COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS The following lists a brief description of the volunteer committees and functions supporting the Deutsche Bank Championship. Depending on the committee, volunteers may be required before, during, or after Championship week. A variety of committee openings typically become available, but specific openings are not guaranteed. Several committees schedule mandatory training sessions prior to Championship Week in order to familiarize volunteers with their specific duties. KID ZONES: Kids Zones were a new part of the Deutsche Bank Championship for the 2005 season. This program includes specially designed Parent/Child viewing areas along with a Kids Village which includes lots of fun and interactive games for families to enjoy together. The Kids Zone Committee Volunteers will act as, and work directly with, the marshals for these zones helping to maintain and regulate the appropriate spectator etiquette among both parents and children. This committee will also be responsible for assisting in the functioning of the Kids Village events and games. In order for children to participate in daily activities, parental supervision is required. There is no babysitting of any kind involved in this job. CARTS MANAGEMENT: The Carts Management Committee (CMC) is responsible for all carts used on course through the span of the Championship. These responsibilities include player and/or official scorer shuttles, cart distribution & collection to staff and volunteers, special needs shuttles throughout the course and cart yard management. This role also assists in cart control and the maintenance of a safe operating environment. CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICE STAFF: The Championship Office is the hub of information during the Duetsche Bank Championship. This committee will enable you to work in the Championship Office prior to and during the event. Responsibilities include directing phone calls, assisting with mailings, fielding spectator, volunteer and player questions and assisting the Championship staff. CHAMPIONSHIP SUPPORT: The Championship Support committee is responsible for troubleshooting through out the course of the Championship week. This committee supervises player food and beverage at both the 1st and 10th tee, assists in the operational aspects of the Championship as needed, assists in the organization and staffing of the Deutsche Bank Championship Kids Clinic and helps out in any other way needed. Knowledge of golf, and the operation of a Championship is helpful but not required for this committee. Starters also register under Championship support. CORPORATE HOSPITALITY: The Corporate Hospitality Committee is responsible for assisting Championship Headquarters and Official Sponsors in greeting and welcoming guests to each individual sponsor location and/or event. It is also the responsibility of the corporate hospitality committee to assist security to assure that all persons entering these facilities have the proper credentials. ECOLOGY: The Ecology committee monitors waste receptacles and general grounds appearance by working directly with the Trash Management Vendor to ensure a safe and clean environment MARSHALS: A Marshal's job is to enforce crowd control during the Championship, ensuring players safe and easy access from hole to hole and to signal the gallery for quiet as players address the ball to make their shot. MEDIA: The Media committee works directly with the Deutsche Bank Championship's PR firm to assist in the operation of the media center. Helping to organize interviews with players, working with television and newspaper reporters and being a general help to the many people housed within the media center are just a few of the many responsibilities. OPERATIONS: The Operations Committe will assist with the installation of on-course signage (pre-championship and post-championship). Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in the maintenance and appearance of the on and off course areas, using a pro-active approach and also a re-active deliverance during the championship week. The Operations Committee may also be responsible for obtaining and delivering necessary supplies to various on-course locations. An Operations Committee Volunteer should also be capable of some moderate lifting, as some of the responsibilities will involve this sort of activity. WATER & ICE: The Water & Ice committe is responsible for the water and ice delivery to specific locations throughout the course. This committee will also work directly with each volunteer group to ensure that they are fully stocked with beverages as well. The water & ice committee will also work directly with the vendor ensuring the stock of product on hand is sufficient. PRO AM SERVICES: This committee provides support for all aspects of the Monday & Thursday Championship Pro Ams. Responsibilities include assembling/distribution of gift packs, registering amateurs, working with the Francis Ouimet Caddy program and assisting at the pairings party and awards parties. SCORING: Responsibilities include managing the manual score boards to post the scores of the gorups approaching the greens, walking with the players to record their scores, tracking player shots as they approach of the fairway/green with the use of a trigger controlled laser and recording the information with the use of a PALM pilot . Standard bearers carry a standard sign and walk the entire course with the PGA TOUR players. Standard bearers are typically junior volunteers, under the age of 18. SPECTATOR RELATIONS: The Spectator Relations Committee is responsible for the managment of the spectator information booths on site. Volunteers in this committee will complete a training course and be issued an information manual as to better inform them of up to date Championship and TPC information. Spectator Relations also manages sales of the official program with in each of these Spectator Information Booths. PLAYER & SPECTATOR EXPERIENCE: (PASE) Volunteers assist with the management of on-site foot traffic and cart traffic of players, spectators, volunteers and staff in order to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Volunteers are responsible for the safe and efficient travel of players and caddies throughout the course. Crosswalk management during these times is essencial for players to meet their destination and continue the flow of play with out interuption. TRANSPORTATION: Transportation Committee members are responsible for the pick up and drop off of players and their families throughout the course of the week. Committee members receive, inventory and control the issuance of courtesy cars. Meet players, officials and designated guests at the airport and assist them with their transportation needs. Must be over 25 years of age and have a valid driver's license. The larges need in this committee falls at beginning and end of Championship week. UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION: Assist with the inventory and distribution of volunteer uniforms prior to the Championship. This position will also need staffing during Championship week to assist anyone needing to exchange sizes. VOLUNTEER SERVICES: Assist in servicing volunteers during Championship week in the Volunteer Hospitality Headquarters. |
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