Share the Street Party on Argyle and Grafton

Volunteer Information for November 4, 2017

Event Name: Share the Street Party

Organizer:Downtown Halifax Business Commission

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2017

Hours: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

Admission:Games and performances free and open to the public

Location:Outdoors

  • Argyle South – Argyle Street, from Blowers Street to Sackville Street
  • Argyle North – Argyle Street, from Sackville Street to Prince Street
  • Grafton – Grafton Street, from Prince Street to Carmichael Street

Volunteer Contact:Angelina DellaValle – or (902) 423-2179
Day-of contact info: (902) 577-9691

About the Event:

The Argyle and Grafton Shared Streetscape Project will be complete on October 31, 2017. After 21 weeks of construction, the businesses on Argyle and Grafton Streets and the general public will be eager to celebrate the new gem in the heart of the Downtown Halifax community.

The Argyle Grafton “Share the Street Party” is a full day of family fun, games, live music, on-street performances, beer gardens, and a showcase for businesses in the area. All on-street performances and games will be free and open to the public.

Volunteer Positions

Safe Crossing at Prince Street, Sackville Street, and Carmichael Street

Argyle Street is closed between Blowers and Prince, except the intersections at Prince, Sackville, and Blowers Streets will remain open to traffic.

Safe Crossing Guards – Ensure that people are aware of the traffic and to assist their safe crossing. Remember: all intersections are crosswalks – marked or unmarked.

In most cases, we have been able to schedule enough volunteers so that you will be able to switch off and take breaks during your shift.

Popcorn – Grafton

Popcorn maker – Make popcorn and place them in bags.

Popcorn server – Serve free bags of popcorn to the public.

Games – Grafton

Game Supervisor – Explain the game and rules to players. Supervise and answer questions. Retrieve balls/game pieces. Play with them, if needed. There will be one volunteer supervisor per game:

  • Oversized Connect 4
  • Soccer Darts
  • One-on-One Basketball

Game Supervisor – Argyle North

Oversized Jenga Game Supervisor – Explain the game and rules to players. Supervise and answer questions. Play with them, if needed.

Game Supervisor – Argyle South

Oversized Chess Game Supervisor – Explain the game and rules to players. Supervise and answer questions. Play with them, if needed.

Runners – Grafton, Argyle North, Argyle South

Runners – One per block, two floaters. Assisting DHBC staff with whatever may be needed, e.g. running errands, moving items, guarding equipment.

Stage Production Assistant

Assisting DHBC staff with whatever may be needed for musical acts and announcement from the stage, e.g. running errands, moving items, guarding equipment.

PLEASE NOTE:

Please report to Angelina DellaValle on Argyle Street North 15 minutes prior to your first shift. Angelina will be located Downtown Halifax table on the street.

We will provide all volunteers with a safety vest, nametag, and relevant contact information.

Those volunteering for four hours or more, will receive a meal voucher (valued at $10) for participating restaurants on Argyle or Grafton Streets.

Argyle Grafton Share the Street Party – November 4, 2017

Volunteer Registration Form

I would like to volunteer for the Argyle Grafton Share the Street Partyand mypreferred position is: ______. My second choice of volunteer position is: ______.

I am available anytime on the day of the party, November 4, 2017: Yes No

If “No,” please indicate times you are available:______
I am available any time before the day of the party, November 4, 2017: Yes No

I will be 19 years of age, or older, on November 4, 2017 (please circle): Yes No

All volunteer positions are on a first-come, first-served basis, however we will do our best to accommodate your preferred position.

Please indicate if you have any physical limitations we should be aware of, as some of the positions require mobility and lifting:______

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Signature: ______Date: ______

Please email completed form to , with the subject line: Share the Street Party Volunteer.