Day-Of Volunteer Training

Day-of Volunteer = 2-hour shift

1. You are very important in helping us run a safe, fun and organized competition!

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• 85% of our all-volunteer Regional Board members will be in a competition space facilitating the competition and working with the teams.

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• We need YOU to help EVERYTHING run smoothly—You are the face of Odyssey!!

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• Odyssey is Fun… Student Focused… Positive… Flexible… Problem Solvers… Fair… Fun!!

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• You will be representing a team who is required to supply

a Day-of volunteer to work a short shift.

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• Please show up to your assigned time and stay throughout. Failure to comply could result in a penalty for your team. Be in touch if you run into a situation. (Susan 412-418-9117)

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• Thank you for taking a moment to understand the logistics of the day and your role in helping the day be awesOMe!

8. Arrive a little early to your shift to get up to speed. Wear a volunteer name tag. Get to know your station. When new volunteers arrive, get them set up and give advice on how to approach your station.

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• There will be a clipboard at each station with a map of the building and other pertinent information. The main information stations will have additional information which can identify where volunteers should be, where each student is performing, and more.

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10. No matter where you are assigned, please be on the lookout for safety concerns, outside assistance concerns, family members who need directions, teams who run into trouble, and more!

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11. There are police officers on duty during the competition. Call 911 if there is a medical emergency. There is a first aid kit at the Main Level - 3rd floor - Info Station #1. If there is a fire alarm, help people calmly exit the building.

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12. If there are any issues, like an argument, a medical situation, a facilities issue, etc, even if it has been resolved, please write down a short report and let Susan know asap. (412-418-9117)

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Please link to the Regional Tournament tab on our website. The Volunteer Sign-up sheet will be live a few weeks before the Tournament. There, you can understand the responsibilities of each assignment & self-register for your shift. All teams who fail to provide a Day Of Volunteer will be assigned a shift and expected to have volunteer serve that role, or risk getting penalty against their total score.

Types of assignments:

• Prop Drop Off
• Information Stations
• Judge Break Room Monitors
• Merchandise Sales
• Raffle Ticket Sales
• Score Room Runner
• Spontaneous Hallway Monitor

Peters TWP HS Main Level - 3rd floor

Peters TWP HS Lower Level - 2nd floor

And finally…

• Report directly to your assignment.
• Please arrive early to get acclimated.
• Sign in on the sign in sheet at your station.
• If you are last, please collect up the items at your station and take to Info Station #1 - Main Level - 3rd fl.
• Friday night volunteers should report to Info Station #1 - Main Level - 3rd fl.

THANK YOU!