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VOLUNTEERS

Questions? Email swentz@nscsports.org or call 763.717.3238.

Our volunteers make it happen!

They come from diverse backgrounds, a variety of ages, have a wealth of experience, and ALL share one thing in common, they care about USA CUP! Come join us…whether you’re a participant or spectator, youth or adult, local or visiting, we have a place for you. Be a part of the CUP experience. Next steps:

 

  • »  Complete the online application. Application deadline is July 1, 2011.
  • »  Staff will contact you prior to USA CUP to discuss volunteer opportunities and your potential schedule.
  • »  Volunteers working eight hours or more receive a unique staff shirt that serves as both a uniform and provides access to many tournament activities.
  • »  Volunteers 19 years old and younger will also receive a participant wristband for access to Schwan's USA CUP activities. Note: athlete party and dances require chaperones.

 

Below are some of the various volunteer positions available during Schwan's USA CUP.

Activities

Volunteers play fundamental roles in the facilitation of activities and are the reason that a vast selection of opportunities can be offered to tournament participants. Possible duties include, but are not limited to, staffing the tournament Information Booth, assisting with athlete dances and VIP/Coach parties, and staffing off-site trips to the wave pool, Twins game, and bowling alley. Chaperones for dances and off-site activities must be 21 years of age or older.

Award Ceremonies

Present winning teams with trophies/medals after completion of championship games.

Airport Greeters

As Minnesota 's largest tourism event we want to welcome our guests properly. Volunteers meet the teams and referees at the airport and assist them with tournament information and connect them to the Schwan's USA CUP transportation. Lots of walking so great opportunity to get exercise!

Field Managers

Field managers are the lifeblood of the tournament! As a field manager, you're the first point of contact and information for tournament attendees and referees. You're stationed at a field manager tent in the middle of the action and you get to watch from one to four fields of soccer games at a time. You help games get started on time, answer questions from curious parents and players, make tournament headquarters aware of game start times and any problems on the field, summon medical personnel if needed, and assist the referees stationed at your tent. If you like meeting new people and watching soccer, this is the place for you.

Guide Program

Work as an interpreter while acting as a host and liaison for international teams during the week. Languages needed for the tournament include French, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish.

Opening Ceremonies

Organization of the team entrance, access control, ushers, set-up/tear-down for Opening Ceremonies.

Referee Transportation

Adult drivers for on-site referee transport during the week.

Schwan Zone

Come help in one of the most exciting places at Schwan’s USA CUP, the Schwan Zone, an interactive family fun zone located in the NSC Sports Hall. Help serve as a bouncer to Club Schwan’s, distribute samples and ice cream, and most of all make sure people are relaxed and enjoying themselves.