Times, duties, and emergency steps for each Grovedale attendant assignment. Tap a task to open it.
Main Auditorium Attendant
Midweek
7:00pm–Close
Weekend
9:30am–Close
- Stationed in the auditorium the whole time
- Controls heating and ventilation
- Takes the attendance count
- Leads on disruptions and security issues
- Directs Parking / Security Walk attendants
- Opens and closes the Hall; does the pre-entry security walk
- Helps seat guests
- Locks up, turns off lights and HVAC after the meeting
Emergency
Announces the situation, assigns exit roles, tells the Media Box to call authorities, and does the evacuation headcount.
Secondary Auditorium Attendant
Midweek
7:00pm–Close
Weekend
9:30am–Close
- Relieves the entrance attendant at the door
- Directs the carpark
- Assists B School (midweek)
- Backs up Main on disruptions and security
- Shares Hall opening and closing duties
Emergency
Final interior sweep (with 2 others) to confirm the hall is empty, then reports to Main.
Entrance Attendant 1
Midweek
7:00–7:45pm
30 min before start to the end of the Treasures Talk
Weekend
9:30–10:35am
30 min before start to the end of the Public Talk
- Pre-meeting security walk with the Auditorium Attendant
- Welcomes guests
- Locks the gates 10 min after start
- Monitors cameras and security walkers
- Manages gate access, including side-gate overflow
- Coordinates breaks via Secondary
Emergency
Mans an exit door. The brother at the main entrance stays put.
Entrance Attendant 2
Midweek
7:45–8:35pm
Start of Gems to the start of Book Study
Weekend
10:35–11:20am
Start of the Watchtower Study to three-quarters through
- Welcomes new arrivals and assists departures
- Monitors cameras and security walkers
- Manages gate access
- Coordinates relief breaks
Emergency
Same exit-door duty as Entrance 1. The brother at the main entrance stays put.
Entrance Attendant 3
Midweek
8:35pm–Close
Start of Book Study until all guests leave
Weekend
11:20am–Close
Three-quarters into the Watchtower Study until all guests leave
- Assists guests leaving until everyone has gone
- Monitors cameras and security walkers
- Manages gate access
- Opens all gates after the closing prayer; checks the perimeter is clear
Emergency
Same exit-door duty as Entrance 1. The brother at the main entrance stays put.
Parking / Security Walk
2 required
Midweek
7:00–9:15pm
Weekend
9:30–11:45am
Parking
- Monitor the lot and watch for suspicious visitors
- Manage overflow to the side gate
- Keep emergency access clear
- Close the side gate 10 min after start
Security Walk
- Patrol in pairs 3× per meeting (first half and second half)
- Wear hi-vis vests (torches at night)
- Check for damage or disturbances
- Report to the auditorium attendants
Emergency
Pre-positioned near the front doors, then direct the audience to the assigned exit.
Welcoming Attendant
Midweek
7:10–7:30pm
Weekend
9:40–10:00am
As listed in the role document
- Assists the entrance attendant with welcoming
- Introduces yourself to new and visiting guests, and helps them feel at home