The West Footscray Op Shop is once again bringing the horror back to Barkly Street with their Haunted House.
Owner Pradeep Tiwari said they are looking for volunteers to help run the haunted house on October 28th, 29th, 30th and Halloween October 31st.
“We are looking for some local volunteers to assist in the Halloween house with things such as jump scares,” he said.
“We need actors to play scary roles, if people are interested they can come into the op shop and let us know.
“Last year we had someone just lay in a coffin and get up when people passed , there are different roles which we want.
“There are no age restrictions , we are open to help from anyone who is keen and wants to do some acting.”
The only requirements Pradeep said are needed are a working with children’s check and a police check, as per legal requirements.
“The more volunteers we can get the better as we have so many roles that we can give to them throughout the house.
“Including outside the house, helping to network people in and out of the house , so no one spills onto the roads.”
Pradeep said the best part of running a Halloween haunted house for the community is watching it evolve over the years.
“We have renovated the entire house next door into a haunted house, which is designed to be entirely walked through.
“Last year was very successful, we had more than 1200 people turn up over the three days, and this year we are expecting a lot more.
“Comparing last year’s Halloween haunted house to this years I can see a giant leap in what we were able to achieve.”
On October 28, Pradeep said they are holding a haunted house for people with special needs and disabilities.
“It will be entirely open just for them, we are running this for people with sensory issues, we will turn the lights on and limit the jump scares.”
Jennifer Pittorino
