VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS FOR 2011 ARE NOW CLOSED.

Volunteer Role Descriptions

The 2011 World Netball Series is fast approaching so now the time has come to put together a team of volunteers to make this event a great success. If you wish to be a part of this year's World Netball Series as a volunteer, no experience of netball is necessary and you can be assured that you will be made welcome and catch an awesome display of netball from the world's top teams.

Below are the volunteer roles that were available for the 2011 World Netball Series

Objective

Assisting the World Netball Series in a professional manner by updating scores and statistics.

Key Tasks

Updating scores on the World Netball Series website.
Providing score sheets for teams.

Requirements

Good communication skills.
Professional and courteous manner.

Objective

Representing the World Netball Series in a friendly and professional manner whilst selling programmes to spectators.

Key Tasks

Operate the programme sales desk.
Inform spectators of promotional offers and competitions.
Handle money and ensure that it is stored securely.

Requirements

Good communication skills.
Professional and courteous manner.

Objective

Provide general event support and assistance at the World Netball Series

Key Tasks

On hand to assist the Operations Manager e.g. ice baths, moving equipment etc.

Requirements

Good communication skills.
Professional and courteous manner.
Willing/able to take on more physical/active tasks.

Objective

Provide support and assistance in the Media Centre.

Key Tasks

Ensure that media requirements are met throughout the event.
Carry out any other duties that may be reasonably required e.g. basic office admin assistance.

Requirements

Good communication skills.
Professional and courteous manner.
Basic IT skills.

Objective

Representing the World Netball Series in a friendly and professional manner towards VIP’s.

Key Tasks

Greet VIP’s and direct them to the designated VIP area.
Support the VIP Manager and carry out any other duties that may be reasonably required.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills.
Professional and courteous manner.

Objective

Representing the World Netball Series in a friendly and professional manner towards VIP’s, ensuring that all their needs are met
and that their experience of the event is a pleasant and enjoyable one.

Key Tasks

Look after VIP’s throughout the event in the designated VIP area.
Support the VIP Manager and carry out any other duties that may be reasonably required.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills.
Professional and courteous manner

Objective

Representing the World Netball Series in a friendly and professional manner towards members of the public, players, officials etc.

Key Tasks

Ensure public and players/officials are directed to the correct areas and do not enter restricted areas.
Check that event staff/officials/spectators are in possession of the correct accreditation pass or tickets.

Requirements

Good communication skills and the ability to say no.
Courteous and professional manner when dealing with queries from the public.

Objective

Representing the World Netball Series in ensuring games run efficiently.

Key Tasks

Vital part of officiating team.
Active role in ensuring game runs smoothly.
Ensuring ball is quickly recovered when it goes out of play.

Requirements

Ages 14-16.
Professional and courteous manner
Enthusiasm and a good level of fitness.

Objective

Representing the World Netball Series in a friendly and professional manner whilst supporting the delivery of concourse activities.

Key Tasks

Promote England Netball programmes to spectators
Help to run concourse activities
Man the Kit Amnesty desk
Man the ‘Window into the World of Netball’ display
Handle money and ensure that it is stored securely

Requirements

Good communication skills.
Professional and courteous manner.