Rugby League event volunteer – Nations of Origin, PCYC NSW

Nations of Origin is a multi-faceted sport, cultural, education and leadership youth program which culminates during NAIDOC week annually. The program has four main components: Reconciliation, Education, Cultural Identity and Sport. It is aimed at increasing school retention with all participants required to have 80% school attendance to be eligible to participate.

Nations of Origin has become one of the largest Aboriginal youth events in NSW and includes a total of 5 sporting tournaments: Rugby League 7’s, Football 5’s, Basketball, Gymnastics & Netball.

Rugby League Volunteer opportunity – Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 July

Your contribution as an event volunteer for Nations of Origin is invaluable in creating a safe, fun and enriching environment for young people to develop their skills, build character and experience pride in representing their Nation.

Available roles are

Venue Set-up/Pack-up Crew

• Construction and placement of event flags
• Assist with the removal of all PCYC gear at the conclusion of the event
• Placement of post pads
• Assist with signage placement
• Erection of event marquees

Competition Information Desk Staff

• Welcome all participants and spectators
• Hand out Tournament Program as people enter the area
• Answer questions relating to the tournament e.g. where things are etc.
• Answer any enquires that spectators and/or participants may have

**Car Park Attendants **

• Supervise where buses and cars park throughout the event
• Control/monitor access to VIP and disabled parking area
• Monitor vehicle movements in drop off area

Field Medical Officer

• Report any incidents to the Medical & Incident Co-ordinator
• Work with Medical Event Staff to collect information about the injury and
• participant
• Assist Medical Event Staff to keep area clear

**Field Supervisors **

• Supervising the teams entering the fields
• Preparing the next teams to be ready for the next game
• Ensure spectators stay off the field during play

General Duty Officers

• Duty Officers to ensure that all participants and spectators are behaving in an appropriate manner.
• Remind all spectators and participants to keep their areas clean and clear.
• Ensure spectators stay off the field

Player Identification

• Identify team players prior to the games commencing – this includes collecting player ID’s and checking them against the young people entering the field before the game commences
• hand the ID’s back to the coaches/managers on conclusion of the game

If you’re interested in volunteering in one of these roles, please click APPLY, nominating your preferred role and shift availability.

Available volunteer shifts are 6.30am-2.00pm, 9.00am-4.30pm or 12.00pm-7.30pm

We’ll provide training and lunch.