
| Volunteer Information |
The 2012 Volunteer Application is now available, CLICK HERE to register! We are in need of over 1,000 volunteers to execute the event and to help the tournament generate funds for Pittsburgh area charities. |
| Volunteer Committees |
We have many fun and exciting opportunities to volunteer and get involved with the championship. Volunteers help ensure smooth operation of the tournament, which in turn helps the event generate much needed charitable dollars for local groups. Choose from the following committees: Admissions/Will Call - Sell tickets and exchange coupons at admission gate. Assist with security check of credentials and personal items, and sell Official Championship Programs and Daily Pairings Guides at all entrance gates. Committee days: Wednesday - Sunday Apparel - Inventory, maintain and distribute volunteer uniforms on specified days pre-tournament week. Assist with fulfillment of volunteer orders and sales during tournament week. Minimal lifting is required. Caddies - Assist with Professional Caddie registration and caddie services throughout tournament week. Committee days: Sunday - Sunday Champions Tour Initiatives - Work in conjunction with the tournament staff in the planning and execution of the Honorary Observer Program and Information Booth. Committee days: Thursday - Sunday Commissary - Responsible for the distribution of on course refreshments and snacks to players, staff and volunteers. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. required. Committee days: Sunday - Sunday Course Prep - Install stakes and rope and maintain rope lines through tournament week. Committee is responsible for removing rope and stakes after tournament. Most of the committee's work is accomplished the week prior to the tournament. Portions of the work of this committee require significant lifting. Events - Assist in the implementation of specific events and activities during tournament week which may include: Women's Day, Youth Clinics and other parties. First Aid - To provide emergency medical care services and medical assistance on tournament grounds during tournament week. Professionally medically trained personnel (doctors) only please. Documentation of license and/or certification required. Golf Carts - Allocate golf carts to PGA TOUR Staff, Chairs, Coordinators and Operations. Maintains a sign in/sign out sheet. Assign cart signage to individual carts. Ensure cart keys are returned; carts are charged and cleaned daily. Committee days: Sunday - Sunday Golf Channel/Television Spotters - Assist the Golf Channel with tournament responsibilities including carrying microphones and equipment for the Golf Channel staff. Committee days: Thursday - Sunday Hospitality - Greet guests and check credentials at entrances to sponsored hospitality locations. Assist Marshals with noise control when players are approaching hospitality areas. Committee days: Thursday - Sunday Long Drive - Long Drive Operators measure the location of a professional's ball on the fairway. Mandatory ShotLink training is required prior to tournament week. Committee days: Thursday - Sunday Marshals - Maintain the ease of movement for players, caddies and officials by controlling noise and gallery activities. Marshals will also assist with the movement of players on and off the course due to rain delays or whenever deemed necessary. Committee days: Wednesday - Sunday Media Center - Assist the Champions Tour Media Director in registration and providing credentials to Local, National and International journalists. Answer phones and provide scoring information to the media. Committee days: Monday - Sunday Office Support - Assist the Tournament Office Staff during the tournament with general administration
of the office. Committee days: Advance Week and Tournament Week On-Course Shuttles - Assist with shuttling participants, caddies, VIP's, etc. throughout the golf course as needed. Committee days: Monday - Sunday Practice Area - Staffs and maintains the practice facility area for contestants. Stocks and distributes practice range balls, drinks, etc. Maintains crowds and help players move from the range and putting green to the tee easily. Committee days: Monday - Sunday Pro-Am - Assist with overall execution of the event including but not limited to amateur player registration, gift pack inventory, distribution and assembly. Committee days: Monday - Wednesday Shipping and Supply - Record shipments received and deliver to tournament grounds and distribute to appropriate areas. Responsible for distributing Programs and Pairing Sheets to other committees and on course locations. Committee requires minor lifting. Committee days: Monday - Sunday Special Needs Shuttle - Provide cart transportation and assistance for disabled spectators to and from pick up and drop off areas to reserved disabled seating areas on course. Committee days: Wednesday - Sunday Standard Bearers- Youth - Consists mostly of young adults ages 13-18 that help maintain accurate player scores while assisting each professional group. Must be able to carry a standard sign (weighs approximately 5-7 pounds) and walk 18 holes. Committee days: Wednesday - Sunday Transportation - Provide transportation for players, their families and VIP guests before, during and after the tournament, to and from hotels and airports. Committee members are needed to transport vehicles Friday, Saturday and Sunday prior to tournament week and Monday following the event. Walking Scorers - Record statistics and scores for players on a Palm Pilot as part of the ShotLink system. Must be able to walk all 18 holes and attend a MANDATORY training session with Champions Tour officials. Must be available to work the Pro-Am on Wednesday; Committee days: Wednesday - Sunday Volunteer Village - Oversee volunteer village. Help with volunteer check in. |