Volunteers Support Team Sought for European and World Championships

^{By Craig Anthony}
I am currently seeking volunteers for the support teams that will coordinate and support Great Britain teams at the European and World Orienteering Championships in 2018. These three positions will work as a team to support our athletes to deliver their best performances at these championships. 

The two competitions both take place over 10 days and support volunteers will need to be available for the full competition period. As well as attendance at the competition the Team Manager position requires a time commitment in advance of travel. Reasonable volunteer expenses in relation to the competitions will be paid by British Orienteering. 

Competitions

European Orienteering Championships 2018 and IOF World Cup 1
5 May 2018 - 13 May 2018
Ticino, Switzerland
www.eoc2018.ch

Nokian Tyres World Orienteering Championships 2018
3 August 2018 - 12 August 2018
Riga/Sigulda, Latvia
http://woc2018.lv

Positions Available

There are 3 positions available at each competition. For consistency, it is preferential that the positions are filled by the same people at both competitions. However, we will consider all offers of support.

Team Manager

As Team Manager you will coordinate the GB team attendance at competitions aiming to provide, as far as possible, a stress-free competition experience for the team. You will have experience of coordinating team attendance at international competitions and be able to provide time in advance of the competition to coordinate team entries and logistics.   

Technical Support

As Technical Support Volunteer you will work with the Team Manager and Medical Support Volunteer to support athletes, as far as possible, to deliver their best performances at the competition. You will provide coaching/mentoring support and assist with training for athletes who require it whilst at the competition.

Medical Support

As Medical Support Volunteer you will work with the Team Manager and Technical Support Volunteer to support athletes, as far as possible, to deliver their best performances at the competition. You will provide medical advice and support commensurate with your qualifications for athletes whilst at the competition. 

For an informal discussion about a position please contact me on 07342 882530. 

To apply please submit a short statement indicating your experience in relation to the role description by Sunday 3rd December to me via canthony@britishorienteering.org. Potential appointees will be asked to take part in an informal telephone interview.