2008 Rogers Cup Volunteer Committees

Committee Name Committee Description Inside/Outside
Accreditation Responsible for preparing accreditation on a user-friendly system Inside
Centre Court Control Responsible for verifying tickets and directing people to their seats Outside - must be able to stand for long periods
Greeters Responsible for welcoming volunteers to the tournament and overseeing the shuttle bus system Outside
Guest Information Volunteers provide various tournament information to the public Outside(under a tent)
Magazine Sales Responsible for selling and distributing the tournament commemorative magazine Outside
Media Responsibilities include photocopying press releases, researching information from various websites and answering the phone. Previous media experience an asset Inside
Outside Courts and Pass Control Responsibilities include verifying credentials for access into restricted areas and helping with crowd control at Court #1 and Court #2 Inside and Outside
Promotions Volunteers interact with spectators on behalf of sponsors. They operate contests, special events and give-aways. It is recommended that you are under 30 years of age Outside
Public First Aid Provide First Aid Services to spectators and volunteers. Must be a Paramedic or R.N. Inside
Ticket Takers Responsible for making sure that no one with incorrect tickets or passes is allowed onto the grounds Outside
Tournament Office The centre of communication for the tournament. Volunteers provide pertinent information to the public, volunteers and tournament personnel Inside
Transportation Responsible for driving the players, officials and VIPs around the city, generally between the airport, the hotels and tournament site. (Minimum age is 25) Inside and Outside
Uniforms Volunteers co-ordinate and distribute tournament uniforms to volunteers and other tournament personnel. Please Note: Volunteers on this committee volunteer for one week 4 - 6 weeks prior to the tournament date. Inside
VIP Services Responsible for hosting VIPs in the Centre of Excellence, at the VIP Entrance and on the Suite Level Inside
Volleys The on-site volunteer restaurant. Volunteers are responsible for hosting and overseeing the restaurant during meal times by keeping it clean and well stocked Inside