The Auction office provides a list of items to be picked up in the general geographic area of the Go-getter. Items need to be tagged, logged in and assigned days on which they will be sold. To describe each item, approximately 40 words of on-air copy is then written and entered into the computer. There are both computer and non-computer jobs in Warehouse. These volunteers check the printed donor forms against the original paperwork to ensure that each donation is accurately described and that the number of donations, value, expiration and conditions are correct.
Proofreaders also check for typographical and grammatical errors.
There is plenty of paperwork involved in processing thousands of donations. Office volunteers assist with mailings, file, process donor forms, match paperwork numerically, telephone donors if additional information is needed, look up information, tidy up and do whatever else is needed to keep the office running smoothly. A few slots may be available for other volunteers. You will answer the bid phones, take the bidder information and fill in the bid slips. If your business is an underwriter, submit your name on their sign up sheet.