Shopping Sign Up for July 5th and July 7th

 

Saturday list -    

•     Saturday - Please text Jennie M if you need a spot after 6pm Friday

Monday List -

• Monday - Please text Michelle Finley if you need a spot after 6pm Sunday

Sign up rule: If your time slot is full, please sign up for a later time slot in the day and add a NOTE that says (time slot full). You can also sign up for cleanup shift if the space is open. If all the slots are full after (and cleanup is full), then you can contact Jennie M for Saturday or Michelle Finley for Monday to get a slot prior to your name slot. We try hard to keep folks in their last name slot for fairness. Also, we do sometimes have to add slots before the shop time or double up in order to make sure every family has an opportunity to shop.

Failure to follow these directions may result in  your name being taken off and you will need to re-schedule. Please keep your personal calendar open for shopping and do not plan events around shopping time if you plan to shop and ask for us to re-schedule you. There are 2 opportunities (days) for you to shop. There are times for many reason we may ask to move you. Please be mindful we are coordinating over 150 families and just over 450 individuals. 

There are also slots for our volunteers to shop mid shopping to make the day smoother and allow for our volunteers to shop the same day. Some of the names will NOT be in the correct space because they are volunteering and pre-scheduled weekly for the slot. If you have suggestions to make this program better, we welcome them. 

Please be mindful that you click the proper day below-I made the title link easier (Click the day of the week to get to the sign up).  Please be mindful of signing up that you will actually shop. If you shop on Saturday and skip, do not call with notice, etc you will not be allowed to shop on Monday. 

Lastly, Please remember that there it is imperative to keep the shopping schedule accurate, we need shoppers to get through the shopping line without having side conversations. This is to keep the check-ins on-time and the carts in constant rotation.

Volunteer Opportunities Week 07/04/25 - 07/10/25

     Reminders:

 1. You are limited to 2 check in or out shifts per month.

2. You are not allowed to sign up for check in / out back to back.

3. Everyone must sign up to volunteer via the sign up genius unless pre-authorized by the Volunteer Coordinator, Anna (541-600-7451 or gleaners.volunteer@philomathcommunityservices.org) OR, Jennie on Saturday and Michelle on Monday.

4. Volunteers need to be on time or 5 minutes early. If you can't show up on time, please find another time to volunteer. Other volunteers have a schedule and we count on everyone being on time to keep the day moving.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-57442250-volunteer#/

Reminder: No Longer Using Civic Champs

 PCS Gleaners, 

To streamline the volunteer hours tracking system, we are going to stop using the current tracking app, Civic Champs, effective July 1st. 

We're going to back to basics here.  We will be using the hand written log on the check-out desk at PCS for tracking all volunteer hours. 

This was discussed at the last members meeting as needing adjustment for the efficiency of those who manage that data. 

If you need clarification on when to sign-in or sign-out, please contact Linda O'dell or Jennie Mikkelsen directly.

Thank you for understanding.

Urgent: Seven Shifts Need Coverage Today, Monday!

PCS Gleaners, 

We need some helpful hands, TODAY!!! We cannot do this without you.

We have no one signed up to help clean up from 4-5! 

Slots that need coverage:

•  four 4-5 PM clean up spots available. 
• check out 11:30 AM-1 PM (shop at 1:20)
• Checkout 1-3 PM (shop at 3:15)
• Check-in and clean up 3-5 PM

Please help us out! We know it’s summer and the end of the month, but even if you have your 8 hrs in we still need these spots covered!

https://philomathcommunitygleaners.blogspot.com/2025/06/volunteer-opportunities-week-062725.html?m=1

Urgent: Four Shifts Need Coverage tomorrow, Saturday

PCS Gleaners, 

We have four shifts that we need covered tomorrow! Make sure you get your volunteer hours in before the end of the month. 

1. Floater 10:30 AM -2 PM
2. Check out (shop at 1:35) 2:00-4:00 PM
3. Clean-up (No shop) 3:45-4:45 PM (1st slot)
4. Clean-up (No shop) 3:45-4:45 PM (2nd slot)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-57360915-volunteer#/

Shopping Sign Up for June 28th and 30th

 

Saturday list -    

•     Saturday - Please text Jennie M if you need a spot after 6pm Friday

Monday List -

• Monday - Please text Michelle Finley if you need a spot after 6pm Sunday

Sign up rule: If your time slot is full, please sign up for a later time slot in the day and add a NOTE that says (time slot full). You can also sign up for cleanup shift if the space is open. If all the slots are full after (and cleanup is full), then you can contact Jennie M for Saturday or Michelle Finley for Monday to get a slot prior to your name slot. We try hard to keep folks in their last name slot for fairness. Also, we do sometimes have to add slots before the shop time or double up in order to make sure every family has an opportunity to shop.

Failure to follow these directions may result in  your name being taken off and you will need to re-schedule. Please keep your personal calendar open for shopping and do not plan events around shopping time if you plan to shop and ask for us to re-schedule you. There are 2 opportunities (days) for you to shop. There are times for many reason we may ask to move you. Please be mindful we are coordinating over 150 families and just over 450 individuals. 

There are also slots for our volunteers to shop mid shopping to make the day smoother and allow for our volunteers to shop the same day. Some of the names will NOT be in the correct space because they are volunteering and pre-scheduled weekly for the slot. If you have suggestions to make this program better, we welcome them. 

Please be mindful that you click the proper day below-I made the title link easier (Click the day of the week to get to the sign up).  Please be mindful of signing up that you will actually shop. If you shop on Saturday and skip, do not call with notice, etc you will not be allowed to shop on Monday. 

Lastly, Please remember that there it is imperative to keep the shopping schedule accurate, we need shoppers to get through the shopping line without having side conversations. This is to keep the check-ins on-time and the carts in constant rotation.

Volunteer Opportunities Week 06/27/25 - 07/03/25

    Reminders:

 1. You are limited to 2 check in or out shifts per month.

2. You are not allowed to sign up for check in / out back to back.

3. Everyone must sign up to volunteer via the sign up genius unless pre-authorized by the Volunteer Coordinator, Anna (541-600-7451 or gleaners.volunteer@philomathcommunityservices.org) OR, Jennie on Saturday and Michelle on Monday.

4. Volunteers need to be on time or 5 minutes early. If you can't show up on time, please find another time to volunteer. Other volunteers have a schedule and we count on everyone being on time to keep the day moving.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-57360915-volunteer#/

Special Distribution of Veggie and Flower Starts for Saturday Shoppers

 Hi everybody!

We got more flowers this morning.  We have increased the amount of plants that the Saturday shoppers can have.  So if you were a Saturday shopper, we are increasing the amount of flowers & veggies by 12. We just don’t want them to go to waste..  Come back get more please!  The Monday folks are getting more than y’all Saturday folks did so we’re increasing your allotment to up to 16!  We just want to make sure you get the similar amount as the Monday folks get.  Also, please leave the plant trays as we must return those. 

Have a great day!  And let’s get those plants out of here! ☀️☀️☀️🥕🌶️🥒🌽🥬🧅🥦🫛🍠 💐

Urgent: Four shifts need coverage tomorrow, Monday

We have a lot of need for help tomorrow. We need people to sign up for:

•  1-3 Check in (shop at 3:10) 

•  3-5 check in and clean up (shop at 2:25) 

•  several cleanup positions.

 Please help out where you can.  Open the link and scroll down to page two of the volunteer positions.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-57324709-volunteer#/

Urgent: Seven Shifts Need Covered tomorrow, Saturday

PCS Gleaners,

Tomorrow we have seven shifts that need coverage. Please consider stepping up for one of these shifts:

8:00 AM - 10:30 Produce/Finish Adoptee Boxes

10:30 - 2:00 Floater #2

11:00 - 2:00 Corvallis Farmers Market Pickup (2nd & 4th Saturdays) Meet at PCS for Scale, Clear Bins and Pully MUST be at farmers market by 11:45

12:00-2:00 Check-out (Shop at 2:20)

2:00- 4:00 Check-out (Shop at 1:35)

3:45-4:45 Cleanup (No Shop) - 2 slots

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-57324709-volunteer#/

Urgent: Six Shifts Need Covered Tomorrow, Friday

Tomorrow, Friday, we need six shifts covered:

Dishwasher & floater: 10 AM - 12:00

Stocking Shelves (Two slots) 11 AM - 1:00 

Freight helper to unload & put away the warehouse foods. (Three slots)  12:30-2:00 PM

Please look at your calendar and help tomorrow. Sign up below:

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-57324709-volunteer#/

Shopping Sign Up for June 21st and 23rd

 

Saturday list -    

•     Saturday - Please text Jenni M if you need a spot after 6pm Friday

Monday List -

• Monday - Please text Michelle Finley if you need a spot after 6pm Sunday

Sign up rule: If your time slot is full, please sign up for a later time slot in the day and add a NOTE that says (time slot full). You can also sign up for cleanup shift if the space is open. If all the slots are full after (and cleanup is full), then you can contact Jennie M for Saturday or Michelle Finley for Monday to get a slot prior to your name slot. We try hard to keep folks in their last name slot for fairness. Also, we do sometimes have to add slots before the shop time or double up in order to make sure every family has an opportunity to shop.

Failure to follow these directions may result in  your name being taken off and you will need to re-schedule. Please keep your personal calendar open for shopping and do not plan events around shopping time if you plan to shop and ask for us to re-schedule you. There are 2 opportunities (days) for you to shop. There are times for many reason we may ask to move you. Please be mindful we are coordinating over 150 families and just over 450 individuals. 

There are also slots for our volunteers to shop mid shopping to make the day smoother and allow for our volunteers to shop the same day. Some of the names will NOT be in the correct space because they are volunteering and pre-scheduled weekly for the slot. If you have suggestions to make this program better, we welcome them. 

Please be mindful that you click the proper day below-I made the title link easier (Click the day of the week to get to the sign up).  Please be mindful of signing up that you will actually shop. If you shop on Saturday and skip, do not call with notice, etc you will not be allowed to shop on Monday. 

Lastly, Please remember that there it is imperative to keep the shopping schedule accurate, we need shoppers to get through the shopping line without having side conversations. This is to keep the check-ins on-time and the carts in constant rotation.

Playdate in the Park

Volunteer Opportunities Week 06/20/25 - 06/26/25

   Reminders:

 1. You are limited to 2 check in or out shifts per month.

2. You are not allowed to sign up for check in / out back to back.

3. Everyone must sign up to volunteer via the sign up genius unless pre-authorized by the Volunteer Coordinator, Anna (541-600-7451 or gleaners.volunteer@philomathcommunityservices.org) OR, Jennie on Saturday and Michelle on Monday.

4. Volunteers need to be on time or 5 minutes early. If you can't show up on time, please find another time to volunteer. Other volunteers have a schedule and we count on everyone being on time to keep the day moving.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-57324709-volunteer#/

Agenda for Members Meeting, Tonight!

 PCS Gleaner Meeting Agenda 

June 18, 2025 

6:30 – 8:00 PM 

• Welcome – Jules Fredrickson 

• Current Leadership Status 

• Current Distribution Status – We want to continue Saturday & Monday distribution but will need more members to volunteer. 

• What we need to succeed: 

• Everyone working together 

• Fulfilling their requirements for being an active gleaner household 

• More members with Serv Safe certification or an Oregon Food Handlers card 

• Revision of the Policies & Procedures 

• Formation of a Leadership Team with multiple active members sharing leadership for tasks 

• An understanding of PCS Gleaners as a program of Philomath Community Services 

• Monthly members meetings to stabilize our program 

 

Next Steps????? 

Distribution today & Apology from Jules, Program Coordinator

 Good Morning everyone, 

We brought in OSU move-out goodies yesterday! We brought in 3 huge boxes of housewares, bedding supplies and clothes from OSU yesterday There will be a special distribution before today’s (Wednesday), membership meeting.  The shopping will start at 5:00 pm and will go until 6:20.  At which time we’ll shut down for the meeting.  So bring a chair and shop and then join folks for the on site meeting! See you tonight. 

Apology from Jules:

I want to extend an apology to all PCS Gleaner’s members.  I used a gardening analogy trying to express that we need to make so changes to our processes in order to secure that it thrives.  It probably was not the best choice of words.  I was not trying to imply and certainly not apply the terminology to anyone in particular or our group as a whole.  I merely meant that we need to do some hard work to secure that our Gleaner’s group  runs more efficiently and survives the current transitions.  I sincerely apologize to everyone for my poor choice of the analogy.

Jules

Reminder: Meeting Tomorrow, Mandatory

  PCS Gleaners, 

We have a Membership Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 18th from 6:30-8:30 PM. You can attend in-person at PCS or via zoom link provided below.

This is a mandatory meeting and everyone will be able to record hours spent at this meeting. If you are unable to attend, we ask that you watch the recorded meeting. 

This is a critical meeting to attend as there are many changes happening with our leadership and shopping schedule. Also, we need the group to come together to find solutions for where we are falling short. 

Zoom link:

 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84985905369pwd=iVfuXsbDaCAob27JkZKhX31qFvfnaD.1

If you plan to attend in-person at PCS, please bring your own chair or even an extra chair as we don't have enough chairs for all attendees. 

Thank you for all you do for our program. We hope to see you there. 

OSU Move-out: Today!

To all the trusty PCS Gleaners, 

We’re bringing in a load of stuff from OSU today.  We will need about 6 people to help unload the van at 2:00PM.  Please sign up to help! Call Linda O'dell to sign up. (541)286-0502.

Urgent: Six Shifts Need Covered Tomorrow, Monday

Shifts still needed for tomorrow:

• 1 floater 9-12
•  check in 1-3 
•  check in and clean up 3-5 (Shop at 2:25)
•  several 4pm cleanup shifts.

https://philomathcommunitygleaners.blogspot.com/2025/06/volunteer-opportunities-week-061325.html

PCS Gleaners Members Meeting Invite: WEDNESDAY June 18th

 PCS Gleaners, 

We have a Membership Meeting this Wednesday, June 18th, from 6:30-8:30 PM. 

This is a critical meeting to attend as there are many changes happening with our leadership and shopping schedule. Also, we need the group to come together to find solutions for where we are falling short. 

This will be at PCS and we will have this meeting recorded and accessible via Zoom:

 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84985905369pwd=iVfuXsbDaCAob27JkZKhX31qFvfnaD.1

If you plan to attend in-person at PCS, please bring your own chair or even an extra chair as we don't have enough chairs for all attendees. 

Thank you for all you do for our program. We hope to see you there. 

Urgent: 5 Shifts Need covered at PCS today

 This is a shout out for Gleaners to show up and fill the unfilled slots today! Sign up below.

• 10:00-12:00 Dishwasher/ Float (1 person needed)
• 11:00-1:00 Stocking Shelves/ Helping Out (1 person needed)
• 12:30-2:00 Unloading Warehouse Pickup/ Site Help (3 people needed)

Our Fridays are so important for shopping/distribution. We get at least six different donations today and we need hands to lighten the load and fill these shifts

Thank you 🙂

 https://philomathcommunitygleaners.blogspot.com/2025/06/volunteer-opportunities-week-061325.html

Shopping Sign Up for June 14th and 16th

 

Saturday list -    

•     Saturday - Please text Jenni M if you need a spot after 6pm Friday

Monday List -

• Monday - Please text Michelle Finley if you need a spot after 6pm Sunday

Sign up rule: If your time slot is full, please sign up for a later time slot in the day and add a NOTE that says (time slot full). You can also sign up for cleanup shift if the space is open. If all the slots are full after (and cleanup is full), then you can contact Jennie M for Saturday or Michelle Finley for Monday to get a slot prior to your name slot. We try hard to keep folks in their last name slot for fairness. Also, we do sometimes have to add slots before the shop time or double up in order to make sure every family has an opportunity to shop.

Failure to follow these directions may result in  your name being taken off and you will need to re-schedule. Please keep your personal calendar open for shopping and do not plan events around shopping time if you plan to shop and ask for us to re-schedule you. There are 2 opportunities (days) for you to shop. There are times for many reason we may ask to move you. Please be mindful we are coordinating over 150 families and just over 450 individuals. 

There are also slots for our volunteers to shop mid shopping to make the day smoother and allow for our volunteers to shop the same day. Some of the names will NOT be in the correct space because they are volunteering and pre-scheduled weekly for the slot. If you have suggestions to make this program better, we welcome them. 

Please be mindful that you click the proper day below-I made the title link easier (Click the day of the week to get to the sign up).  Please be mindful of signing up that you will actually shop. If you shop on Saturday and skip, do not call with notice, etc you will not be allowed to shop on Monday. 

Lastly, Please remember that there it is imperative to keep the shopping schedule accurate, we need shoppers to get through the shopping line without having side conversations. This is to keep the check-ins on-time and the carts in constant rotation.

Volunteer Opportunities Week 06/13/25 - 06/19/25

  Reminders:

 1. You are limited to 2 check in or out shifts per month.

2. You are not allowed to sign up for check in / out back to back.

3. Everyone must sign up to volunteer via the sign up genius unless pre-authorized by the Volunteer Coordinator, Anna (541-600-7451 or gleaners.volunteer@philomathcommunityservices.org) OR, Jennie on Saturday and Michelle on Monday.

4. Volunteers need to be on time or 5 minutes early. If you can't show up on time, please find another time to volunteer. Other volunteers have a schedule and we count on everyone being on time to keep the day moving.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-57248376-volunteer#/

Urgent message: SEVEN shifts need coverage today!

This morning for Monday distribution we are very short handed and are in need of some immediate help.

2 Floater positions 9-12 
Dishwasher 9-12
We also have all four cleanup 4-5 spots open

Come down to PCS and help the Monday crew out, they need help!

Contact Michelle F.( Lead) if you are on your way, please. (503)434-7602

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-57153329-volunteer#/

Urgent: Six volunteer shifts needs covered tomorrow, Friday

Gleaner members, we are shorthanded tomorrow 6 shifts. 

Please sign up below if you are available to help:

•  7:15-11:30am Store Helper. -Meet at PCS. Must be able to lift 40# . This shift is riding in the van and helping the driver, Chris, with the store pickups loading and unloading.

Shopping Sign Up for June 7th and 9th

Saturday list -    

•     Saturday - Please text Jenni M if you need a spot after 6pm Friday

Monday List -

• Monday - Please text Michelle Finley if you need a spot after 6pm Sunday

Sign up rule: If your time slot is full, please sign up for a later time slot in the day and add a NOTE that says (time slot full). You can also sign up for cleanup shift if the space is open. If all the slots are full after (and cleanup is full), then you can contact Jennie M for Saturday or Michelle Finley for Monday to get a slot prior to your name slot. We try hard to keep folks in their last name slot for fairness. Also, we do sometimes have to add slots before the shop time or double up in order to make sure every family has an opportunity to shop.

Failure to follow these directions may result in  your name being taken off and you will need to re-schedule. Please keep your personal calendar open for shopping and do not plan events around shopping time if you plan to shop and ask for us to re-schedule you. There are 2 opportunities (days) for you to shop. There are times for many reason we may ask to move you. Please be mindful we are coordinating over 150 families and just over 450 individuals. 

There are also slots for our volunteers to shop mid shopping to make the day smoother and allow for our volunteers to shop the same day. Some of the names will NOT be in the correct space because they are volunteering and pre-scheduled weekly for the slot. If you have suggestions to make this program better, we welcome them. 

Please be mindful that you click the proper day below-I made the title link easier (Click the day of the week to get to the sign up).  Please be mindful of signing up that you will actually shop. If you shop on Saturday and skip, do not call with notice, etc you will not be allowed to shop on Monday. 

Lastly, Please remember that there it is imperative to keep the shopping schedule accurate, we need shoppers to get through the shopping line without having side conversations. This is to keep the check-ins on-time and the carts in constant rotation.   

Volunteer Opportunities Week 06/06/25 - 06/12/25

 Reminders:

 1. You are limited to 2 check in or out shifts per month.

2. You are not allowed to sign up for check in / out back to back.

3. Everyone must sign up to volunteer via the sign up genius unless pre-authorized by the Volunteer Coordinator, Anna (541-600-7451 or gleaners.volunteer@philomathcommunityservices.org) OR, Jennie on Saturday and Michelle on Monday.

4. Volunteers need to be on time or 5 minutes early. If you can't show up on time, please find another time to volunteer. Other volunteers have a schedule and we count on everyone being on time to keep the day moving.

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8A72EA2F58-57153329-volunteer#/