Times, duties, and emergency steps for each Grovedale attendant assignment. Tap a task to open it.
Main Auditorium Attendant
Midweek7:30pm–Close
Weekend10:00am–Close
Stationed in the main auditorium the whole meeting, watching the camera screens
Regulates heating and ventilation
Helps guests find seats and takes the attendance count
Leads on disruptions and security concerns
Assists entrance attendants when gates need opening or closing
Closes the Hall and checks the doors
Ensures all gates and doors are locked; lights and HVAC off
Emergency
Announces the situation from the stage, assigns attendants to their exit roles, tells the Media Box to call authorities, and does the headcount at the evacuation area against the attendance figure.
Entrance Attendant 1
Midweek7:00pm–8:15pm
Weekend9:30am–10:45am
Security walk before the Hall opens
Opens the Kingdom Hall doors
Monitors the cameras and the security walk attendants on the perimeter
Welcomes guests
Opens and closes the gates
Coordinates relief with the Main Auditorium Attendant
Emergency
Meets at the foyer to open emergency exits, mans the main double doors, and takes the count at the evacuation point.
Entrance Attendant 2
Midweek8:15pm–Close
Weekend10:45am–Close
Welcomes new guests and assists those leaving
Monitors the cameras and the security walk attendants on the perimeter
Opens and closes the gates
Coordinates relief with the Main Auditorium Attendant
Emergency
Meets at the foyer to open emergency exits, mans one of the three double-door exits, and takes the count at the evacuation point.
Parking / Security Walk
2 required
Midweek7:10pm–9:15pm
Weekend9:40am–11:45am
Parking
Monitor the main carpark before the meeting starts; watch new visitors and tactfully determine why they are there
Tell the attendants when the lot is full so the side gate can be opened
No parking in unmarked areas
Close the gate 10 min after start. When the carpark is full, close the gates, put out signs, and send guests to the side gate — not the street
Help the entrance attendant open the side gate and park brothers and sisters
Security Walk
Three walks: first after the gate is locked 10 min after start, second at the brother's discretion, third just before the meeting ends
Use torches at night
Check for disturbances, leaks, and damage
Emergency
Mans an assigned single door near the stage, directs the audience out that exit, and sweeps rooms with the Main Auditorium Attendant to confirm everyone has left.