A team of volunteers is an integral part of making the River City Ball a successful one. If you are willing to dedicate your time on July 12, 2008 and would like to participate, please contact Ramey Danielson at
ramey01@hevanet.com.
The following exciting volunteer positions are available. Please see the description of the positions.
Check in desk
- Ensure all competitors are properly registered for competition events and paid as they check in
- Sell remaining tickets at the door
- Sell programs
- Communicate with Marshalling and Floor Manager to advise of cancellations
- Answer general questions from guests
Door Attendant
- Check audience tickets at entrance to ballroom
- Facilitate movement of guests and competitors within, into and out of the ballroom
- Patrol all entrances and exits to/from ballroom area
- Identify and contain security-related problems and notify event coordinator or building security
Deck Captains
- Position is appropriate for experienced competition volunteers or ex-competitors only
- Organize competitors to enter ballroom for each competition round, in On-Deck area
- Call competitors from dressing rooms and elsewhere as necessary; count couples; determine whether heats should be added or cancelled; communicate constantly with Registration
Floater/Runner
- Assist wherever necessary
- Could involve working in several different positions over one shift
- As Runner: Collect marking sheets from judges at the end of competition rounds and give to Scrutineer
- As Runner: Sit or stand unobtrusively at edge of ballroom during competition rounds without blocking audience sight lines
Setup/Take-Down
- Assist in setting up ballroom and lobby area (decorating tables, positioning vendor tables posting signs and hanging banners, etc.)
- Assist in clearing the ballroom and lobby area
Trophies/Awards
- Backstage, assist Trophies Coordinator in organizing trophies and other awards
- Ensure trophies and other awards are in order for presentation to correct competitors
- Assist during awards presentations
