SHIFT OPTIONS
Each shift is 4-1/2 hours long. Please mark your first and second shift choice you wish to volunteer; the committee will make their best effort to accommodate one of the 2 choices.

SATURDAY, March 11 AM Shift: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm or PM Shift: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION AND INFORMATION

Thank you for you interest in supporting the Okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Fair. Please find this package as our invitation to support a fantastic event in the Interior. We are planning for thousands of patrons to visit the event and we will be honoured to have you as one of our Hosts. Below we have outlined some elements that relate to being a volunteer at the event, they are guidelines; general details; and rules & regulations put in place to contribute to your smooth volunteer experience.

Volunteer Orientation:
Wednesday March 1st at 6:30 pm at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre (273 Power Street - Penticton, BC) - Room 2/3.

Public Show Details:
Saturday, March 11th: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Volunteer Shifts:
Each volunteer shift has been organized to be approximately 4.5 hours with a 30-minute overlap between shifts.

Volunteer Roles:
For this show, we only have one role – you are a “Host” for the Okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Fair Society and will greet patrons at the 'Entrance', at one of the Healthy Living Assessment 'Stations' or assisting them to head in the correct 'Direction'. Volunteers are welcome to work in pairs.

Event Access:
This event is FREE to all in attendance and it being to promoted to all age groups with a focus on families.

Volunteer Reusable Vest:
Each volunteer will receive a Okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Fair Society reusable Vest for use during their shift. Please only wear vest while you are working your shift. Based on the advise of past volunteer surveys, it was recommended that a reusable vest with no event year is more efficient use of community funds. Please indicate your vest size below, the society will do its best to accommodate all sizes. Be sure to take into account that you would be wearing the vest over top a shirt and/or light jacket. If you wish a t-shirt - we have a few remaining from previous years that all volunteers are welcome to take home at the end of your shift.

Volunteer Appreciation Coupon:
Each volunteer will receive a $5 coupon to use at the PTCC Concession. This is our thank you for supporting the event and volunteering your time. Any additional cost beyond the $5 is the responsibility of the volunteer. Change will not be given if the full $5 is not used.

Please Dress Warm:
Although it is springtime, it may still be a bit chilly at the entrances of the venue or on the floor – so please dress warm. Be sure to wear your volunteer vest over top of your other layers – so the guests can clearly see that you are a Host for the event.

Check-in & Relaxation Room:
The Okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Fair Society has arranged to use the Boardroom for the Volunteer Relaxation Room for Volunteers to visit. Please be sure to keep the room clean. This room is intended for short breaks during your shift. Please do not leave any valuables in the room. The Okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Fair Society and its community partners are not responsible for any lost or stolen items brought to the site.

Parking:
We ask that all volunteers be dropped off at the venue or park behind any of the venues. Please leave all available parking at the front of each of the venues for the patrons who will be visiting the event.

Okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Society • #113 - 437 Martin Street, Box 383 • Penticton, BC • V2A 5L1 • email: info@healthylivingfair.com