Experience World Cup Luge!

December 5-10, 2011

The Canadian Luge Association and the Whistler Sliding Centre will be hosting the 2^nd Viessmann Luge World Cup of the 2011/2012 season from December 5^th-10^th, 2011.  The Race Organizing Committee is seeking volunteers to fill various positions during the events.

•        VIP Hosts and Hostesses – the friendly faces of the VIP Lounge.  Responsible for greeting our guests upon arrival and ensuring that they have the best World Cup experience possible. 

Available Shifts:

Friday December 9^th:                      1:30pm-10:00pm              2-3 required

Saturday December 10^th:                1:30pm-10:00pm              2-3 required

•        Spectator Hosts and Hostesses – providing Front line information and guidance for our valued spectators.  Helping with spectator flow in, around and out of the venue.

Available Shifts:

Friday December 9^th:                      1:30pm-10:00pm              4-5 required

Saturday December 10^th:                1:30pm-10:00pm              4-5 required

•        Marketing Assistants – poster/ticket distribution

Available Shifts:

Flexible, between now and event time                                 2-3 required

•        Security – responsible for checking accreditations at various points within the venue

Available Shifts:

Friday December 9^th: 1:30pm-9:00pm                                   5 required

Saturday December 10^th: 1:30pm-8:00pm                             5 required

•        Doping – act as an Athlete escort during the Doping Control process.

Available Shifts:

Friday December 9^th:                    2 x Men required from 3:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday December 10^th:              1 x Woman required from 3:00pm-6:00pm

•        Race Office – main point of contact for all athletes, coaches and officials.  Also responsible for Team Captain’s Meetings.  Seeking volunteers with administrative experience.

Available Shifts:

Various day time and evening shifts available between Monday December 5^th and Saturday December 10^th

-          2 volunteers per day

•       Ticketing Volunteers – first point of contact for all spectators as will-call volunteers, assistance with way-finding, and/or checking tickets at venue entrance and at the Excalibur Gondola.

Available Shifts:

Friday December 9^th:                      1:30-7:00pm                       3 required

                                                    1:30-8:00pm                       4 required

Saturday December 10^th:                2:00-6:00pm                       3 required

                                                    2:00-7:00pm                       4 required

All volunteers will receive a meal voucher for each shift that is worked, PLUS official event merchandise!

If you or anyone you know is interested in any of the above volunteer opportunities please contact:

Nicole Simon Zirnhelt

Event Manager, 2011 Viessmann Luge World Cup WHISTLER