Goodbye, Goodbuy! Move-Out Collection Volunteering 2026

Volunteer Procedure:

• Volunteers must go to Goodybe Goodbuy headquarters (TBD) a few minutes before the start of their shift.
• Volunteers must check in with a Captain. Captains will assign tasks to volunteers based on preferences and needs for the day.
• Safety is our priority! All volunteers are required to wear close-toed shoes. Work gloves and vests will be provided.
• Interpreting services may be requested by volunteers for their shift through myaccess.rit.edu

Volunteer tasks:

• Setting up collection locations around Residence Halls and RIT Apartments.
• Collecting items from the Residence Halls and the RIT Apartments. Collection will involve moving small objects (clothing, household items, electronics) as well as heavy items (furniture, large electronics). 
• Sorting items inside the Goodbye Goodbuy headquarters

Volunteer Incentives:

• Volunteers get access to an exclusive pre-sale during the Move-In Sale in August 2026.
• Volunteers can also take 2 clothing items per shift they work.
• Additionally, those who volunteer with us on or after May 6th will be entered into a raffle for every two shifts they attend. The prize will be a bundle of items, including a book, a board game, 5 tokens to Java’s on campus, and first access to the entire collection of sales items.

About Goodbye, Goodbuy!

Before the start of our program, RIT students throw out over 100 tons of goods during move-out. The following fall, incoming students purchase the same items. The cycle continues, and usable items sit in landfills. We set out to change this cycle, and reduce waste!

A Move-Out Collection, and a Move-In Sale

Spring Collection, April 30th - May 10th, 2026: Students donate their unwanted items as they move out. Collection points are located in dorm lounges and near dumpsters at RIT apartments. Items collected are appropriately sorted to be donated to local non-proifts or to be stored over the summer for the fall sale.

Fall Sale, August 2026: The Goodbye, Goodbuy sale provides students with a variety of goods for thrift store prices. The proceeds from the sale go to funding Goodbye, Goodbuy! for the following year.