March 2-9, 2009

Volunteer Information

Uniform Distribution | Training/Meeting Schedules | Committee Descriptions

Volunteer Applications for the 2008 Toshiba Classic are no longer being accepted at this time.

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A Volunteer Experience Unlike Any Other

There aren't many volunteer opportunities that enable you to keep score for a golf legend. Or drive a major championship winner to the airport. Or walk 18 holes with a threesome like Tom Watson, Hale Irwin and Tom Kite.

Then again, volunteering for the Toshiba Classic might be the most unique experience in sports. It puts you right in the middle of an official PGA TOUR-sanctioned tournament--and right in the middle of the most philanthropic event of the year in Orange County.

If you're a fan of professional golf, you'll simply never have a better chance to get this close to the action. And even if you're not a golf fanatic, you can play a major role at the Toshiba Classic. There are plenty of volunteer committees that don't require any golf knowledge whatsoever.

Regardless on which committee you serve, you'll be an important part of the most respected volunteer force on the PGA Champions Tour, a team that enables this tournament to make record-setting donations to charity every year.

Join us and you'll experience the camaraderie of working alongside great people, the pride of staging an internationally televised event, and the thrill of making a profound difference in your community.

What are the Requirements of a Volunteer?

All volunteers must work a minimum of two days. However, some committees require more than two days. Please arrive for your shift on time and be sure to alert the tournament if any schedule changes affect your availability.

Why is There a Fee to Volunteer?

So that the tournament charity can benefit as much as possible, your payment of $75 helps offset the cost of the volunteer package, which includes:

One golf shirt with TC logo (mens and ladies styles available)

One jacket with TC logo (mens and ladies styles available)

One hat with TC logo for men and visor for women (The retail value of the volunteer uniform is more than $100)

Preferred parking during your shifts

Breakfast service and food vouchers on the days you work (value of $20 per day)

One week-long badge for admission during the entire tournament (value of $100)

Two additional one-day tickets for guests (value of $40)

An invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Party (value of $80)

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What to Expect After Registration

Within three weeks of registering, you will receive confirmation in the mail that includes your committee assignment and your chairperson's phone number. In the ensuing months, you will receive tournament updates and details about important dates.

Working Assignments

Your committee chairperson will notify you of your scheduled work times and additional information. Individual committee-related inquiries, including questions about your assignment and schedule, should be directed to your chairperson.

For general questions and volunteer information, you may call Volunteer Headquarters at 714/352-6309 or you can email us at volunteers@ToshibaClassic.com.

Volunteer Uniform Distribution Schedule

Uniforms and credentials must be picked up at one of these times at the Newport Beach Country Club:

Friday, February 22, 5pm - 8pm

Saturday, February 23, 10am - 4pm

Sunday, February 24, 10am - 4pm

Saturday, March 1, 11am - 6pm

Sunday, March 2, 10am - 4pm

Volunteer Committee Training Sessions

Training sessions will be held the week of February 29- March 2.

You will be notified of the exact time for your committee meeting. All sessions are at the Newport Beach Country Club.

Training is mandatory for all volunteers.

For general questions and volunteer information, you may call Volunteer Headquarters at 714/352-6309 or you can email us at volunteers@ToshibaClassic.com.

Uniform

Returning Volunteers will be able to wear the same uniform as 2007. For new volunteers, the uniform will include a shirt, jacket and hat (or visor for ladies). The volunteer contribution is $75.

Additional pieces may be available for purchase during tournament week.

Volunteer registration deadline is February 25, 2008. Thank you for your support!

Volunteer Committee Descriptions

The committees marked with a red * symbol would also appreciate your help on days preceding and following tournament week, in addition to the days indicated in parenthesis.

Course Marshal: Maintain spectator control on the golf course. (Mon. thru Mon.)

Hospitality Security (formerly Credential Verification): Check credentials at hospitality areas, skyboxes and other points throughout the golf course. (Wed. thru Sun.)

Facilities: Assist in overall set-up of facility and aid operations staff with tasks throughout tournament week. Must be in good physical condition.

Admissions/Ticket Sales: Take tickets at gate and sell tickets to patrons on site. (Mon. thru Sun.)

Will Call: Distribute prepackaged tickets/credentials left by players, sponsors and patrons throughout tournament week. This is an off-site position. (Mon. thru Sun.)

Transportation*: Assist with transportation of players and sponsors to and from airport, as well as other deliveries and errands. (Tournament cars provided.) (Mon. thru Tues.)

Pro-Am Committees: Assist in registration of players, bag handling, cart management, gift distribution and various other duties required to successfully operate the events. (Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Mon.)

Volunteer Hospitality: Help provide food and beverage hospitality for volunteers. Help in execution of volunteer appreciation party. (Mon. thru Mon.)

Course Services*: Distribute refreshments to tees, starters and scoring tents. Distribute pairing guides and tournament magazines throughout the course. (Mon. thru Tues.)

Walking Scorer: Walk with player groups and record their scores and statistics on a hand held computer or paper scorecard. Golf knowledge important. Must be in good physical condition. To be awarded a walking scorer position on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, volunteers must work Wednesday and/or Thursday, through Sunday.

Laser Operators: Laser operator adjacent to fairway and greens to "point and shoot" the player's golf ball to provide accurate position and yardage data. The information is crucial for statistics and television. Minimal golf knowledge necessary. (Wed. thru Sun.)

Standard Bearer: Carry a scoreboard that indicates the individual scores of the players within your group. Must be in good physical condition. (Fri. thru Sun.)

Scoring Tents: Assist players with verification of scorecards.Walk completed scorecards to scoring central, main scoreboard and media room. (Fri. thru Sun.)

Leaderboards: Receive scores via radio and post scores on large leaderboards located throughout the golf course. (Wed. thru Sun.)

Mail Room*: Staff a trailer that will act as a post office. Accept, log-in and deliver all items sent to various people at the tournament on a daily basis. (Mon. thru Mon.)