For
those who wish to be a MardiGrass volunteer:
If you cannot
afford a pass or just want to contribute to the cause, you can
register as a volunteer at the Hemp Embassy or the Information
Booth in front of the Hall.
We need volunteers
from as early as Monday on, so if you want to be part of the
preparations, come early. You do not have to register in advance,
just come. Locals are especially encouraged to volunteer four
hours and twenty minutes to obtain their weekend pass. Register
at the Hemp Embassy prior to the weekend. Volunteers are needed
throughout the weekend so register your interest in the bunker
at the back of Embassy.
Camping is available
at many sites near the village, a bedroll and sleeping bag are
minimum kit. The nights are starting to get cold at MardiGrass
time so make sure you bring warm clothing and whatever else
you need in case it rains.
Jobs are varied,
and according to the needs of the moment. They can include fence
and barricade construction, rubbish collection, erecting marquees
and tents, setting up stages, constructing big joints, and anything
else that needs to be done to make MardiGrass happen successfully.
The Jungle Patrol is a local volunteer organisation that patrol
the streets, encourage people to keep the peace, and bear witness
when they do not. The Jungle Patrol cannot enter an affray,
but will encourage a peaceful resolution to any disturbance.
If there is an incident, it is witnessed, and aid is rendered
after the event if necessary. Jungle Patrol members will be
able to contact the Police if the situation warrants it.
The Jungle Patrol grew from the volunteer groups of early MardiGrass
celebrations.
If you think you can be that, volunteer!
The Jungle Patrol
will be providing visitor information, crowd safety, primary
first aid, event communications and security/police liaison.
If you need help during the event don't hesitate to ask.
For those who came in late....
Jungle Patrol operates from
Friday 8am through to early Monday morning and people are urged
to sign up for two four hour shifts.
2009
Contact:
Heidi
Glover: Phone: 02-66897589
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