Volunteer

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION CLOSED
June 10, 2008

Due to an overwhelming response we have filled all 2008 Tournament volunteer positions. Thank YOU for the amazing show of support. Please join us on June 14th on Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 6th Street NW for the 13th Annual Hoop Dreams 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament & Community Festival.

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Enthusiastic, dedicated day-of-event volunteers are needed. There are opportunities to work in the food tent, service player thirst stations, serve as registration volunteers, work with the scoreboard staff, help with event logistics or be a utility volunteer or "floater." Volunteers who work one full shift will receive complimentary lunch and Hoop Dreams t-shirt. Please come out and support a great event for a great cause! Please note that all Tournament volunteers must be 15 years of age as of June 14, 2008. We thank you for your cooperation.

LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (Closed)

We have a limited number of Leadership Volunteer positions for those who are able to commit more time and are willing to be involved with the planning of the event and to possibly supervise other volunteers on the day of the event.

Leadership positions may require your participation in a conference call and a meeting before the event. Leadership positions require a full day commitment on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 9:00am to approximately 6:00pm. One category of Leadership is the Court Supervisor. Court Supervisors should have basketball experience as a player, coach or league or Tournament organizer. Other non-basketball Leadership positions are described in greater detail on our special Leadership Volunteer website: http://hdtournament.wordpress.com/. If you are interested in serving as a Court Supervisor or Leadership Volunteer please register below.

DAY OF EVENT VOLUNTEERS (Closed)

Survey Team (Closed)
We will be conducting a survey of all attendees and participants on June 14th. A few dedicated and personable volunteers are needed to circulate throughout the site asking players, volunteers, spectators, visitors, etc. a few questions about why they are in attendance and how they learned of the event. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. Shifts available: 8am-12pm and 12pm-end of play.

Red Carpet Team (Closed)
Friendly but assertive folks are needed to work with our Ashley Events Stage Manager to help move participants along the "red carpet" from the Ridgewells VIP Tent to the entertainment stage for the 12 Noon Sponsor & Community Leader Recognition Program. Team members are needed from 11am-2pm.

Site Set-Up & Breakdown Logistics (Closed)
A few good men and women are needed to do moderate to heavy lifting on Friday night, June 13th, and at the end of the day on Saturday, June 14th. This is an important and vital area of responsibility and your participation would be greatly appreciated. We need committed and dedicated logistics volunteers on Friday night starting at 9:00 PM and again on Saturday evening at 5:00 PM. If you are interested in making a vital, important and greatly appreciated contribution, this is the job for you. 

Thirst Station Volunteer (Closed)
There are several Thirst Stations located throughout the site at which players can help themselves to drinking water. These thirst stations will consist of a table, 2-3 water coolers and a supply of cups. Volunteers will replenish these stations with cups, water and ice throughout the day. Two shifts are available: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:00 PM to the end of play. Moderate physical exertion is necessary.

Player Registration (Closed)
Volunteers will collect registration fees, hand out t-shirts and wristbands, distribute copies of the official rules and answer players' questions. Volunteers need to report at 7:00 AM on Saturday, June 14th.

Food Tent (Closed)
Hoop Dreams provides free food and beverages to all players, tournament officials, working volunteers and the general public. A team of food service professionals from DC Central Kitchen grills hot dogs and hamburgers and prepares other food items. Volunteers assist the Food Tent staff to prepare and serve the food and beverages. Note that between 12:00-1:00 pm food service is limited to Tournament officials, Referees, Court Supervisors and other on-court volunteers who are working both morning and afternoon shifts. These individuals will be identified by a red wristband.

Beverage Tent (Closed)
Help raise funds for Hoop Dreams by working in the Beverage Tent where product donated by Coca-Cola and FUZE Beverages will be sold for $2.00 per can or bottle. Note that all Tournament Volunteers and Tournament Player with official wristbands will be entitled to free beverages throughout the day. All others will pay. Morning and afternoon shifts available. [Note: One Leadership Volunteer is needed who is willing to make an all day commitment.]

Volunteer Headquarters (Closed)
A small group of well organized and cheerful folks are needed to meet and greet arriving volunteers, provide them with necessary equipment and supplies, and assign them to their duty stations. The shifts are 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, and 2:00 pm to the end of play. 

Scoreboard Runner (Closed)
Scoreboard runners shuttle back and forth between the master scoreboard and each of the 14 Tournament courts, and deliver the score sheets from each court to the scoreboard. Lots of walking is necessary. Great exercise! Two shifts available: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:00 PM to the end of play. 

Floater (Closed)
Floaters are general-purpose volunteers. A Floater must be ready, willing, able and flexible. A Floater may be called upon to perform a variety of miscellaneous tasks, as needed. Please note that if you sign up as a Floater you must be willing to work in any area listed above. Two shifts available: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:00 PM to the end of play. 

To sign up please complete the form below and we will get back to you. Thank you for your interest in the Hoop Dreams 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament and Community Festival. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our volunteer coordinators. Our Volunteer Coordinators Bekah Meyerowitz (bekah@hoopdreams.org) and Kate Thompson (kate@hoopdreams.org) are available to answer your questions.

All Tournament volunteers must be 15 years of age as of June 14, 2008. We thank you for your cooperation.

Volunteer Registration is CLOSED for June 14, 2008. Thank YOU!