Application to join the Volunteer Tournament Team at the European Touch Championships 2018 in Nottingham.
#Role Overview#
Delivering the largest ever European Touch Championships will require a dedicated group of volunteers to work as an efficient team across all aspects of the tournament delivery throughout the event in July 2018. The England Touch Association and European Federation of Touch will provide support and guidance before and during your appointment and they will take into account your experience and and skills to ensure you have a role that is suitable.
Dates - Tuesday 17th (Opening Ceremony) to Saturday 21st July 2018
Location - University of Nottingham
Provided - Tournament Kit (T shirt, Cap, Waterproof), lunch/refreshments, ticket to after party (over 18s only), Front Row access to the premier European Touch tournament, Volunteer role training.
NB: There is no accommodation provided but a reduced rate can be obtained for the University Halls.
#Responsibilities and Duties
As it is a voluntary role there will be a wide range of time commitment and types of duties based on your personal experience and circumstances. Examples of duties include;
Field of Play
* Setup/packdown fields before/after play
* Report scores and incidents during games
* Maintain safe playing areas, communicating to teams, officials and spectators as necessary
Tournament Control
* Input of results and scorers into computer programme
* Collate statistics
* Manage team requests and enquiries
Media
* Work with the Media Manager to create content for Social Media and Websites
* Support the live filming and streaming of games
* Setup photo opportunities and interviews - print and web
#Qualifications and Experience
* Effective verbal communication and negotiation (including across a language barrier)
* Patience, initiative and ability to resolve problems - Customer Service Orientation
* Team-Player
* Professional approach to be the face of the Tournament
* Adaptable to switch between roles
* Experience and interest in Touch
* Relevant IT skills where the role requires