Be part of a winning team, even if you don't play volleyball!

As we approach this year's tournament we are compiling one of the most important lists of all...our Volunteer List! You are an integral part of this whether you are a first time volunteer or have been with HOPE for years.

There are many areas of volunteerism available. Below is a list of the roles available and a brief description of each.

Please take a look and email back your area of interest. We have a couple of different shifts available so although we'd be happy to have you for the whole day we realize a shorter shift may be preferable for you.

We look forward to hearing from you. Encourage your friends to sign up with you and enjoy a great day together!

If you have any questions, please call the HOPE office at 416-972-7344 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Volunteer Roles

Friday Set-up
Come to the Island on the Friday before the tournament and help us set up nets, the beer garden and specialty areas

Saturday Takedown
Arrive on site at around 3:30 p.m. to assist the volunteers already on site with taking down nets and dismantling the site.

Bar
Inventory
Responsibilities:

• Ensure the bins are constantly filled with beverages and chilled for serving.
• Monitor the stock in the bins closely towards days end to ensure non-returnable and unsold beverages are kept to a minimum.

Bar Tender
Responsibilities :

• Serve beer and coolers .
• Ensure policies of the bar are adhered to, which include sobriety, ripping all tickets redeemed for drinks and checking ID of suspected under-aged patrons.
• Liaise with Bar Inventory for adequate stocking of ice and refreshments for bar area.

Bar Ticket Sales
Responsibilities :

• Sell beer and liquor tickets.
• Checking ID of suspected under-aged patrons. (All players in the tournament must be 19 years or older as of the date of the event.)

All volunteers that work in the bar area are required by law to have a Smart Serve certification. HOPE will arrange and pay for you to obtain this through a 2 hour training session . Dates and location of Smart Serve training will be announced soon.

Security Personnel
Responsibilities:

• Oversee and supplement services provided by outside security and first aid providers (i.e. Toronto Police Services, Toronto EMS, and Emergency Patrol Search & Rescue Communications) and direct them on HOPE's requirements.
• Guard the bar and ensure that only authorized personnel go behind the bar and cash areas.
• Patrol the beer garden and ensure that the perimeter fence is maintained and that no alcohol leaves the permitted area.
• Ensure that the other tournament stations and activities remain undisturbed.

Pledges
Responsibilities:

• Receive and record all incoming pledges in accordance with the predetermined procedures and controls.
• Prepare in advance Incentive Rewards to be distributed.

Prizes
Responsibilities:

• Inventory all prizes received together with estimated values and maintain this information for future references.
• Allocate in groups of ten, prizes for the eight division winners.
• Determine if there are any further prize requirements, other than Incentive Rewards.
• Allocate prizes for Captain's Draws.
• Conduct the prize draws and oversee the awarding of the prizes.

Scoring & Registration
Responsibilities:
Registration:

• Obtain team kits and check-in sheets
• Check-off when kits are picked up and waivers are returned.
• File waivers alphabetically by Team Name and submit to Event Manager at day's end.

• Prepare or obtain in advance copies of the schedules, scoring sheets, rules, and other info on tournament procedures.
• Record scores for about 5 to 7 courts.
• Follow-up at the end of every game that all scores have been reported and announce for any missing scores to be reported. Volunteers also required in these areas
• Greeters - Mainland & Island
• Floaters

Do you want to be a part of the HOPE Team? Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it - we'd love to hear from you!