Volunteer Information - Great Yarmouth Open Christmas 2019Due to the change of venue, legislation and insurance accountabilities, this year’s Open Christmas will, by necessity, be a shorter, more streamlined event.
Venue: Great Yarmouth Minster, Church Plain NR30 1NE with meal preparation and cooking taking place at the nearby Priory Centre. It is important that anyone who wishes to volunteer registers beforehand, including partners and children over 16, who MUST complete a separate registration form. This gives us an indication of the numbers of volunteers to expect on the shifts each day. Children under the age of 16 years MUST be accompanied by an adult, but do not need to register (just tell us if you are bringing any when you register). No one under the age of 18 years will be allowed in the kitchen. Where possible we will allocate volunteers to tasks they are experienced in, but cannot guarantee this. Once we have the required number of people registered we will close the registration process. Note that we cannot arrange lifts to and from the venue for volunteers. Please make your own travel arrangements. Health and Safety: In line with Health and Safety practice, a Risk Assessment has been produced giving guidelines on safe working practices for all volunteers. Copies will be available for volunteers to read, however please use common sense when engaged in any activities or if in doubt speak to one of the organisers. Food Hygiene Certificate: If you have a current Food Hygiene/Safety certificate at Level 2 or above, please tick the box on the Volunteer Registration form. Although not essential, as those serving food will be briefed on a safe system of serving, Environmental Health would prefer that anyone handling/serving food holds a current Food Hygiene/Safety certificate. First Aid Certificate: If you have a current First Aid certificate, please tick the box on the Volunteer Registration form. Although we expect St John’s Ambulance to be in attendance, it is helpful to know that we have sufficient first aiders to cover the anticipated number of guests. Security: To identify volunteers from guests we will provide lanyards or labels for you to put your name on so identifying you as a volunteer. Please be vigilant and report to security or the organisers any theft, anti-social behaviour and/or the consumption of drugs and alcohol on the premises. We advise you NOT to bring valuables, mobile phones, expensive coats, etc, to the event, but if you do, DO NOT leave them unattended. They are your responsibility! The Organisers: The organisers will be at the venue over the three days and will be identifiable by their orange Hi-Vis vests. Please go to them with any questions, comments or concerns you may have. Privacy Policy: Please read the Privacy Policy on our website, however to comply with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) please be assured that all your details/consent will be deleted from our records by 6th January 2020. Timetable Christmas Eve 8am - 2pm
We require 8 – 10 volunteers to attend to help with these tasks. Christmas Day 10.45am – 4pm PRIORY:
MINSTER:
Friday 27th Dec 8am - 2pm
We require 8 – 10 volunteers to attend to help with these tasks. Your questions answered
Volunteers briefing There will be a briefing for all volunteers at: Great Yarmouth Minster Saturday 7th December at 10am This is an opportunity to see the new venue, meet the organisers and fellow volunteers, find out more, discuss the plans and ask questions. |