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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the 9th annual Young Aces Open event! This day is sure to be full of fun activities with Richmond's youth. The Young Aces Open takes place at the Mary and Frances Youth Center. Volunteer duties range from setup and breakdown to court monitor and activity station leaders.
MAIN LOCATION - Mary and Frances Youth Center
120 S Linden St.
Richmond VA 23220.
Mary and Frances Youth Center is located between the Cary St Gym and Cary St Field.
Please arrive a few minutes prior to the time you sign up for so you can sign-in and be given directions for your assignment!
RAIN LOCATION - Richmond Volleyball Club
2921 Byrdhill Road
Henrico, VA 23228
**We will notify you by e-mail 24 hours prior to the event if the event is moved indoors due to rain. If you do not have transportation to get to the rain location, please notify us ASAP when this is announced so that we can plan accordingly**
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Shifts (13)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Volunteer/Guest Sign In | 7:00am (ET) | 9:00am (ET) | Your job is to check in volunteers and guests as they arrive at the event. You will instruct them on where to go based on what their volunteer assignment is for the day. | 2/2 | Over |
Event Setup | 7:30am (ET) | 9:30am (ET) | Volunteers will assist in setting up the courts, equipment, tables, water stations, etc. | 20/20 | Over |
Volunteer/Guest Sign In | 9:00am (ET) | 11:00am (ET) | Your job is to check in volunteers and guests as they arrive at the event. You will instruct them on where to go based on what their volunteer assignment is for the day. | 2/2 | Over |
Greeters/Energizers | 9:15am (ET) | 10:15am (ET) | Your job will be to welcome and pump up the coaches and kids when they arrive at the event. For schools that arrive early, you will assist in running field games, dancing and getting the youth excited for the day! | 7/10 | Over |
School Check In | 9:15am (ET) | 10:15am (ET) | Your job is to check in the schools and participants as they arrive at the event. You will greet them, give them their teacher packets and instruct them on what to do until the event begins. | 8/8 | Over |
Swag Table Leaders | 9:15am (ET) | 10:15am (ET) | Your job will be to take a ticket from each youth that comes to the swag table, letting them have their choice of one item on the table. Youth will also put their name on the water bottles at this table. | 4/4 | Over |
Court Monitors | 9:45am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Your job is to watch the tennis match on one court and keep track of the points of each game. If there is any confusion during play, seek out a court marshall. We will start with a 15 minute court monitor training prior to starting the tournament. | 16/30 | Over |
Fit4Kids Station Assistants | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Your job will be to assist the Fit4Kids and VCU ASPiRE run a tennis trivia and water relay activity on the basketball court. You will work directly with the youth to engage in the activities and assist the station leaders as needed. | 6/6 | Over |
Hoop Lovers RVA Station Assistants | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | Your job will be to assist the Hoop Lovers RVA with the hula hoop dance station on the field. You will work directly with youth to help them stay engaged in the activity and the activity leaders as needed. | 4/4 | Over |
USTA Net Generation Station | 10:00am (ET) | 12:30pm (ET) | You job will be to assist the USTA/Mid-Atlantic staff on the tennis courts as they promote tennis through their new platform, Net Generation. You will work directly with youth to engage in the tennis activities on court. | 4/4 | Over |
Volunteer/Guest Sign In | 11:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | Your job is to check in volunteers and guests as they arrive at the event. You will instruct them on where to go based on what their volunteer assignment is for the day. | 1/1 | Over |
Event Breakdown | 12:30pm (ET) | 2:30pm (ET) | Your job is to break down the materials from the event and wrap up the day. You will break down the courts, activity stations and organize nets for teachers to pick-up at the end of the day. | 10/10 | Over |
Snack Assistants | 12:30pm (ET) | 1:30pm (ET) | Your job will be to assist with giving out a drink and snack to all participants at the event during the teacher competition. You will also assist with cleanup after participants have finished. | 6/6 | Over |