SECURITY GUARD

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EVENT: 4th Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser -- Proceeds will provide free rides for eligible veterans to and from their VA-scheduled medical appointments using the DAV Volunteer Transportation Network.

Volunteer Position: SECURITY GUARD

Commitment Time: 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturday, February 22, 2025

Description of Volunteer Duties:

Checks in and out with the timekeeper - to receive and turn in volunteer identification.

Works in a team environment with other volunteers.

Interfaces with the event attendees courteously and professionally.

Must wear a provided volunteer identification at all times during the event.

Maintains good communication with their volunteer team.

Brings own cell phone to carry in case of event-related emergencies.

Bring warm and/or weather-appropriate clothing for the evening hours.

Rove the Veterans Memorial Building grounds (entire building, bathrooms, parking lot).

Rove Veterans Memorial Building grounds 30 minutes before the event's start time and 30 minutes after its end time.

Use only voice directions; no physical contact with anyone.

Security guards may need to escort guests out of the venue or building.

Security guards may need to call the Team Lead to call the Santa Rosa police.

Must wear identifiable clothing that shows "security" or "security guard." Guards will be provided with reflective vests that can be worn over clothing.

Security guards may need to inform guests that no outside alcohol is allowed.

Security guards ensure the safety of the guests and, depending on the situation, report suspicious activity first to the Team Lead and may need to report to Veterans Memorial Building staff and Chapter 48 officers or call emergency services at the direction of the Team Lead.

Direct emergency services (such as police or EMTs) to the appropriate location or area in case of emergencies.

Applicants must sign a document with the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building staff stating that they will be providing security for the building and the hours during which they will do so. This document must be signed and turned in several weeks before the event date.

No security guard experience is required.

Volunteer Meals (Saturday 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM): Food will be available for volunteers only in the breakroom. Volunteers cannot eat in the auditorium unless they have paid for a dinner ticket (seat). Non-alcoholic drinks are available for free to all volunteers throughout the event. Volunteers are responsible for feeding themselves. Volunteer meals are available for volunteers working an entire Saturday shift or multiple Saturday shifts.