Rules of Operation
- All donations must be clean, in working order, and reviewed by a volunteer on duty before you leave them. No drop-offs when the Gift House is closed.
- Certain items may be subject to Transfer Station fees.
Parking is limited to 30 minutes. You may need to wait for a spot. Maximum of 2 cars may wait at designated stop sign.
Unacceptable items must be taken to designated Transfer Station bins — and not the responsibility of Gift House volunteers.
Volunteering
Are you interested in volunteering at the Gift House? Duties include receiving items as they are dropped off, as well as culling and organizing. Please call (508-255-5362) or email (georgeannebarnes@gmail.com) George-Anne Barnes to volunteer.
Volunteers are coordinated by Lydia Mann (gifthousescheduling@gmail.com), with help from other volunteers, and work two-hour shifts with two or three other workers. We expect most volunteers will need coverage for some shifts throughout the summer, and have a robust system in place to facilitate that.
What Isn’t Accepted?
Building and Electrical Supplies
Potential insect hideouts:
Mattresses
Upholstered furniture
Cushions and pillows
Soft or stuffed toys
Hazardous items including:
Bike helmets
Car seats
Drop-sided cribs
Scratched non-stick pans
Toilets or toilet seats
Lightbulbs with mercury
Large items including:
Non-wheeled luggage
Clothing, linens, or shoes
Obsolete stationery items (binders, etc.)
