Feb 9, 2018 - Volunteering at the Birmingham Classic is your chance to play a pivotal role in delivering a major interna
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VOLUNTEER INFO SHEET Volunteering at the Birmingham Classic is your chance to play a pivotal role in delivering a major international tennis tournament. You’ll get to do so as part of a super friendly team and watch the world’s best female players in action at the beautiful Edgbaston Priory Club. We are counting on our volunteer team to be the friendly face of the tournament and ensure everyone who attends the Classic has an experience they’ll never forget. We have a number of front-line roles on offer (see p.2), all of which rely on you creating a positive, welcoming atmosphere around the venue and being on hand to help those in need. In return, we promise you a really fun and rewarding volunteering experience. For example, we’ll give you a different role or location to cover each shift, so that every day on site is exciting and different. Likewise we will mix up who you work alongside each day, so that you get to meet lots of the 130 other volunteers at the event. We pride ourselves on having a very sociable and committed team - it’s a big reason why people love volunteering at the Classic so much! You’ll also get a great package of exclusive ‘benefits’ too (see p.3). The best of these is the volunteer seating area on Centre Court, where you’ll get to watch an incredible lineup compete on one of the best grass courts in the world. Already confirmed to appear are Great Britain’s Johanna Konta and two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, with more superstars set to be announced soon. We’ll also provide you with a high-quality uniform, offers on tickets, a private rest area, pre-event training and links to further volunteering opportunities. And don’t just take our word for it that you’ll have an amazing time. The 2017 volunteer team (pictured below) rated their overall experience as 9.4 out of 10, with 94% saying they definitely wanted to volunteer again in 2018. This year we’re aiming for a perfect 10! You don’t have to be a tennis expert or seasoned volunteer to get involved. We’re simply after people with lots of enthusiasm, plenty of dedication and a passion for helping others. So if you’d like to be part of something special this summer, continue reading below and apply today!
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VENUE & EVENT DATES WHERE
Edgbaston Priory Club, Sir Harrys Road, Birmingham, B15 2UZ
WHEN
Saturday 16 - Sunday 24 June 2018
ROLES CENTRE COURT STEWARD Check tickets as fans enter Centre Court and direct them to their seats Ensure those inside Centre Court are respectful of play on court and of others around them MATCH COURT STEWARD Manage the movement and volume of spectators around the match courts Help run the pop-up Wimbledon Museum, encouraging fans to visit and interact MEET’N’GREETER Scan tickets as fans enter the venue and manage crowds/queues where necessary Create an upbeat, positive atmosphere as people arrive Answer questions and queries about the event and venue SCHOOLS FESTIVAL ASSISTANT* Assist the East Midlands LTA team of professional coaches with the delivery of on-court activities for the Schools Festival Help to ensure that all children involved have a fun and safe time No coaching experience is required for this role but lots of energy is a must! *Applicants for this role must be available to volunteer on Monday 18, Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 June. If selected to do this role, you will have to obtain an LTA DBS certificate (we will help arrange this for you). You will also receive an additional pre-event briefing. TEAM LEADER** Supervise a group of 8-12 volunteers in a specific area of the venue, ensuring their positions are properly staffed at all required times Help communicate messages from the Volunteer Manager/Event team to volunteers in your area Ensure volunteers in your team are going for regular breaks at the appropriate times Be on hand to report and assist with fan & venue issues (e.g. ticket problems, slip & trip hazards) Feedback on daily issues at morning briefings with the Volunteer Manager **Applicants for this role must commit to volunteering for a minimum of five days. If selected to do this role, you will have to obtain an LTA DBS certificate (we will help arrange this for you). You will also receive an additional pre-event briefing.
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VOLUNTEER BENEFITS • Complimentary tickets and access to special offers • High-quality event uniform • Generous daily food allowance, plus as much tea & coffee as you need(!) • Private volunteer rest area to relax in whilst on breaks • Reserved volunteer seating area in Centre Court • A pre-event Training Session to equip you with all the info, skills and confidence you’ll need • Links to further volunteering opportunities • Personal statement/reference for future volunteer, job or academic applications (upon request) Your welfare is also our top priority. We always timetable sufficient numbers to ensure you’ll receive plenty of regular breaks throughout the day. Plus you’ll always be partnered with at least one other volunteer, so that you’re not isolated and always have someone to chat with whilst on duty. Unfortunately we are unable to offer financial support/cover expenses for travel or accommodation.
REQUIREMENTS 1. You must be aged 18 or older at the time of the event. 2. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 1-hour Selection Session at the Edgbaston Priory Club on one of the following days: •
Wednesday 28 March or Thursday 5 April or Monday 9 April
You must attend a Selection Session in order to be considered for a volunteer position. If you have already attended a Selection Session for either the Nottingham Open or Birmingham Classic since 2015, you will not need to attend another one in 2018. 3. If offered a volunteer position, you must commit to: i. Volunteer on a minimum of three days across the event. The daily start/finish times for shifts will vary depending on your role and when play finishes for the day. When informing us of your availability on your application form, please work on the basis that your shift times will be as follows for all days: Start 9.30 am Finish 7 pm ii. Attend a Training Session on either Thursday 14 June (evening) or Friday 15 June (afternoon) 4. Applicants are advised that all roles will require you to be standing/on your feet for extended periods. You will of course be afforded lots of regular, lengthy breaks throughout your shift in which to relax.
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TIMELINE Applications open
Friday 9 February 2018
Applications close
Sunday 18 March
Selection sessions
Wednesday 28 March or Thursday 5 April or Monday 9 April
Positions offered
week beginning Monday 16 April
Training sessions
Thursday 14 June or Friday 15 June
Event
Saturday 16 June - Sunday 24 June 2018
ABOUT THIS EVENT The Birmingham Classic is a WTA Premier women’s grass-court tournament It has been hosted at the Edgbaston Priory Club since 1982 It features a singles main draw of 32 players and a doubles main draw of 16 pairs The reigning singles champion is Petra Kvitova (CZE) The reigning doubles champions are Ashleigh Barty (AUS) & Casey Dellacqua (AUS) The Tournament Director is Patrick Hughesman
GET IN TOUCH
[email protected] Please don’t hesitate to email us if you have any questions about volunteering at this event.
APPLY NOW lta.org.uk/ClassicVolunteers Please submit an online application via the link above! Why not apply with family or friends? You will have to submit separate applications, but we will gladly arrange for you to be together at selection/training sessions, whilst on site etc.
