broom and dust pan with a trash bag.
  • Assist with cleanup including loading leftover items into trailers as designated by leads.


20 of 20 spots available
Sat
22
Aug
Loading (All Items)
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Responsible for safe and secure loading of trucks and trailers with furniture

  • East side of tent reports to Jeff Huston, West side reports to Connie Mehalechko.
  • Ensure furniture is free of previous labels.
  • Communicate any cleaning or repair needs you are not handling to the Staging Lead (Kristi Huston).
  • If time, carry damaged or repairable items to repair area. Ask Repair Team lead (John Sparks) what to do with them (some trash items may be scavenged for parts) and transport any repaired items back to staging.
  • Assist with cleanup including loading leftover items into trailers as designated by leads
45 of 45 spots available
Sat
22
Aug
Loading (Light Items)
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Responsible for safe and secure loading of trucks and trailers with furniture

  • East side of tent reports to Jeff Huston, West side reports to Connie Mehalechko.
  • Ensure furniture is free of previous labels.
  • Communicate any cleaning or repair needs you are not handling to the Staging Lead (Kristi Huston).
  • If time, carry damaged or repairable items to repair area. Ask Repair Team lead (John Sparks) what to do with them (some trash items may be scavenged for parts) and transport any repaired items back to staging.
  • Assist with cleanup including loading leftover items into trailers as designated by leads.
30 of 30 spots available
Sat
22
Aug
Furniture Repair Team
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Repair furniture and manage dumpster

  • Identify repairable furniture or toss what cannot be scavenged into the dumpster.
  • Remove old labels from delivery or for repair.
  • Repair furniture and clean them up if needed.
  • Send completed items back with anyone dropping off an item.
  • Coordinate with Staging Lead (Kristi Huston) regarding any non-repair questions.
  • Dispose of or request visiting Stagers to do so for any unrepairable items.
  • Ensure dumpster is efficiently and safely loaded.
  • Cleanup the repair area.
  • Assist with final dumpster loading decisions.
6 of 6 spots available
Sat
22
Aug
Media Team
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Take photos and video of the event and/or setup and manage outside sound system

  • Must >15 yrs old and have SOCC Media Team experience.
  • Setup and manage Fellowship Hall sound systems.
  • Coordinate with Event Facilitators.
  • Take photos and video of the event for use in SOCC promotional materials and for SOCC, FGA and BISM websites.
  • Post-process the media and provide to FGA Facilitators.
2 of 2 spots available
Sat
22
Aug
Food Team for Volunteers
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Prepare and make available food and drinks for volunteers

  • Rob has his own team.
  • Prepare and make available food and drinks for volunteers ready by 12pm by Acorn Rm, assuming we are finished. Get ok to unveil food from Kathy Bennett.
  • Maintain cleanliness in food and drink areas.
  • Empty trash cans and replace bags.
1 of 1 spots available