Thursday, November 13, 2008

Fulfill your responsibilities

There are countless volunteer opportunities for us as students of the sports industry. We are constantly being offered opportunities to play a role in sporting events, whether it be within our own college athletic departments, for outside local sports organizations or even for professional teams and leagues. We should, by all means, take advantage of these opportunities, as not only is it a resume builder but it is also a chance for us to see how sports operate and for us to continuously build our network with professionals in the field.

Therefore, we need to be sure we are representing ourselves in a positive manner, as volunteer opportunities can often lead to something bigger and better for us. Also important to note is the fact that we are most often also representing someone or something bigger than ourselves, such as our program and university or the person who invited us to participate.

As a volunteer you are fulfilling a very important role, as events would not be as successful without the help from volunteers. A few pieces of advice in regards to expectations when serving in the role as a volunteer:
  • Arrive on time, wearing appropriate attire (ask before arriving if your contact does not tell you before hand)
  • Make sure you know the answers to frequently asked questions (customer service is key)
  • Be sure to serve in the specific role you were asked to serve (if you were asked to be an usher, watching the crowd and not the game - do just that)
  • Be sure to eat before you arrive as often times a break for food is not scheduled into your working session
  • Do not complain
  • Be sure to thank your supervisor for the opportunity
  • Do not expect to receive anything for free
Have fun!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

A few pieces of advice in regards to expectations when serving in the role as a volunteer...

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