Come a-roving with ACON

While out partying have you ever seen one of those bright pink-vested volunteers, known as Rovers, in action? You or one of your partying mates may have been assisted by a friendly Rover. Maybe you thought, “I could do that”. Here’s your opportunity.

ACON Rovers are volunteers who provide health promotion services at dance parties and events. Each ACON Rover is trained, supervised and equipped to help patrons who require assistance when partying.

Rovers help people by providing information about alcohol and drugs and their impacts when partying, advice on looking after yourself and your friends, directions to on-site facilities. They also assist people get medical help if needed.

ACON Rovers are not security and are only concerned with people’s health and wellbeing.

This year will see the first GLBT festival weekend being held at Coffs Harbour — CoastOut. It will be an action-packed weekend with activities including dance events. ACON has been asked to provide Rovers at some of these events so we are calling for volunteers for CoastOut and for Tropical Fruits.

Are you outgoing, communicative and blessed with a good dose of common sense? If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

The training day for Coffs Harbour Rovers will be held on Sunday, September 12 from 10am at the Harbour Youth Service, 22 Earl St, Coffs Harbour. Details are available from Anabell on 6651 6017 or Sioux on 6622 1555.

Training for Rovers for Lismore’s Tropical Fruits New Year’s parties will take place at the Fruit Bowl on Saturday, October 16 from 10am. Details available from Sioux on 6622 1555.

RSVPs are essential as training is popular and places are limited.

info: For information about Northern Rivers groups, services, organisations or community events, contact Sioux Harrison at ACON on 6622 1555 or [email protected]
Sioux Harrison is Administration and Volunteer Officer for ACON Northern Rivers.