I love Aubrey's idea of selling what our employees actually need. Currently our shop is open for phone and email orders from employees. Our GS manager created a order form similar to CharGrill that list what is available and the cost. Employees then have to pick up the items during a set time. On June 4, the shop will open with paid staff.  Hours will be reduced. We worked with infection prevention to put up plexiglass in front of cashiers, ordering a steamer to use to clean clothes, limiting # of people, etc. 

Hey ladies,

Our gift shop is completely volunteer ran, but since it looks like it will be quite a while before volunteers are back onsite, Carla and I did get permission for each of us to come in and open the shop two days a week (one day each). 

We haven't heard any word on when volunteers may be allowed back.  From everyone I've talked to, it may be late summer/early fall.  :(

Our shop is staffed solely by volunteers and until they feel safe returning (and we know that will vary by person) we are remaining closed. However, we did offer paper/email orders during this time. Staff would complete a simple order form specifically for snacks and either drop off or email. Orders would be filled and delivered on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 2-4 pm. This way staff would be able to enjoy snacks, drinks, and a few other items that were easy to handle. As the only paid employee I did all the packaging and delivering of the items. I have a few volunteers that are ready to return and have said so, but we are waiting on administrative approval as our facility is following a phase plan developed in house. 

We never completely closed gift shop because we are blessed with part-time employees.  Our hours have shortened by half, and we are closed on the weekends now.  We allow three customers in at a time, and our employees have been great at social distancing.  

Recognition on-hold until volunteers return.  

I'd still like to have a junior volunteer program for a few weeks this summer with returning students only.  It will be impossible to process new students.  All is on hold for now.  

I hope we can open with limited hours soon. But it sounds like it will be later in May.  I have not ordered any new merchandise until I get a date.  Shop is run by Volunteers and one paid employee.  I will be interested in hearing from others about plans?  

Also, Jr Volunteers....Yes or No for this summer?? Brunches/Recognitions?