ADS Webinar: A Simple Truth - Our Sport Relies On Volunteers

Topics For Volunteer Managers - 7/21/11 at 7PM Return to Webinar Home Page

Field Management

"Team that runs like a well-oiled machine. . .not the Key Stone Cops!"

The Officials and Show Management

"Everything they don't do will fall to the volunteers. . ."

• Organizer
• Grounds Manager
• Secretary
• Committee Heads

• Ground Jury
• Technical Delegate
• Course Designer

• Dressage, Marathon, Cones Stewards (if you have them)
  • Show Managers
  • Responsible for the "phase"
  • Manage Preparation and Setup
  • Manage the "Day" - Hands-On (Field Commander)
  • Coordinate Directly with Officials
  • Event Volunteers Work for Them
  • Volunteer Manager Supports and the Volunteers

Volunteer Management

• Volunteer Manager - Whatever needs to be done!
• Volunteer Tent Manager - Sign In, Sign Out, General Needs
• Hospitality Manager -
  • Food, Drinks, Comfort Items,
  • Manage Caters and Hospitality Carts
• Equipment Manager - Buckets, Clipboards and Volunteer Radio Needs
• Dressage Steward
  • Assure Rings and Judging Boxes are ready - with Ground Jury and TD
  • Manage Volunteers in the Field - On the day
  • Provide One-On-One Coaching to Volunteers
  • Coordinate with Officials - On the day
• Marathon Steward
  • Assure all volunteer posts are ready and safe
  • Ensure all posts are identified to Hospitality Manager
  • Manage Volunteers in the Field - On the day
  • Provide One-On-One Coaching to Volunteers
  • Coordinate with Officials - On the day
• Cones Steward
  • Assure that wheel measurements are clearly defined
  • Assure all cones are properly marked for volunteers
  • Assign volunteers to sets of cones
  • Brief volunteers on how to set cones
  • Call the wheel measurement for each entry
  • Verify that each obstacle is properly set
  • Notify the Judge when ring is set
  • Coach volunteers who need help

Bobbi Hager
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