So sorry I confused you, JPN. It may have something to do with the fact I have two jobs and volunteer at another venue- so considering I already request certain days off from the paid jobs to juggle between them, its not always as easy as you seem to think. Particularly if you'd like to stay on good terms with all of your employers, and if both paid jobs are new, as mine are.
Not everyones circumstances are the same...
I'm hoping I can get the Sunday off.. if not I should at least be able to make it for some of it on Saturday afternoon