(Volunteer for) Free Store in the Park!
Join us to be the main volunteer crew for Free Store in the Park!
Hosted by Community Loving, this event brings together neighbors, organizations, and mutual aid groups to share resources, connect, and build a stronger, more supportive network across the South Bay.
Volunteer Opportunities (All volunteers are encouraged, but not required, to attend the Pre-Event Meeting at the end of list):
STORAGE UNIT CREW
⏰ Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
📍ExtraSpace Storage 3155 W. El Segundo Blvd. Hawthorne, CA 90250
• Meet at the Storage Unit
• Load all donations and supplies into U-Haul Truck
• Head to Alondra Park
SET-UP CREW
⏰ Time: 10:45am - 12:45pm
📍Alondra Park 3850 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Lanwdale, CA 90260
• Unload U-Haul
• Set up tents, tables, item booths, clothing racks, etc.
• Neatly organize and display the free store items to be inviting and easy to browse.
EVENT CREW
⏰ Time: 12:45pm - 3:00pm
• Check in / Check Out (2 Volunteers)
• Photographer / Videographer (1 Volunteer)
• Backpack Booth (2 Volunteers)
• Arts & Crafts Lead (1 Volunteer)
• Free Backpacks Booth (2 Volunteers)
• Free Diaper & Wipes Booth (2 Volunteers)
• Free Store Helpers (2+ Volunteers)
• Sorting Area Crew (1+ Volunteers)
CLEAN-UP CREW
⏰ Time: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
• Pack up clothing back into bags
• Fold tents, tables
• Pack up items into boxes
• Load U-Haul
• Take away bags of trash
• Tidy up area (remove litter)
STORAGE UNIT CREW
⏰ Time: 3:40pm - 4:15pm
📍 Location: Storage Unit - 3155 W El Segundo Blvd. Hawthorne, CA 90250
• Unload U-Haul
• Cart or carry boxes/bags/racks/etc. up to unit
• Arrange equipment in unit
(All volunteers are encouraged to attend the Pre-Event Volunteer Meeting below)
PRE-EVENT VOLUNTEER MEETING (OPTIONAL)
📅 Date: Thursday, September 18
📍 Location: Google Meet (link to be sent in an email blast prior to day)
⏰ Time: 7pm - 8pm
• Overview of Event
• Choosing volunteer positions
As a volunteer-ran organization volunteers get first priority to browse and shop the Free Store before it opens to the public.
Thank you for helping out our community!
We hope to see you there!