Why should I volunteer?
The Deutsche Bank Championship depends on volunteers to make it a success; we rely on over 1,200 volunteers during not only during the Championship, but also in the weeks leading up. It would not be possible to run the Championship without the thousands of hours provided by volunteers such as yourself. In 2003, the inaugural Deutsche Bank Championship set a PGA TOUR record of $1.5 million for the highest charitable contribution by a first year event. Since 2003 volunteers have helped us to raise a total of $4.5 million for our primary recipient, the Tiger Woods Learning Center along with many local New England Charities. As a volunteer, you receive a credential for admission the entire Championship week, allowing you to enjoy Championship access even when you are not working. You will also gain the benefit of working behind the scenes of a successful PGA TOUR event. Are there minimum volunteer requirements?
Volunteers will be required to purchase the volunteer package for $75 (a $350 value) that must be worn during scheduled working hours. As part of the volunteer package, you will receive the volunteer uniform, lunch vouchers, parking pass and a credential valid for all seven days of the Championship and a guest pass for one day. The volunteer uniform will consist of one (1) Championship logoed golf shirt, one (1) Championship logoed windshirt and a hat or visor. Women may wear their own khaki pants, skirts or shorts of appropriate length. Men are encouraged to wear their own khaki pants, but if it is extremely hot, khaki shorts of appropriate length may be worn. Volunteers also are requested to commit a minimum of 24 volunteer hours to the Championship. The exact schedule varies by committee, but typically breaks down to approximately 6 hours a day over 4 days. Committees may have other requirements; such as submitting to a DMV records check so that permission may be given to operate a motor vehicle during Championship week. The Captains will be able to answer any questions regarding scheduling or additional requirements for their specific committee.
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What are the Championship dates?
The Championship will be held place Labor Day weekend at the Tournament Players Club of Boston the week of August 28� September 4, 2006. The majority of volunteer hours will occur during these dates, however, some committees operate a few days prior to and after championship week.
What is included in the volunteer package and what is the total cost?
The 2006 volunteer package consists of the following Championship logoed apparel: a golf shirt, a jacket, and either a cap or a visor. Volunteers must provide their own khaki slacks, which are required to complete the volunteer uniform. The package also includes a weeklong credential for admission to the Championship, a weekly volunteer parking pass, a grounds pass to bring a guest along for the day of your choice, lunch vouchers and continental breakfast on the days that you work, and a copy of the volunteer handbook. In addition to the volunteer package, each volunteer will be invited to join us at our Sunday Celebration Concert on Sunday, September 3rd and our Volunteer and Charity Appreciation Party on Thursday, November 16th. The volunteer uniform package is priced at $75.
How do I volunteer?
To register as a volunteer for the Deutsche Bank Championship simply fill out our On-Line Registration form or call us for a manual application form. When completing your information you will be asked to select your first, second and third choice committee placements. Completing the volunteer application will automatically register you as a Volunteer. Positions with-in each committee will be filled according to the date of the registration. If we are not able to fulfill your committee choices, a volunteer support person will contact you to discuss other committee options that may be of interest to you.
Can I still volunteer if I cannot commit to the 24-hour minimum volunteer requirement?
Volunteers will not be turned away, but priority is given to applicants who can commit a minimum of 24-hours to the Championship. A volunteer application will not be turned away, however, most Committee Chairpersons are looking for volunteers with flexible availability when developing their Championship week schedules. If you cannot commit to 24-hours, your name will still be added to the waitlist with this specification included. You may still be contacted to volunteer, however, the Championship office is only able to give appreciation vouchers to volunteers who complete the 24-hour minimum requirement.
How do I know if I have been selected to be a volunteer for the event?
Each person who fills out an application will become a member of the Volunteer Program also known as the DBC's Blue Crew. If openings in your first choice committee are not available at the time of your registration then you will be placed into your second choice. A committee Captain or Chairman will contact you some time during the summer to confirm your committee and review scheduling and training information. Positions with-in each committee will be based on the date that your registration is submitted as well as seniority. Payment for the Volunteer Package is required to hold your position with-in a specific committee. Each volunteer is required to re-register each year for the committee of their choice as positions will not be assumed.
Is a volunteer position on committee of choice guaranteed?
Though it is not guarunteed that each volunteer will get his/her first choice, we do our best to make sure that each volunteer is happy with the position that they are assigned. If you are not selected for your first, second or third choice committee, a volunteer support person will contact you to discuss other options. If you are not satisfied with the options available at that time, we will be sure that you are fully refunded for your volunteer package.
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