On the day volunteers
The Gala team are always looking for on the day volunteers who can donate their time and skills.
If it's all day or even just a couple of hours, we welcome anyone who wants to lend a hand and pitch in
For more information or to volunteer your time at Oughtibridge Gala, please contact us .
Morning Set Up
When - 6am on gala morning
Where - Coronation Park
What's involved?:
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Putting up marquees
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Setting out the arena
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Putting out chairs
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Setting up signage
As a thank you, all who help during morning set up will be given free refreshments and bacon sandwiches for their help and support.
Refreshments Prep
When - 8:30am on gala morning
Where - Oughtibridge Chapel, Church Street
What's involved?:
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Cutting cakes into portions
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Sealing cakes in cake boxes
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Prepping fresh fruit
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Portioning condiments such as jam and cream
Parade Marshalling
When - 8:30am on gala morning
Where - See the parade route HERE
What's involved?:
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Ensuring the parade sticks to it's established route
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Keeping the public safe at all times
Running a Gala Game
When - 11am - 4pm on gala day
Where - Coronation Park
What's involved?:
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Taking Money
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Running one of our games
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Issuing prizes to winners
Staffing the Catering Pavilion
When - 11am - 4pm on gala day
Where - Coronation Park
What's involved?:
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Serving Teas, Coffees and Cakes
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Taking Payments
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Cleaning down
Take Down and Tidy Up
After the Gala has finished there is a lot of work to be done. We need to do everything from taking down marquees to litter picking.
When - 5pm on Gala Day
Where - Coronation Park
What's involved?:
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Taking down marquees
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Loading storage containers
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Emptying bins
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Litter picking
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Equipment transport
Sports Night - Race Marshals
When - Oughtibridge Sports Night
Where - Coronation Park
What's involved?:
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Setting up equipment for races
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Ensuring rules and safety
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Handing out 1st 2nd and 3rd places in children's races
- Manning the Gala Chase route ensuring runner are following the correct path
- ensuring the safety of runners of the Gala Chase
Sports Night - Race Tail Runners
When - 8:30am on gala morning
Where - Oughtibridge Chapel, Church Street
What's involved?:
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Encourage the runners at the back of the field
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Make sure we leave no-one behind.
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Telling the marshals as you pass them that they can collect their signs and return to the park
For more information or to volunteer your time at Oughtibridge Gala, please contact us