2012 Volunteer Opportunities
Admissions - Full as of 3/5/12
Welcome spectators and check tickets/credentials at admission gates.
Sunday, August 26 – Tuesday, August 28.
Corporate Hospitality
Provide information and assistance to corporate clients. Monitor hospitality areas to ensure only properly credentialed clients are admitted. Assist marshals with noise control when players are approaching hospitality areas.
Sunday, August 26 – Tuesday, August 28.
Course Prep. and Construction*
Assist with constructing, dismantling,
inventory and storing tournament-related materials. Assist with signage and special
projects. Assist staff in assembling/disassembling and
installing/removing scoreboards.
Dates to be announced.
Golf Carts - Full as of 4/9/12
Maintain, manage and distribute golf cart fleet.
Friday, August 24 – Tuesday, August 28.
Marshals^
Enforce crowd control and golf etiquette among spectators at
tees, greens, fairways and hospitality areas. Identify and guard landing areas during play. Quiet galleries and stop traffic during play.
Sunday, August 26 – Tuesday, August 28.
Practice Area
Manage and control the operation for the driving range, chipping area and putting greens.
Saturday, August 25 – Tuesday, August 28.
Pro-Am Services - Full as of 3/8/12
Check-in amateur contestants and assemble/distribute tee prizes. Assist with inventory, packaging & distribution of volunteer uniforms & credentials.
Saturday, August 25– Sunday, August 28.
Scoring
Maintain manual scoreboard and assist staff at scoring
areas. Climbing ladders and working on elevated platforms may be
necessary. Operate scoring central and communicate with Walking Scorers.
Sunday, August 26 – Tuesday, August 28.
Supply Distribution*
Provide water, soda and sports drinks
for the contestants on course and supply food, beverages and ice to
appropriate volunteer committees. Staff and maintain the tournament
storage container including inventory of all tournament supplies and
deliveries and distribute, maintain and check their status. Distribute daily pairings sheets and tournament magazines.
Friday, August 24 – Wednesday, August 29.
Transportation
Meet players and VIP guests at the airport and assist them with their transportation needs. Assist tournament staff with miscellaneous transportation needs. As needed, drive shuttle vehicles between hotels and the course for players’ family members and VIP guests. Must be over 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and be knowledgeable of Portland area. Shift times for this committee will vary.
Friday, August 24 – Wednesday, August 29.
Volunteer Headquarters
Manage Volunteer Headquarters (volunteer hospitality and check-in area). Oversee various committees' check-in process and assist with other tournament needs. Duties may include filling in at other positions on-course as-needed.
Friday, August 24 – Wednesday, August 29.
Walking Scorer - Full as of 5/1/12
Walk with pro-am and/or main field groups to record scores. Relay scoring information to Scoring Central and Leaderboards. Knowledge of golf required.
Sunday, August 26 – Tuesday, August 28.
Will Call
Monitor the pickup location for credentials which have been ordered in advance or authorized by the Tournament Office.
Saturday, August 26 – Tuesday, August 28.
