Volunteers
Volunteer applications will be open on 1st June 2020. A notice will be sent out when the volunteering positions opens up. All enquiries and applications can be sent to volunteers@deafsports.org.au
Types of volunteers needed:
VOLUNTEER TITLE | JOB DESCRIPTION |
Customer Information | Welcome sportspeople & people, answer questions, provide information & directions, check registration/tickets, crowd control, etc. |
Administration | Assist with general administration duties, document preparation, correspondence, maintain equipment records, computer use etc. |
IT/Computer | Assist with IT and computer operation support. |
Logistics & Operations | Assist with set up & packing of equipment, distribute kit bags, set up banners & information signs at venues, load & unload supplies from vehicles (some heavy lifting will be required). |
Transport | Assist with driving vehicles & shuttle bus – transport VIPs, sportspeople and goods to various venues, supervise vehicle loading at venues. |
Food Delivery | Assist with delivering meals to volunteers/sports convenors at venues. |
Ticket & Merchandise Sales | Assist with selling tickets & merchandise, fasten wristbands, provide information to visitors (cash handling skills an advantage). |
Opening/Closing Ceremonies | Assist with check-in sports people & performers, fasten wristbands, assist with Athletes Parade & performers. |
Video/Photographer | Assist with taking videos/photos at various sports venues, social events etc. |
Social Events | Assist with check-in sports people and performers, fasten wristbands, etc. |
Volunteer Check-In | Assist with check-in volunteers, fasten wristbands, provide programs & festival lanyards, provide sign-in/out sheets. |
Venue/Games Hub/Medal Ceremonies Attendant | Assist with venue entrance & wristband check on entry into ticketed venues. Notify security of any issues relating to door entry.
Assist with clearways at venue entries & walkways, assist with presentation of medal ceremonies at various venues. |
Competition Results Collection | Assist with collecting daily results of all competitions and deliver to Games Hub for documentation. |
Marketing/Public Relations | Welcome officials, sponsors, VIPs and visiting media. Assist with marketing & distribution of information/competition results. |
Accreditation & Distribution | Assist with general administration - enter information into computer; uniform processing; issuing of accreditation; enter participant information; answer registration enquiries; and compile results |
Interpreter | Assist with providing communication access |
Errands Messenger | Assist Official Volunteers where required and do various errands. |
Social Media Champion | Assist with updating ADG social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) with results, photos, videos, etc. |
Games Hub Attendant | Same duties as Venue Attendant |