Volunteers are essential for providing the experience that members, staff, and fans expect from WGI. WGI will start recruiting for World Championships Volunteers in mid-September.
WGI provides:
- Shared-occupancy hotel accommodations at the University of Dayton Marriott
- Meals/Snacks during event times at arenas
- Credentials that allow you entry to all venues (weekend specific)
- Shuttle transportation from/to Dayton airport and hotel, and from hotel to each venue
- Discounts on WGI merchandise
- Free parking
- Some, but not all, positions give you a view of unit performances or warm-up sites
- WGI branded event attire
- Opportunity to join the WGI Scholarship Committee
Requirements:
- Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Volunteers between the ages of 15-17 must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone who is also volunteering.
- Volunteers must be available Wednesday evening through Saturday evening (Sunday if interested in Winds).
- Volunteers must attend the Volunteer Meeting on the Wednesday prior to their first shift (7 pm at the Dayton Marriott).
- Has the ability to stand for long periods of time, with minimal opportunity to sit.*
- Has the ability to lift 35 lbs.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Invited to Volunteer
To be invited to volunteer at World Championships, volunteers must complete the following requirements:
- Volunteers are expected to complete and pass a national criminal background check, administered by WGI.
- Volunteers must complete a Participant Protection Practice (3P) Course
- Volunteers must acknowledge & sign to the Volunteer Handbook.
OTHER INFORMATION:
- If your desire is to be with your group or to watch your kid(s) perform, please be with your group instead of volunteering. We do not have the means to guarantee you will be able to see specific performances.
- Once your interest form is completed, you will receive information on the next steps in the sign-up process via email. Please be certain that your email address listed on the Volunteer Interest Form is current and accurate to ensure you receive all communications.
- Returning volunteers need to re-register each year.
TIMELINE:
- The registration form will be open from mid-September through early February or until slots are filled.
- Next steps, including compliance requirements, will be communicated in early September.
- Invitations will be sent starting in January. Prospective volunteers should signup as early as possible.
- Virtual informational meetings and training will take place in the 1-2 months leading up to the event.
- Site assignments will go out in early March, with individual role assignments 2-3 weeks prior to the event.
Questions?
Contact WGI’s Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@wgi.org.
