Volunteers and staff have been working hard to make the Concord Community Shed ready for more frequent public access. We thank the public for your patience during this time as it’s taken a little while to ensure that the building’s access is safe, comfortable and convenient.
The Community Shed project serves a dual purpose: 1) to offer convenient public access to gently-used donated items for those in need or those who would enjoy their use; 2) to keep re-useable items and materials out of the Campbell County Landfill and waste stream.
To fulfil these purposes, and sustain a secure environment, County staff and volunteers have created new rules and policies. These changes are toward making the shed more enjoyable for the public while minimizing abuse of this service. Those who do not obey the rules established for the Community Shed and/or Convenience Center will lose access privileges to the premises.
The following are just some of the new policies to ensure order and support everyone’s safety: For a complete list of new rules, updates, and site photos, please visit the Campbell County Community Shed webpage at https://www.campbellcountyva.gov/863/Concord-Community-Shed-Project
- Disrespectful behaviors toward staff and volunteers will not be tolerated. This includes: shouting, arguing, loitering on the premises, taking more items than necessary, taking of County property and disrupting access and traffic flow, keeping staff from scheduled duties, etc. Harassing site staff/volunteers or loitering on-site will also result in law enforcement involvement.
- No mass collection of items. Be respectful and take only the items you need. You may take only what you can carry in your arms (without large boxes or large bags) in one trip to the shed.
- Visitors and off-duty staff should adhere to a 10-minute limit when visiting the shed/convenience center; 2-trip limit to the shed per day, maximum.
- Items donated to the shed are free to the public. Per the County Attorney, sale of items is prohibited.
- Obey all traffic and parking directions; no parking in restricted areas or blocking traffic flow.
- The Volunteer Shed Manager has the ability to oversee shed operational hours, restrict shed access due to any inappropriate actions/behaviors and alert County officials to any abuse of services. Approved volunteers are acting agents of Campbell County.
With signage, some ventilation and lighting now installed this week, the team is hopeful to open the shed more consistently. Tentatively, shed hours will be Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 10AM – 2PM (beginning Saturday, June 21). These hours are subject to change based on volunteer availability. Please note the shed will be closed when inclement weather is forecasted and when temperatures rise over 90 degrees.
"Volunteers have done a tremendous job organizing the new shed model and working with the County to establish new rules that will benefit those using this service. Their hard work is greatly appreciated and we look forward to collaborating with this team as they continue to serve the Concord Community," said Brian Stokes, Director of Public Works.
Special thanks to Matt Cline, Brian Stokes, Brian Sheffer, David Hawk, Clif Tweedy, Steven Marshall, and the volunteer team for their work to bring this project back to life.
Campbell County staff and volunteers appreciate everyone’s assistance and cooperation as we improve and adjust the Concord Shed operating model. We hope you enjoy the new format as we strive to keep the Concord Community Shed positive and beneficial resource for the local community.
If you know of anyone who would like to volunteer at the shed, please contact 434-534-1158 for a volunteer application or visit the Concord Community Shed webpage to download a copy.
The Concord Community Shed is located at the Concord Convenience Center, 7525 Village Highway, Concord, VA 24538
