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Are you awesome at helping others achieve their goals? Then we want you to join our team as an Event Ambassador. Our Ambassadors are our MVPs (Most Valuable Players) because they are the driving force behind our team on event days. The 2019 State Cup Event Ambassadors are being recruited for Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of December in Port Macquarie.

The NSW State Cup is the premier competition for NSW Touch Football clubs across the state in an excellent competition for the state’s most talented players, coaches, referees, and administrators.

Following on from the success of the 2018 event with a crowd of 7000 people in attendance, we’re going to need your help again. So, if you’re not planning on participating, why not volunteer as an Event Ambassador? It’s another terrific way to get involved without missing out on all the fun!

Volunteers are extremely important and are an integral part to any sporting competition or tournament. There is no way this massive event could be staged without the involvement of volunteers.

Reasons to get involved:

-Being part of the event and supporting the sport

-Helping put smiles on the faces of participants

-Meeting lots of interesting people

-To extend current or learn new skills

-To gain experience in sporting events and tournament

What’s on offer?

-Many roles to choose from, catering to a variety of individuals.

-People and groups needed from Friday to Sunday!

-Come along and register as a family, a great bounding opportunity!

-Free meals, shirt, shorts, and hat as well as other branded NSW Touch Football goodies on the day!

-The chance to meet new people, create new opportunities and build life long experiences.

-Gain new skills or improve on existing ones.

-Students- enhance your employability!

What does each of the volunteer areas do?

-Each area will require volunteers for different times of the day and for different length shifts.

-The Hub Admin – is where the athletes, coaches, and spectators come to ask questions and respond to various requests across the whole event.

-The Hub Results – is where the athletes, coaches, and spectators come and view results after their games and check on progress throughout the event.

-Street Crew – Volunteers in this area will assist with the Traffic and Bus service including the safety and directing of Athletes, coaches, and spectators through pre-during and post-event.

-Ground Marshals are required to guide the athletes, Coaching Staff and Spectators around the precinct and ensure that all do so in a safe and friendly manner. Ages have spanned up to people in their 70’s, so you are never too old to volunteer, as long as you have the right attitude and want to help out.

University/TAFE Students

Are you currently studying and need to complete volunteer hours or practical experience? Volunteering for the 2016 State Cup is a great opportunity for you!

In just one weekend you can knock off plenty of your required hours whilst experiencing one of the biggest sporting events in the state. Add it to your CV and this could also help you in finding future employment.

Event Ambassador FAQ’s

I’ve heard that groups are able to volunteer and receive a donation. Is this true and how much is the donation?
Any not-for-profit group such as a sporting, charity, church group, etc are able to apply to volunteer and will receive a donation in return. The donation will vary depending on where the group volunteers & how many hours are spent volunteering. Volunteers may not necessarily be together in a group, but be spread over the precinct where required.

How do I register as a group?
Please email your details including a contact phone number to [email protected]u She will be in contact soon to discuss available roles.

Is there an age restriction on some volunteer roles?
Yes there is with 16 being the youngest accepted as an Event Ambassador role.

Can I work in an area that will help me gain experience towards my course?
Every endeavour will be done to assist you in working in an area where you are able to gain assistance for your career transition. Please contact us and let us know what skills you have and what you want to achieve.

I am doing a university course that involves a practical portion. Am I able to use this volunteering count towards my course?
You will receive and Certification of Appreciation and if applicable a letter can be written for you from NSW Touch Football to validate the volunteering hours that you have performed.

Want to find out more?

Whether you can only help for a couple of hours, a day or the whole event, we need your help! We have a number of positions to be filled and we can suit it to your availability.

For more information contact Rebecca Dennis via rebecca.dennis@nswtouch.com.au or +612 9558 9333

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