Volunteer Information
Key Volunteer Positions and Detailed Responsibilities
Are you looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community and support healthy, active lifestyles? The Goodlife Games (GLG) of Pinellas County, Florida, invites you to join our dedicated team of volunteers and help make our Olympic-style sports competitions a resounding success for adults aged 50 and over!
The Goodlife Games is a established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on promoting physical activity, camaraderie, and community building within the senior population of Pinellas County. We serve as a regional qualifier for the Florida Senior Games, providing a vital platform for our senior athletes to compete, stay active, and connect with others.
We rely entirely on the passion and commitment of volunteers like you to bring these inspiring events to life. Your involvement, no matter how big or small, directly contributes to the well-being and social engagement of our senior participants.
We have a variety of volunteer roles available, and we're sure there's a perfect fit for your skills and interests. Some key volunteer positions include:
- Event Director (Per Sport): Plan and execute specific sports events, including rules, officials, and game day execution.
- Social Media & Content Volunteer: Develop content, provide live coverage, ensure sponsor visibility, and engage with the community online.
- Registration Coordinator: Manage the online registration platform, verify eligibility, and prepare athlete packets.
- Volunteer Coordinator: Recruit, schedule, train, and recognize our amazing volunteers.
- Awards & Logistics Coordinator: Procure medals, track inventory, and plan the awards ceremony.
By volunteering with the GLG, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Empower Seniors: Help older adults stay active, healthy, and socially connected.
- Be Part of a Community: Join a passionate team dedicated to a meaningful cause.
- Gain Valuable Experience: Develop new skills or utilize existing ones in a dynamic environment.
- Witness Inspiring Moments: Experience the joy and determination of our senior athletes firsthand.
We are actively recruiting volunteers from local high schools, civic groups, and senior-friendly organizations. Whether you can commit a few hours or more, your contribution will make a significant impact.
Ready to make a difference? Please contact us to learn more about how you can become a part of The Goodlife Games family.
Sincerely,
Roger Cleworth
Director of Development, The Goodlife Games
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Position |
Detailed Operational Responsibilities |
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Event Director (Per Sport) |
Sport-Specific Planning: Develop a detailed checklist for their sport (e.g., Pickleball, Golf), including equipment and venue needs. Rules & Officials: Secure and brief qualified officials; ensure adherence to official NSGA rules. Game Day Execution: Run the competition schedule, manage athlete brackets, and submit final results to the Registration Coordinator. |
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Social Media & Content Volunteer |
Content Strategy: Develop a weekly content calendar for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Live Coverage: Capture photos and video clips of events in real-time, posting immediate results and medal-stand photos. Sponsor Visibility: Ensure all sponsors are tagged, mentioned, and prominently featured in posts according to their agreement. Community Engagement: Monitor and respond to comments, directing inquiries to the proper coordinator. |
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Registration Coordinator |
System Management: Manage the online registration platform and maintain the comprehensive athlete database. Eligibility Verification: Confirm all participants meet the minimum age (50+) and residency requirements. Packet Preparation: Organize and distribute athlete packets, including credentials, T-shirts, and schedules. |
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Volunteer Coordinator |
Recruitment Strategy: Develop a year-round plan to recruit volunteers from local high schools, civic groups, and senior-friendly organizations. Scheduling & Training: Create a master schedule assigning volunteers to shifts and roles (e.g., check-in, water stations). Recognition: Manage post-event thank you notes and tracking of volunteer hours. |
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Awards & Logistics Coordinator |
Procurement: Order medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze) ensuring they are correctly branded. Inventory & Allocation: Create a detailed inventory tracking winners across all events. Awards Ceremony: Plan and execute the final awards ceremony, including securing a venue and arranging any speakers or photography. |
Goodlife Games Participation Waiver
RELEASE OF LIABILITY -- READ BEFORE AGREEING
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the (name of organization) program,
its related events and activities, I, (name of participant), the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate,
and agree that:
1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential
for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, equipment, and personal discipline
may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN
IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full
responsibility for my participation; and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If,
however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will
remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the Company immediately; and,
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, HEREBY
RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE Good Life Games, Inc., their officers,
officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers,
and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used for the activity ("Releasees"), WITH
RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or
property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR
OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
5. Image release, in consideration of participation in the Good Life Games Inc., the undersigned agrees
that their likeness may be photographed or videotaped and that such image may be published in an
outlet used to promote or publicize the sports program.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY
UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING
IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
