Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the 2009 Summer National Senior Games presented by Humana. We want to make these the best Games ever. To accomplish this we will need thousands of individuals donating their time, energy, expertise and enthusiasm.
To get an idea of the many different volunteer opportunities, please click here
Online volunteer registration is now open.
Sign up in three easy steps:
- Open an account by providing your contact info.
- Accept the waiver.
- Select from a menu of available jobs and shifts. Once you have chosen your shifts, you will receive an email confirmation.
Volunteers are invited to attend one of five volunteer orientation sessions held in advance of the Games. These sessions are an opportunity to meet members of the 2009 Local Organizing Committee & fellow volunteers.
Orientation Session Schedule:
Saturday, June 27, 2009, 9-10 am - Lucie Stern Community Center Ballroom, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 6:30-7:30 pm - Cubberley Theater, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.
Saturday, July 18, 2009, 9-10 am - Lucie Stern Community Center Ballroom, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 6:30-7:30 pm - Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Street
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:30-7:30 pm - Rehearsal Theater, Avery Aquatic Center, Stanford University
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
STANFORD COMPETITION
Dates specific to sport competition dates- competition schedule
| Archery | Line Judge, Timing Assistant, Event Assistant, Venue Monitor |
| Badminton | Athlete Check-in, Scorekeeper, Results, Runner |
| Basketball | Scorekeeper *, Timer *, Results Recorder, Team Check-in, Runner |
| Golf | Athlete Check-in, Results Recorder |
| Race Walk | Athlete Check-in, Stager, Results Runner |
| Road Race | Course Monitor |
| Shuffleboard | Athlete Check-in, Scorer, Timer, Results Recorder |
| Soccer | Team Check-inv |
| Swimming | Athlete Check-in, Runner, Results Verification, Timer, Meet Marshall, Announcer |
| Table Tennis | Athlete Check-in/Event Assistant |
| Tennis | Tournament Desk Assistant, Information Desk, Runner |
| Track & Field | Event Assistant: 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, Discus, Hammer, High Jump, Javelin, Long Jump, Pole Vault, Shot Put, Triple Jump, Event Assistant Track, Runner, Athlete Check-in |
| Volleyball | Team Check-in, Runner, Scorer, Line Person |
| Water Polo | Secretary **, Game Timer **, 35 Sec Timer **, Event Assistant, Runner, Announcer |
OFF-CAMPUS COMPETITION
Dates specific to sport competition dates
| Cycling - Canada Road | Course Marshall |
| Fencing - Treasure Island | Athlete Check-in, Event Assistant, Hospitality, Set-up**, Breakdown** |
| Golf - Harding Park, SF | Athlete Check-in |
| Golf - Palo Alto Municipal | Athlete Check-in |
| Horseshoes - San Jose | Pit Crew/Scorekeeper, Athlete Check-in |
| Softball - Twin Creeks, Sunnyvale | Team Check-in, Results Recorder, Runner |
| Triathlon - Port of Redwood City | Course Marshall, Transition, Athlete Check-in |
* Requires training
** Requires experience/knowledge
STANFORD GENERAL EVENT MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Most positions available 7/31-8/15
Ambassador/Information Booth
Athlete Registration
Athlete Village Operations
Ice Cream Vending
Communications Assistant
Green Team
Hospitality Prep/Distribution
Media
Results Data Verification
Senior Games Mascot
Set-up and Strike Crew
Special Hospitality Events
Sports Desk
Volunteer Registration
Warehouse
Note: All Volunteer Opportunities are subject to change and to availability
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Thank you, and welcome to the team.