Tournament Volunteers
The 2009 EVP Tour has a number of adult volunteer positions available for the upcoming season. We are pleased to be able to provide these opportunities as part of our commitment to the volleyball community and the growth of the sport of beach volleyball.
Most of our adult tournament volunteers come from all walks of life and make this an annual experience. The tour gives them an opportunity to be part of a professional sporting event and gain valuable experience while enjoying a busy but fun filled summer.
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities and we can help you find a position that fits your interests and skills. Tournaments are hard work with a demanding schedule so volunteers are encouraged to fully understand the scope of the positions they are applying for and make the volunteer experience a fruitful one for both parties.
In return for all this hard work, the tour will provide volunteers with the following:
EVP GEAR – Volunteers will receive tournament gear such as t-shirt, visor & EVP Volleyball.
TICKETS – Tour volunteers will receive VIP tickets to selected events during the season.
VOLLEYBALL PROS – Volunteers will receive discounts on classes and leagues, as well as free entry to participate in selected tournaments throughout the summer.
MEALS- Food and beverages will be provided to volunteers during the event, as well as a staff lounge.
Available Volunteer Positions include:
- Ballpersons
- Credentials
- Food & Beverage
- Operations
- Stage Crew
- Vendor Management
- Data Crew
- Assistant to Registration Director
- VIP, Day at the Beach Operations
- Transportation
- Staff and Player Areas
- Athlete Support
Ballpersons
Volunteers will assist with balls during matches and contests. Ball persons will be working directly on men’s and women’s center courts and helping to manage the ball boys/girls that are selected from the crowd at every event.
Credentials
Volunteers manage and distribute access passes, badges and wristbands and check in volunteers, staff, vendors and press. This is not a security position but rather a support one. Credentials staff must be at least 16 years of age.
Food & Beverage
Volunteers are responsible for managing and delivering food and beverage items to tournament players, staff, vendors and Vips. Catering operations for special groups are also included.
Operations
Staff
Responsibilities include setup and take down of all physical structures for the events. These include court items, marketing items, tents, vip areas etc. This position requires a certain amount of physical labor.
Stage Crew
Volunteers manage stage activity and assist announcer, DJ and Tour director throughout the day. Stage crew manages contests and other special events on center court, as well as overseeing activity of team mascots.
Vendor Management
Volunteers manage and assist vendors through the day of the event. This includes site layout, set up and support. Vendor staff is also in charge of merchandise tent, sales and special promotions. Volunteers for this committee must be at least 18 years of age.
Data Crew
Volunteers will mange flow of data between the courts and tournament board/main tent. Staff will keep track of match results and maintain information up to date, including pro and amateur brackets, seeding and stats. These are specialized positions so applicants must have knowledge of data management for beach volleyball.
Registration Volunteers will help in all registration procedures including check in, division accreditation, payments, and distribution of player gear and customer relations. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
VIP – Day at the Beach Operations
Volunteers oversee activities for VIP and Day at the beach patrons including tickets, ushering, special event coordination and customer service as well as title sponsor support.
Transportation
Volunteer responsibilities include coordination of staff and player transportation needs, as well as equipment and tour vehicle transport. Volunteers for this committee must be 25 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Staff and Player Area
Volunteer responsibilities include maintenance of lounge areas and overseeing use of facilities through interaction with specific users. Controlling traffic in and out of these areas is key to preventing loss of equipment and misuse of facilities. Applicants must have strong communication skills.
Athlete Support
Volunteers are responsible for assisting amateur and pro athletes with day of event needs. These include site and facility information, athlete responsibilities and event involvement, as well as contracted player customer relations. Applicants must have strong communication skills.
Candidate resumes can be submitted at any time. Most positions will begin in May but resumes will be reviewed on an event need basis and candidates will be contacted prior to the start of the induction clinic for the event/season.
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