Florida FIRST Regional - Volunteer Information

Event Info

Volunteers

Team Queuing

Summary

Responsible for managing team traffic to and from the playing field. Stage and position teams in preparation for the start of matches. Play a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and maintaining the pace of the event.

Benefits

Make a difference in the lives of youth by creating a fun, meaningful, and inspirational experience for team members
Significant level of responsibility
High visibility role
Opportunity to utilize and further develop organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work and interact with teams and volunteers
Ability to contribute to the success of the competition by maintaining match pace
Access to field; some opportunity to observe matches
Physically active role, not sedentary
Opportunity to work in an exciting, fun, highly-charged environment

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Gracious Professionalism
Attend Volunteer Meeting; participate in training
Stage and position teams for matches
Restrict access to field for unauthorized individuals
Obtain a two-way radio and headset from event management office, sign it out; return it to office at end of day, sign it in
Wear two-day radio and headset; communicate with the Pit Announcer regarding team competition schedule and timing, working with match schedule.
Maintain an uninterrupted flow of teams to the playing field
Direct teams to driver stations, and facilitate team departure from field

Experience

FIRST experience not required
Ability to "take charge"; be assertive, but tactful
Basic knowledge of the game and match process
Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to collaborate with others, work as a member of a team
Self-directed individual
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Pit Administration Supervisor, working with the Event Assistant, conduct training at the Volunteer Meeting and provide guidances during the competition

Commitment

Activities

Supervision