Exmouth seek volunteers and market stall holders as eclipse preparation continues

As the April total solar eclipse draws closer to reality, preparations are progressing in the Shire of Exmouth. The Shire has released a number of statements in the last two weeks, calling for volunteers and businesses to help out and announcing more camping accommodation is available. Volunteers are wanted for the period between March 23 and May 5, to commit to at least five hours a day over a five-day period in roles such as logistics, day-to-day event operations, camp site hosting, first aid, marshalling and hospitality. Since putting out a call for volunteers on February 6, the shire said it has received about 50 applications. Shire president Darlene Allston said volunteers would have the opportunity to be part of “one of Western Australia’s most memorable events.” “I hope our local community will embrace the opportunity to help deliver an event which will have so many positive flow-on effects to Exmouth and the region,” she said. “This is also a great opportunity for travellers from all over to come and experience Exmouth at a time where securing accommodation is difficult.” The Shire has also said it is also looking to organisations to register to hold a market stall at the Dark Sky Festival, a group of events complimenting the eclipse. In another statement, the Shire announced additional camp sites at the camping grounds on Welch Street are available for booking. Applications to volunteer can be made at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ShireOfExmouth/totalsolareclipsevolunteerprogram To apply for a market stall, register at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ShireOfExmouth/StallholdersEOIDarkSkyFestival Bookings for a camp site can be made at: https://bookingsau.newbook.cloud/exmouth/index.php