City of Sammamish Seeks Volunteers for Fourth of July Event

Event volunteers are still needed for the Fourth on the Plateau - July 4th at Sammamish Commons.

The volunteer orientation is June 27 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

For all of the volunteer opportunities below, contact Dawn Sanders at dsanders@ci.sammamish.wa.us or 425-295-0556.
 
Fourth on the Plateau Volunteer Roles:

Volunteers would need to be comfortable using radios (we can give a class/overview if necessary). Lead volunteers need to check in at 4 p.m. for the police briefing, everyone else will start at 5:30 p.m. or 7 p.m.  Volunteers should be done by 11 p.m.

Volunteer benefits include: Parking passes; event t-shirts and knowing that you are supporting this annual family event.

Area Managers (supervise Area Support Volunteers) check in at 4 p.m. for police briefing – until around 11 p.m. 

Area Support -  7 p.m. briefing and volunteer until 11 p.m. 

• Provide support for lost parents
• Be a resource to guests- know the FAQ’s on water, food, toilets, and first aid, lost children, police, fire and ambulance
• Be able to provide information about activities vendors are doing, music, fireworks and the kid’s area
• Be polite and courteous, but firm.  Safety comes first!
• Watch for: fireworks, alcohol or any unsavory behavior

-- These are some of the responsibilities. For a full list, contact Dawn Sanders. This information is from the city of Sammamish. It is being posted as a public service announcement.