ATLANTA BABYPALOOZA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Gas South Convention Center* (Ballroom)
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097
*formally Gwinnett Center
CHECK-IN: Please arrive a few minutes before the shift you signed up to check-in. Check in at the "stage" area, you will see round tables with orange table covers. Look for Robyn - she will have on a black Babypalooza t-shirt and white jeans. She will give you your t-shirt and instructions.
LOCATION: Babypalooza will be located in the Ballroom at the Gas South Convention Centers
PARKING – Use Parking Deck 1 (see map). It is located directly in front of the Convention Center the entrance is just 100' away. Parking is $5. They have parking zones P1 - P7.
The best entrance from the parking deck is P3. Walk across the plaza into the Convention Center.
Elevators and escalators are behind the front desk. Either take the elevators or the escalator on the left down to the lower level. You will walk past the Food Hall and seating and right into the Ballroom area. Once you get downstairs it's a straight shot.
Enter to park from Satellite Blvd.
CONCESSIONS: The Gas South Convention Center's Food Hall is steps from the ballroom and serves sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas, milkshakes and more. Here's the link for details - https://www.gassouthdistrict.com/dine-with-us
DRESS CODE: You will receive an orange Babypalooza t-shirt upon check-in. Please wear this during your shift to help attendees easily identify you as part of our team. We typically wear white jeans (yes all year long :) but blue or black jeans are fine. No shorts please. Concrete convention center floors tend to be unforgiving we suggest you wear comfortable flat shoes like sneakers.
ENERGY AND EXPECTATIONS: Babypalooza is all about creating a joyful and supportive experience for new and expecting parents. As a volunteer, your role is crucial in ensuring every attendee feels special and celebrated. Greet them with high energy, a big smile, and a can-do attitude to keep the event fun and engaging!
ON-DUTY GUIDELINES: Think of yourself as part of the Babypalooza magic! Please focus on engaging with attendees and helping them have an amazing experience. NO eating, drinking, or congregating in groups talking among yourselves in active areas like booths, the stage, or registration please -- keep it professional.
Instead, enjoy your breaks in the Food Hall or the break room located by the ballroom. We will show you this when you check-in.
During your shift, stay present, outward focused, available for the moms and dads. This helps ensure everyone feels included and celebrated.
TAKE VIDEOS AND PHOTOS:
We love seeing the event through your eyes! During the event, please capture short video clips and photos that we can use in recap reels and our event gallery. Everyone has a unique perspective, and your shots help us see what we might have missed.
Photo & Video Guidelines:
START NOW - SOCIAL MEDIA:
You don’t have to wait until event day to make an impact! Start helping us now by following Babypalooza on social media. Like, comment, and share our posts to help spread the word and ensure a fantastic turnout.
BREAKS AND SELF CARE: As we mentioned above we want you to have fun too! Take breaks, explore the expo, and enjoy the Food Hall between shifts. Your well-being is just as important as making our guests feel welcome.
PRIZE DRAWINGS: All volunteers who show up for their shifts will be entered into our exclusive prize drawings! Winners will be announced during the event—thank you for your dedication and enthusiasm! We will have a drawing at Noon for the first shift and another one at 2 PM when the event ends. You must be present to win so be sure to come back to the stage area when your shift is over for the drawing before you leave.