NOCCOA GAMES Volunteer Opportunities
August 12 - 16, 2010
The vision of the annual NOCCOA Games is to:
· Promote healthy, active lifestyles for older adults
· Promote positive perceptions of healthy aging
· Educate people about programs that support older adult lifestyles
Consistent with our agency mission of enriching the lives of older adults and their desire
to age with health and vitality, the games serve to highlight the explosive growth of the
active 50+ population in Ottawa County, which has experienced an "age wave" of growth
in the last six years.
Last year's games successfully engaged players ranging in age from 55-96 in athletic and recreational events. The 2010 NOCCOA Games have been expanded to include individuals 50+, and new events including a certified 5K run, 10K cycling, field events and pickleball.
Please return the completed Volunteer Form to:
NOCCOA 422 Fulton Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417
Volunteer Deadline: July 1, 2010
Volunteer Task Descriptions
5K Run: Saturday, August 14, downtown Grand Haven. Assist with registration/check-in. Distribute t-shirts and race numbers. Assist with refreshments and course marshalling. Must be prepared to work outdoors.
Basketball: Sunday, August 15 at the Tri-Cities Family YMCA. Assist at registration table check-in, distribute t-shirts and assist with event-logistics (refreshments and other tasks).
Bowling: Thursday, August 12, Friday, August 13, and Saturday, August 14 at Starlite Lanes. Assist with registration/check-in, distribute t-shirts and assist with other logistics.
Cheerleading Squad: Troupe that travels among events to support participants. Opportunities throughout five days of games.
Cycling: Sunday, August 15 at Grand Haven 9 theater. Assist with registration/check-in, distribute t-shirts and race numbers. Assist with course marshalling. Must be prepared to work outdoors.
Duplicate Bridge: Thursday, August 12 at the Grand Haven Community Center. Assist with registration/check-in, distribute t-shirts and help set up tables and chairs.
Euchre: Thursday, August 12 at the Grand Haven Community Center. Assist with registration/check-in, distribute t-shirts and help set up tables and chairs.
Event Headquarters: July-August at NOCCOA Grand Haven Activities Center. Assist with mailings, follow-up phone calls, confirmations and participant gift bag preparation.
Field Events: Friday, August 13 at Coast Guard Park. Assist with equipment setup, registration/check-in, distribute t-shirts, assist with scoring. Must be prepared to work outdoors.
Golf: Monday, August 16 at Grand Haven Golf Club. Assist with registration/check-in and distribute t-shirts. Must be prepared to work outdoors.
Kayaking: Monday, August 16 at Pottawattomie Park. Assist with registration/check-in, distribute t-shirts and race numbers. Assist with timing. Must be prepared to work outdoors.
Pickleball: Sunday, August 15 at Spring Lake High School. Assist with registration/check-in, distribute t-shirts, and record scores. Must be prepared to work outdoors.
Swimming: Saturday, August 14 at Spring Lake Community Fitness and Aquatic Center. Assist with registration/check-in, distribute t-shirts, and help with refreshments.
Track and Field: Saturday, August 14 at White Pines Middle School. Assist with registration/check-in. Distribute tshirts and race numbers. Will also need a PA announcer. For field events, need volunteers to pull tape, rake pits, retrieve instruments, etc. Assist with other logistics such as replenishing coolers and other tasks as needed. Must be prepared to be active and work outdoors.
For more information, please contact NOCCOA: (616) 842-9210. Email noccoa@noccoa.org
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