Really Really Free Market Campbell Park: Volunteer with Us

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Volunteer with Us

We are often asked, "Who are you?" We're simply people interested in waste reduction, reuse, connecting people, and sharing. We're not employed by the City, the Park, or anyone. The Really Really Free Market happens every month because a few people volunteer their time and enthusiasm.

If you'd like to work with us, feel free to e-mail us at rrfmarket@gmail.com. Some areas we regularly need help in are:

Letting others know about market
Setting up market (tables, shelves, signs, etc.)
Being at the market to orient people and keep materials organized
Folding and putting away tables, chairs, signs, etc. when the market is over
Packing up end-of day leftovers for donation sites
Delivering end-of-day leftovers to donation sites

We have regular meetings during the month that you're welcome to attend. Email us for the times and locations.

Another way to support the RRFM is to tell all the people you know and meet. You can put a flyer in your office, by your window, or at your favourite restaurant, cafe, or laundro-mat. The posters on this blog are printable and e-mailable. You're also welcome to make your own!

We hope to see you at the next RRFM or at our meetings.

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DOs & DON'Ts

DO bring things that work, are not missing parts, are not broken or torn, and are clean. SEE LIST below.DON'T bring items that you would not accept.
DO bring items that can be carried home. DON'T bring furniture and other items too large to carry. Please write to us if not sure about the item.
DO read our FAQ before coming to the market. DON'T expect the market to be like a swap market or trader's market.
DO bring children's toys and clothes. DON'T bring children's car seats.
DO bring clothes that you would wear if they were your style or size. DON'T bring clothes that need repair or should be turned into cleaning rags.
DO bring items in boxes, reusable bags and clear bags. DON'T bring items in black garbage bags.
DO bring houseware, kitchenware, books and CDs, tools, clothes, pet supplies, sports, health and personal care supplies, food, plants, toys, games, electronics, jewellery, arts and crafts supplies, and home-baked goods (don’t forget to list the ingredients!) DON'T bring pillows, bedding, comforters, magazines (except vintage), computer and software manuals, documents,VHS and casette tapes, empty CD cases, sharp objects, ID lanyards, empty spectacle cases, binders, hair ties (unless brand new) food storage containers without lids or vice versa, broken or incomplete appliances, dirty, torn or stained clothes/shoes/handbags, broken/cracked dishware

WHERE IS CAMPBELL AVENUE PARK?

Campbell Avenue Park is on 225 Campbell Avenue, north of Wallace Avenue and south of Antler Street, a 7 min. walk from Landsdowne Station, and a 5 min. walk from Symington bus stop on Dupont Avenue.

Locate Campbell Avenue Park on Google maps.
Or visit here to find more about the park.
PARKING: Last time we checked there was street parking on Campbell Avenue, with a 3-hour limit, which is much more than you will need. However, please check this information for yourself. We are not responsible for parking tickets you might receive if the above information is incorrect.

What is a Really Really Free Market?

A Really Really Free Market is a community-space for sharing – where people bring what they have to give, take what they need. But it's not swapping or trading. It’s kind of like a potluck, but for goods and services--but with an important difference: You don't need to bring anything to take something.

Please check facebook and signs at the market or ask information desk volunteers for quantity limits and visit (time) limits.

Please bring items in boxes, small bags or large clear bags. Use of black garbage bags is discouraged, since we cannot see what is inside the bag when it is handed to us; also we cannot recycle black garbage bags.

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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Volunteer with Us

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