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Equestrian

We invite you to join us in the excitement and celebration of an Olympic year event in the sport of Modern Pentathlon. This competition in the United States will be providing a venue for you to promote your horse, while at the same time providing valuable service to the many experienced equestrians as they compete.In the sport of Modern Pentathlon, the athlete is issued his equine partner through a draw just prior to competing in the arena.It's a tradition 100 years strong in the Olympics and one that shows the true ability of the competitor's adaptability, both horse and human

For more information regarding horse or equestrian Volunteering please visit: http://www.sunshinepentathlon.com/volunteers--horses.html

Volunteer
Want to get involved?

We are always on the look-out for reliable task-masters of all ages to join our Sarasota Bradenton Modern Pentathlon volunteer staff.

We have a job for you, no matter what your background experience is, and will match you with the position that interests you most.

Email: Volunteersbmpoc@gmail.com
Call: 941.363.1450

MODERN PENTATHLON (VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS):

Drivers: You will be on call to drive athletes, coaches & dignitaries to the different sports venues, hotels, restaurants, and special-function sites.

Golf Cart Drivers: You will assist the smooth running of the event by driving Course Officials, VIPs or Key Staff to different areas of the event location.

Hospitality: You will act as ambassadors for the community to welcome all athletes, visitors & spectators to the various sports & special events venues. May be assigned to airport transfer to meet and greet arriving guests. May be assigned to different venue hotels to assist in ushering athletes and guests to their assigned transportation. Or You will usher the athletes at the various sports venues to ensure smooth transition from one sporting location to the next. You may be assigned to escort randomly selected athletes to the Doping Test Station. You may also assist with set up box lunches and snacks for althetes and coaches.

General Staffing: We will require a pool of about 80-100 volunteers who will be assigned to one of the following "General� staffing roles, ID security check, Media escort, floater, runner, Volunteer sign-in, etc.

Venue Set up / Breakdown: You will help set-up and/or break-down sports equipment, tents, tables & chairs at the various sports & special function venues. Fencing strips (each strip weighs about 20-30 pds) assembly and disassembly. You are part of the set-up staff but with lighter duties, i.e. banners, flags, signage, table decorations, serving, etc.

General - Ticket Operations/Collectors: You will be selling event tickets at the polo ground and checking tickets. It requires money handling/exchange of tickets. Monitors entrance to ensure no unauthorized access. You will assist in selling Modern Pentathlon merchandise at the Nathan Benderson Park location. It requires money handling/exchange of goods. The peak shopping times are pre-game, during breaks, and post-game. You may be moved to assist in other areas as needed during non-peak times.

Course / Range Attendant - Timers/Monitors: You will work with referees on monitoring a course or timing an athlete during the sporting activity.

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