Volunteering has been streamlined this year, which should make it easier for everyone. Here is a summary of the changes:

1. Registration opens on April 1. Everyone should register at that time.
   
   
2. The volunteer fee for everyone is the same: $45. Every volunteer will receive:

   —Two high-quality Nike shirts Ladies Saturday and Sunday shirts Mens Saturday and Sunday shirts

   —A V hat (we are also looking into the possibility of getting some amount of visors)

   —Volunteer pin

   —Badge and lanyard

   —Lunch on Saturday & Sunday if working at Pinehurst

   —Volunteer party with free food and beverage

   —Post-Classic merchandise discounts

   
   
3. Payment of the volunteer fee is due at time of registration, either by credit card if registering online, or by check if mailing a paper application. You will not be able to register online and mail a check, it all must be done at once.
   
   
4. Security will have a separate color shirt as there is a need to distinguish them from other volunteers. Security will get green shirts to wear both days so they are consistent. All other volunteers will get a white shirt for Saturday, and a yellow shirt for Sunday.
   
   
5. Since The Classic is August 8-10 and during usual vacation times, we will have training in both June and July to minimize vacation conflicts. The training page has all the details.

These considerations still apply:

• Volunteers whose jobs require them to work late on Friday or Saturday, and early again the next day, will be responsible for their own lodging expenses. We have secured discounted hotel rates to help ease this cost. When you are initially assigned, information on rates and hotels will be provided by your Division Manager.
  
  
• Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to Pinehurst. We will have a central site in Pinehurst for volunteer check-in and provide transportation to the courses for volunteers. You should carpool where possible. Volunteers will not be able to park at the Pinehurst Clubhouse.

The Steps To Become a Jimmy V Volunteer:

1. Fill out a volunteer application. You can apply online. Create a user id and assign yourself a password, fill out your information, and submit it. Returning volunteers can sign in like last year and update their information. If applying online, you must pay the volunteer fee with a credit card. You will not be able to save your information without making a payment. Or, you can print one, fill it out, and mail it to the address on the form, including your check for the volunteer fee. Applications submitted without a volunteer fee will not be considered. Download a blank application.
   
   
2. On the application, tell us what position you want. All open volunteer positions are described below. If you do not see the position you want, select Other and write it in the Preferences field.
   
   
3. Once assigned, you will receive a postcard with your assignment and coordinator name.
   
   
4. Attend training. You must attend one training session every year, even if you are an experienced volunteer. This is especially critical this year. (See training schedules)
   
   
5. Pick up your shirt, hat, and pin. Since they are all given out at your training session, you can do both at the same time!

That's all there is to it! You will be on the V Team! You will be part of a nationwide effort to get rid of cancer in our lifetime. You will contribute to helping researchers make gains, which are happening every day. You will be keeping alive the dream that Jim Valvano had: to never give up, never ever give up!

Volunteer Position Descriptions  

Open volunteer positions:

Celebrity Host

Act as focal point (drive, provide information) for one celebrity during the entire JVCGC weekend. Be completely available all weekend to respond to requests from the assigned celebrity.

Note: Due to its critical nature and high demands, this job requires previous JVCGC experience and also requires approval from the Celebrity Management Division Manager.

Construction/Facilities/Roping

Pound the stakes into the ground from tee to green on all holes for all three courses. Ropes are then strung through the stakes. Placing the stakes is a physically demanding job. This volunteer is needed Thursday, Friday, and Monday (for takedown/cleanup) of the Classic. Because of its demands, you may volunteer for this position and work one, two, or all three days.

Marshal

This volunteer position is assigned to a specific hole and a specific section of the hole (tee, fairway, green). The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, controlling spectator noise during play (displaying "QUIET" or "HUSH" signs); ensuring spectators do not cross the rope boundaries, assisting players in finding golf balls, answering course specific questions for spectators. Prolonged standing and exposure to the weather is required. This volunteer will be needed on Sunday only.

Merchandise

Plan, purchase, and sell JVCGC logo merchandise at all event venues and on the Internet

Newsletter

Create articles and plan the layout of the periodic newsletter that provides valuable information to volunteers and other interested parties.

Note: Year-round assignment

On-Course Services

Obtain food donations for volunteers and players. Organize and distribute volunteer lunches on Saturday and Sunday. Delivers beverages on course on saturday and Sunday.

Security

This volunteer position can be assigned to many different areas. The primary responsibility is securing the golf course grounds and all other events associated with the JVCGC week and weekend. Prolonged standing and exposure to the weather, lifting and/or other strenuous activity is required. This volunteer is mainly needed on Saturday and Sunday. Additional assistance will be needed on Thursday and Friday. The coordinator will contact volunteers who are needed for Thursday and Friday.

Spectator Host

This volunteer position is assigned to the spectators (of course!). The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting spectators on the golf course by being an accurate source of information (location of each of the three courses, celebrities, bathrooms, food area, etc.), assisting lost children, assisting in crowd control (ensuring spectators adhere to boundaries, for example). This volunteer may also be assigned to ride the buses from the remote parking areas or ride the trams during The Classic. This volunteer will be needed on Saturday and Sunday.

Standard Bearer

This volunteer position is assigned to a golfing team. The primary responsibility is to accompany the golfing party to which he/she is assigned, carrying a sign that lists the players' names and scores (known as a "standard"). This position requires WALKING the entire course and displaying the sign for easy viewing by the spectators throughout the entire round of golf. This volunteer will be needed on Sunday only.