Volunteer at the Ashes

[Dogwatcher]

Volunteers needed to help visitors during Ashes
South Australians with a passion for tourism and a keen interest in promoting the city are being
encouraged to volunteer to help visitors around Adelaide’s Riverbank Precinct as the city
prepares to host the Ashes.
Minister for Volunteers Tony Piccolo said the Department of Planning, Transport and
Infrastructure was looking for volunteers who would be available between November 25 and
December 9 to help visitors heading to Adelaide Oval for the cricket.
“The Ashes is one of the premier events in the cricket calendar and will no doubt attract
considerable attention from visitors from interstate and overseas,” Mr Piccolo said.
“It’s the perfect time to demonstrate to visitors what a welcoming city Adelaide is, and also help
promote some of our other key attractions to encourage people to stay longer and visit more
parts of the State.”
Mr Piccolo said volunteers would be responsible for helping visitors by passing out promotional
material and information, engaging passersby and event goers, and helping pedestrians
navigate the footbridge and surrounding area.
“This is a great opportunity to promote our state, help visitors learn more about what’s going on
around South Australia and help them access public transport or other services they’ll need
during their stay,” he said.
“We need volunteers aged 16 and over who have good communication skills and can work in
shifts of between four to seven hours.
“I’d encourage anyone with a strong interest in tourism or events to get involved.”
People can learn more by heading to http://dpti.sa.gov.au/vibrant/article?item=278#

[therisingblues]

Get onto it people. One of the great things I'll always remember about Japan is how many Japanese volunteer for stuff like this. It creates an excellent image of the locals and that enhances the city as s whole.
If I was in Oz now I'd definitely volunteer, and return the goodwill I've received overseas to visitors to my hometown.
I hope they get a strong response.