We are specifically looking for usher volunteers to help host the Citi Open, an annual hardcourt tennis tournament which is part of the ATP Tour 500, and the US Open Series.
Registration page: https://forms.gle/
Description
The Ushers committee responsibilities include: checking patrons’ tickets, helping patrons find their seats, restricting access based on patron’s ticket to a specific area of the stands and prohibiting entrance during play.
Requirements
Ushers must be at least 16 years (mature) of age and able to work in sun and heat. Ushers must be flexible and willing to work at all gates as assigned by their committee. Must be able to stand for long periods of time if needed.
A Citi Open Virtual Orientation will be held on July 19 at 12:30p or July 20 at 6:30p - meeting information will be sent after July 7th to all registered volunteers.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
Regarding SSL hours for the virtual orientation:
- A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with written approval of the student’s participation in the virtual platform prior to the student serving/volunteering (see attached waiver).
- Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in the virtual platform.
- Students will only engage with others under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor. The nonprofit supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times.
- The nonprofit supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If the nonprofit supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur.
- Virtual sessions will not be recorded.
- Students should not share or upload any videos, pictures, or images of themselves, unless the nonprofit organization has obtained a signed form/waiver from the student’s parent/guardian authorizing permission/release.
- Students’ email addresses/home addresses or any personally identifying information will remain protected and not shared.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.
