Staffing is simple and fun. Most of the job is to operate the Population Roulette game, so volunteer staff don't have to be experts. The roulette game drew about 2800 contacts at last year's Santa Cruz County Fair. Save Species From Extinction, Protect Old-growth Redwoods, Stop Urban Sprawl, and Consume Less. Limit Family Size, Reduce Teen Pregnancies, Vote Pro-Choice and Support Sex Education.
People watching the game, as well as players read and understand the messages.
It promotes open conversations about the impacts of overpopulation. We have had no adverse feedback. Each player has three turns spinning the wheel. We keep score, and they get a prize. Prizes include stickers, a pencil, a key chain, buttons, and bumper stickers.