Bunny's Best Bites (BBB) Hay Elf Volunteers Signup, Additional Info & Status 



Signup Overview 

Elves Wanted Printable FlyerClick here for printable recruiting flyer (gif)

The Rabbit Advocates invite you to be a "Bunny's Best Bites" Hay Elf Volunteer. Volunteers at least 18 years of age with no hay allergies are welcome to help us mix and bag a custom blend of Oregon hays into 10 lb. bags with our special label.

"Bunny's Best Bites" (BBB) provides area rabbits with a nutritious and tasty culinary experience while giving rabbit caretakers an easy and economical way to feed their rabbits. All proceeds go directly to the Rabbit Advocates Medical Fund, which pays for spays, neuters and medical assistance to domestic rabbits in need. BBB encourages adoptions too!

Thank you so much for volunteering! You will make some bunny very happy today.

BBB = Rabbit Adoptions + Medical Care + Healthy, Economical Hay + Convenience for Bunny Caretakers

2009 Saturday packing dates (shifts are 10 am & noon): Jan 31  * Feb 28  * March 28  * April 25  * May 30  * June 27 

This page contains everything you need to know:

- Sign Up here.
- Availability of hay for sale.
- Status Information for packing, potluck, carpooling, and transport.
- Additional Details about the BBB project, elf grub, and hay packing tasks.
- Driving Directions.
- Packing Dates, Current Weather, & Breaking News.
- Photo Gallery of hay packing events and happy customers.

Please read all the instructions carefully! If you still need more help or info, complete the I HAVE QUESTIONS/COMMENTS section at the bottom of the signup form.
Sign Up Here! 
Please fill out the form below, PRINT THE FORM if you need a copy for your records, and then click SUBMIT MY ELF SELF.

We welcome you to invite your adult friends and family members to be hay elves. The more the merrier!

Please sign up ***EACH PERSON*** separately so that we can track our staffing accurately.

Items marked with * are required.

First and Last Name
 *
Email Address (type carefully)
 *
Phone (with area code)
 *
--------- NEW ELF / NEWSLETTER SIGNUP ---------
I am a first-time hay elf
New elf? How did you learn about hay packing?
Please sign me up for your free newsletter! (Fill in your mailing address just below ONLY if you aren't on our list already.)
Newsletter Street Address:
Newsletter City:
Newsletter State:
Newsletter Zip:
--------- HELP OR CANCEL ---------
I can offer HELP
I am making a CHANGE (specify change in QUESTIONS section near bottom)
I must CANCEL
------ PACKING DATE (check one or more) ------
If you can stay for both shifts please be sure to sign up for BOTH shifts.
01/31/09 10am shift
01/31/09 noon shift
---- I CAN HELP WITH THESE PACKING TASKS (check one or more) ----
For all remaining published packing dates: Sign me up for the EXACT SAME shifts and tasks indicated below
ANY packing task listed just below
Hay mixer and bagger (more physical and hands-on in the hay)
Weighing bags (lifting and some contact with the hay)
Tying bags and quality control (less contact with the hay and you can sit down)
---- I CAN HELP WITH VEGETARIAN POTLUCK (check one or more) ----
Elf Grub Chief - arrive first shift - coordinate both shifts
Bring extra items - 1st shift (choose type of item below)
Bring extra items - 2nd shift (choose type of item below)
Please choose your potluck items
Beverages
Nibbles and Noshes
Pastries/Desserts
Salad/Veggies/Fruit
Other (specify in I HAVE QUESTIONS section below)
--------- OTHER TASKS ---------
Labeling bags (***FILLED***)
--------- I CAN HELP WITH TRANSPORT / LOADING ---------
I can transport/load:
Filled BBB Bags
Bales (as needed)
How many bags can you transport?
Car
SUV
Pick-up truck
Van
Station wagon
Transport Date (if non-packing day)
--------- I WANT TO CARPOOL ---------
I need a ride
I can offer a ride
Please provide address details if you want to carpool.
Address
City or Part of Town
State
--------- I HAVE QUESTIONS / COMMENTS ---------
(Please be sure you've looked at the "BBB Details" and "BBB Directions" links at the top-right side of page before posting your question.)
 
*** Want a copy for your own records? Please click the "Print This Page" button below the form before clicking Submit. ***
Security code:
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* indicates a required field

 

Packing Status 

BBB Status Spreadsheet (use tabs to view each set of duties)

Notes:

  • Hay Packing Volunteers (updated 1/6/09 9:12am)
  • Potluck Resources - Elf Grub Chief contact potluckers directly  (updated 1/5/09 noon)
  • Transport Resources - contact transporters directly  (updated 1/5/09 noon)
  • Carpooling Needs - contact carpoolers directly  (updated 1/5/09 noon)

Status information is in Microsoft Excel. Recent signups may take a day or two to appear. Please refresh your browser cache to view latest information.

If you don't have Excel, you may download a free Excel Viewer from Microsoft (opens in a new window).
Availability of Bagged Hay for Sale 
Wholesale Locations

Bunny's Best Bites hay is available wholesale for $10 per bag at Rabbit Advocates Meetings. It is also available between meetings at the following locations:

- East Side: Buy hay directly from Jan Hutto's porch. Please leave the payment in an envelope marked with your name, the amount enclosed, and the date. Put envelope into the mail slot of Jan's front door.

- West Side: Contact Shellie Fletcher via email.

Make checks to RA Medical Fund-BBB.

Availability GOOD -- updated 10/26/08 8:16 am

Retail Locations

Bunny's Best Bites hay is also sold at the following retail locations. Please call the locations for price and availability:

Helping Paws Resale & Boutique
3298 Lancaster Dr.
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 480-0465
>> map

North Portland Veterinary Hospital
3000 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-0462
>> map

Mark Your Calendars for Packing! 

We Need Elves for these Hay Packing Dates/Times

Our packing goal is about 100 bags, requiring two batches each day. All dates are on Saturday. Choose the shift you want when you sign up. We will let everyone know via this space and general email when we have enough signups for each shift.

Dates are below (subject to change due to extreme weather; all are Saturdays).

Use form at left to SIGN UP for these shifts.

2009 (10am & noon unless otherwise specified):
- Jan 3 *** FILLED ***
- Jan 31
- Feb 28
- March 28
- April 25
- May 30
- June 27

Thank you one and all!

(updated 1/1/09)