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Van Unloading (Monday)

Schedule

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When: Monday evening: 18:00-22:00 (4 hours, one-time task)

Where: FOSDEM Office, Kortenberg (exact address provided closer to event)

Team size: 8-15 volunteers

What is van unloading?

Section titled “What is van unloading?”

Unload all equipment, materials, and supplies from vans back to the FOSDEM office in Kortenberg after Sunday’s cleanup. High physical intensity work with free pizza included!

Requirements

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  • Physical fitness for 4-5 hours of lifting and carrying
  • Practical clothing you don’t mind getting dirty
  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes (essential)
  • Teamwork attitude
  • Optional: work gloves

What you’ll be doing

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  • Unload equipment and materials from vans
  • Carry items into office storage
  • Organize loads for proper storage
  • Team lift heavy items safely
  • Follow coordinator’s instructions

Task workflow

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  1. Arrive by 18:00
  2. Check in with coordinator
  3. Begin unloading equipment from vans
  4. Work in teams for heavy items
  5. Follow storage organization instructions
  6. Complete unloading
  7. Enjoy free pizza!

Transportation

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By Public Transport from Brussels:

  • Train from Brussels to Kortenberg (~30-40 min)
  • From Kortenberg station: ~10-15 min walk to FOSDEM office
  • Check NMBS/SNCB for schedules

By Public Transport from Leuven:

  • Train from Leuven to Kortenberg (~15 min)
  • From Kortenberg station: ~10-15 min walk to FOSDEM office
  • Check NMBS/SNCB for schedules

By Car:

  • Carpool with other volunteers (check Matrix channel)
  • Parking information provided with exact address

Safety

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  • Lift properly - use your legs, not your back
  • Ask for help - with heavy items
  • Communicate - when moving large items together
  • Take breaks - if needed
  • Stay hydrated - drinks provided!

What to bring

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  • Comfortable, practical clothing you don’t mind getting dirty
  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes (essential!)
  • Warm layers - you may be going in and out of buildings
  • Personal phone - for Matrix communication if needed

Why volunteer?

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  • Essential behind-the-scenes role
  • Meet other volunteers and staff
  • Be part of the final task of FOSDEM
  • Free pizza
  • Satisfaction of hands-on contribution

Questions? #volunteers:fosdem.org