Rowing Australia

Purpose of Role:
The Spectator Services Officer is a voluntary position providing general assistance to any of the Spectator Services roles and/or providing a roving ‘watch and help’ role around the site.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Be prepared to assist in any role in the Spectator Services area.
• Walk round the site proactively looking for any safety issues, spectators in need of help, or other volunteers in need of help.
• Be aware of what is site regulations e.g. no cyclists on northern road, and assist in making event participants aware of these regulations.
• Identify emerging situations and resolve them if you can or communicate issue to the Spectator Services Coordinator by radio so it can be resolved immediately.
• Support the Event Services Coordinator in any other way required.
• Complete a minimum of 2 shifts during the event

Note: Spectator Services Officers need to maintain good humour but be firm and polite throughout. They should also be prepared to be on their feet while rostered on duty.

Volunteer Benefits

• Official volunteer uniform including shirt, cap, drink bottle and bag
• Food and drink during your shift
• The experience of volunteering at an amazing event
• Opportunity to chat with international athletes
• Opportunity to view quality racing and see Australia’s best rowers in action!
• Free parking
• Post-event thank you function
• Volunteer Certificate/Reference Letter as required