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Opening Ceremonies

Volunteers

Criteria to Volunteer:

• Local, Omaha Resident
• For the most part, volunteers must be 21 or older. However, there may be limited volunteer opportunities for 17-20 yr olds.
• Provide own Transportation

Volunteer Opportunities are available in the
following 3 areas:

Operations:

• Airport & JCC Greeters
• Medical/ First Aid at Athletic Venues
• Food Service
• Maccabi Central Information
• Transportation
• Chaperone/Assist Omaha Delegation

Athletics:

• Scorekeepers
• Timers
• Games Results Coordinators & Runners

Esther Katz
Assistant Games Director
ekatz@jccomaha.org

Programming:

• Opening Ceremonies
• Closing Ceremonies
• Evening Programs
• Day of Caring and Sharing
• Hangtime Activity Room at the JCC

Q: What if I am interested in volunteering, but I don't know my schedule yet?
A: That's O. K. You may update your availability on your registration form whenever there is a change. There are many opportunities for involvement with varying time commitments.

Q: Is it important that I know a lot about sports to volunteer or do you have non-sports volunteer positions?
A: Volunteers are needed in multiple areas from food service to evening events.

Q: I plan to volunteer, but do you offer baby sitting for my children?
A: No. We will not have baby sitting services available; however we can work around your schedule when determining your shifts.

Q: Do I need to be Jewish or a member of the JCC to volunteer?
A: No. The entire community is invited to take part in the Games, although the athletes who participate and Host Families must be Jewish.

Q: Can my teenagers volunteer?
A: Teens, ages 12-16, may participate as an athlete for Team Omaha. There are limited volunteer opportunities for teens 17 and older. For the most part, volunteers must be age 21 and over.

Q: I am available on a limited basis, perhaps only one day during the Games, is that ok?
A: Yes. We will need many volunteers and any availability is great.

Q: Do I need to wear a certain uniform to volunteer?
A: Yes. We will provide you with a complimentary volunteer t-shirt which should be worn whenever you are working a volunteer shift.

Q: Will I be able to drive to the venue where I am working?
A: Yes. Parking will be available at all venues, and volunteers will receive appropriate parking information for each venue.

Q: If I am not available during the week of the Games, can I still help?
A: Absolutely! We are always looking for volunteers to assist in the planning of the Games.