EVENT VOLUNTEER GUIDE
EVENT SAFETY
The Great Downtown Guelph Garage Sale is a fun community event and we are glad that you are a part of it! However, event safety is our priority and we would appreciate it if you could take the time to read through this important event safety information.
Event Workers
Event workers are different from volunteers and can be identified by their RED I ♥ Downtown Guelph t-shirts. They are equipped with walkie talkies and can answer any questions you may have.
Event HQ
Event HQ is located at the Downtown Guelph office (above Capistrano and where you will sign in for your shift). It will be staffed by an experienced Event Worker at all times.
Emergency evacuation procedure
There will be three airhorns onsite. One at the red tent on Wyndham St outside Wimpy’s, one at the Downtown Guelph office, and one held at all times by the Event Manager. Should there be an incident that requires an emergency evacuation of the site, an Event Worker will give three short blasts to indicate immediate evacuation. Event Workers, whilst flapping arms up and down in an exaggerated fashion, will then loudly direct attendees to the nearest exit point. It is not the responsibility of the event volunteer to evacuate the site.
Emergency vehicle access
Emergencies must be relayed to Event Workers however do not hesitate to call 911 yourself. Event workers will be directed by the Event Manager to station themselves at one of the entry points onto Wyndham St and lead any emergency vehicles through the event.
Missing person/child
Please let an Event Worker know if you are notified that a person/child is missing. The Downtown Guelph office is Event HQ and the place to bring any missing persons/children.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sam Jewell, Event Manager Alex Turgeon, Volunteer Manager
Cell: 519 835 3019 Cell: 416 302 4256
Event volunteers will be given an I ♥ Downtown Guelph t-shirt and a name badge. Orange safety vests will be given to volunteers who will be on the event site during set up (i.e. whenever there are vehicles moving onsite). These can be returned to the Downtown Guelph office when all vehicles have left the event site.
Prepare for the weather. It will most likely be warm so wear sunscreen and appropriate clothing and shoes (remembering that your t-shirt will be provided). Also bring a refillable water bottle.
The DGBA Office will be staffed from 7.30am until 5pm on event day. There will be a place to store your things, and refreshments and washrooms will be available.
Vendors can use the washrooms at the DGBA Office. Attendees can use the public washrooms located in Old Quebec Street Shoppes, or the port-a-potties in St George’s Square.
Any questions? Please ask Sam or Alex 🙂
