Volunteer Opportunity
Mission Staff for Team Newfoundland and Labrador
The Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation is seeking enthusiastic, experienced people to serve as volunteer Mission Staff for the 2011 Canada Winter Games, being held February 11-27, 2011 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
As part of the Mission Team, and with support from the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, you will work to ensure all aspects of Team Newfoundland and Labrador’s preparation are in place, including, but not limited to: athlete services; uniforms; media relations; registration, and sport technical packages.
Qualifications include:
· strong interpersonal, communication and administration skills
· thorough knowledge of our Province’s amateur sport system
· interest in, and enthusiasm for, working in a fast paced multi-sport environment
· ability to operate independently and in a team atmosphere
· ability to perform functions and duties outside of your assignment
· extensive and varied experience as a volunteer
To apply for this opportunity, please forward a completed application by January 15th, 2010 to: Glenn Littlejohn, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6 or you may email your application to glittlejohn@gov.nl.ca can be found online at http://www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/formsandApplications/index.html . For additional information, contact Mr. Littlejohn at the email address above, or call 729-5923.
Mission Staff Application for
Team Newfoundland and Labrador 2011
The Recreation and Sport Division of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation is seeking enthusiastic, experienced people to serve as volunteer Mission Staff members for the 2011 Canada Winter Games. As part of Team Newfoundland and Labrador, you will lead in helping our Province’s athletes have the experience of a lifetime at Canada’s premier multi-sport event.
The 2011 Canada Winter Games will be held February 11-27, 2011 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Canada Games is a national multi-sport competition with participation from every province and territory in Canada. The amateur athletes that participate in the Games are some of each province’s and territory’s finest and many go on to represent Canada in Olympic Games.
As part of the Mission Staff Team, you will work over the coming months to ensure that all aspects of Team Newfoundland and Labrador’s preparation, including athlete services, uniforms, media relations, registration, sport technical, etc are in place for a successful and winning Team. You will work with a skilled, dedicated and professional staff with support from the Recreation and Sport Division.
The Department is seeking individuals who possess strong communication and administration skills; thorough knowledge of our Province’s amateur sport system; interest in and enthusiasm for working in a fast paced multi-sport environment; ability to operate independently and in a team atmosphere; ability to perform functions and duties outside of your assignment; strong interpersonal skills and an ability to provide excellent service to your assigned sport. As well, the ideal candidate will have extensive and varied experience as a volunteer and be prepared to demonstrate a strong commitment to the event.
Selected Mission Staff members will be expected to attend the Games for one week; either from February 10 -18 or February 18 – 27, 2011.
If you are interested in being considered for this special opportunity, please forward a completed application form by January 8, 2010 to: Glenn Littlejohn, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, Recreation and Sport Division, P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6 or you may email your application to glittlejohn@gov.nl.ca If you require any additional information about these Team Newfoundland and Labrador Mission Staff positions, please contact Glenn Littlejohn at the email address above or by calling 729-5923.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
2011 CANADA WINTER GAMES
Team Newfoundland & Labrador Mission Staff
Application Form
Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Business Address: ____________________________________________________________________
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Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________
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Phone – Bus: ___________________________________ Fax: ____________________________
Phone – Home: ___________________________________ Fax: ____________________________
E-mail: _____________________________________________________________________
Name of Employer: ____________________________________________________________________
Position: ____________________________________________________________________
Are you bilingual? Yes q No q
Please list any past Canada Games related experience: ( Include all past experiences as an athlete, coach, manager, official, mission staff; also, identify the sport with which you were involved for each experience. )
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Please indicate your present / past involvement in Sport in this Province: ( Include all present/past experiences as an administrator, coach, manager, official, other volunteer work and also identify the sport/s with which you were involved.
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Please indicate any other volunteer/business work, training or experiences that you feel would be beneficial as part of your duties as Mission Staff:
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Please list other major Games or Events ( other than Canada Games ) with which you have been involved and your actual involvement in each:
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Please explain why you want to be a member of the 2011 Team Newfoundland & Labrador Mission Staff and what contributions you can make to the Team:
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Please indicate your availability for the Games. The Games dates are February 11-27, 2011, but it is possible for several Mission Staff members to expect to arrive in Nova Scotia by February, 9th.
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q First Half (February 10-18)
q Second Half (February 18-27)
Listed below are the sports Team Newfoundland & Labrador will be participating in at the Games; please select three ( 3 ) with which you would have interest in working and please prioritize them from 1 to 3: ( Please note that we cannot guarantee you will work with the Sport/s you have selected.)
· Alpine Ski
q Artistic Gymnastics
q Badminton
q Biathlon
q Boxing
q Cross Country Ski
q Curling ( Male )
q Curling ( Female )
q Figure Skating
q Hockey ( Male )
q Hockey ( Female )
q Judo
q Snowboarding
q Speed Skating
q Squash
q Synchro Swim
q Table Tennis
q Wheelchair Basketball
In addition to their specific sport assignments, members of Team Newfoundland & Labrador Mission Staff will be responsible for coordination of some other Games related duties. Please indicate in order of preference your TOP four ( 4 ) areas of interest: ( List choice by number from 1 – 4. ) NOTE - You may NOT be assigned one of your choices.
q Accommodations
q Accreditation
q Athletes’ Handbook
q C/M Reception
q Communications
q Medicial Liaison
q Mission Night
q Newsletter
q Pin Design
q Registration
q Transportation
q Uniforms
q O/C Ceremonies
q Pep Rallies
q Photography
Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Please return completed application form ( electronic or hardcopy ) by January 8, 2010 to:
Glenn Littlejohn
Department of Tourism, Culture & Recreation
Recreation & Sport Division
P.O. Box 8700
St. John’s, NL
A1B 4J6
or email to: glittlejohn@gov.nl.ca
If you have any questions about this application form or the process, please contact Glenn Littlejohn by email at glittlejohn@gov.nl.ca or phone at 729-5923.