Distance - How far away is acceptable

A member doesn't have to live anywhere near a particular Freegle community to be a member of it.

Some communities have a local policy - for example, that you can only join if you live there or in a neighbouring area - which can mean the community is more focused around a local area, and that gifted goods don't travel as far. Others don't restrict this.

If you're considering a policy like this, it may be worth consulting your members first. It's also a good idea to be willing to make occasional exceptions, since there are lots of reasons why people join communities away from where they live - for example, acting on behalf of relatives who don't have computer access, clearing the house of a deceased relative or friend, or working or studying somewhere different from where they live.

Admin: Keep it Local

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