From Scott Lyttle, Executive Director, Bike Utah.
Bike Utah and SLC Transportation have teamed up to bring the first Open Streets initiative to Salt Lake City.
Bike Utah and SLC Transportation have teamed up to bring the first Open Streets initiative to Salt Lake City.
On Saturday May 4, Open Streets SLC will temporarily open a busy downtown street exclusively to walking, biking, jogging, and more – no vehicle traffic. There will be extra fun along the route – activities such as yoga, dance classes, sports, and family friendly games and activities. Be a part of this national movement and volunteer at Open Streets SLC! Join us as we explore and get to know downtown in a new way. 70 volunteers are needed to help with many aspects of the event, and 2-3 hour shifts are available from 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. Learn more about Open Streets SLC at www.bikeslc.com.
Volunteer help needed
Set-up and Vendor Unloading – 10 volunteers needed
7:30 am – 9:45 am
Volunteers will help to set-up barricades, tables, canopies and help vendors locate and set-up their booths.
Event Intersection Control – 20 volunteers needed each shift
9:45 am – 12:15 pm or 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Volunteers will be stationed at one intersection along the Open Streets route to welcome attendees, distribute informational material, help with traffic control, and escort vehicles out of the street.
(Filled) - Rover and Event Photographer – 5 volunteers needed each shift
9:45 am – 12:15 pm or 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Roving volunteers will take photos, count attendance, assist intersection volunteers, and other duties as needed.
Clean up and Vendor Loading – 10 volunteers needed
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Volunteers will help vendors pack up their booths to clear them from the route and take down barricades, tables, signage, and other festival materials.
Volunteer Information
- All positions involve standing or walking for most of the shift.
- Training, orientation, and materials will be provided prior to the shift, no experience necessary.
- Bring a water bottle and wear sunscreen or a sunhat.
- Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This project is great for groups!
Advance RSVP required for volunteers. Please sign up today!
To sign up – contact Savannah Wake at savannah.wake@slcgov.com
This sounds absolutely incredible. Thanks so much for getting this going! If I was in the country, I promise I'd make my way for this one. I hope it goes over as well as I'm imagining it.
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