Hamilton Pan Am Games
Volunteer Presentation
Pan Am Games Initiatives Office
Ignite the Spirit Through a Celebration of Sport and Culture!
Pan Am Games
• The Pan Am Games are the LARGEST MULTI-SPORT GAMES EVER
HELD IN CANADA!
• 7,000 Athletes
• 51 Sports
• 41 Countries
• 15 days of International World Class Soccer from July 11th-26th, 2015
• Estimated 250,000 people will attend the Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMv2dlC2JFQ
Ignite the Pan Am Spirit…
Create the Hamilton Experience!
Pan Am Games Cont…
18 municipalities/venue sites are taking part in
hosting events for the Pan Am Games
-
Toronto
Hamilton
York University
Ajax
Etobicoke
St. Catharines
Welland
Caledon
Whitby
- Minden
- Mono
- Oshawa
- Markham
- Mississauga
- Milton
- CIBC Pan Am Park
- U of T Scarborough
- Oro-Medonte
Ignite the Pan Am Spirit…
Create the Hamilton Experience!
Torch Relay Celebration
• The Torch Relay ignites pride and enthusiasm in
local communities
• A 41-Day Journey
• 20,000+ km
• More than 130 communities
• Starts in Canada on May 30, 2015 and will make
its final stop on July 10, 2015 at the Opening
Ceremonies
• The Torch will arrive in Hamilton on June 21st,
2015
• Hamilton will have approximately 75 community
torchbearers
Ignite the Pan Am Spirit…
Create the Hamilton Experience!
Torch Relay Volunteers
• When: June 21st, 2015
• Where: Along the torch relay route.
• Winona
• Stoney Creek
• Ancaster-BIA
• Dundas -BIA
• Waterdown-BIA
• Hamilton –Gage Park
Waterfront
• Time: ALL DAY
• Potential Volunteer Positions: Event
Assistant and Event Ambassador Volunteers
Ignite the Pan Am Spirit…
Create the Hamilton Experience!
Potential Volunteer Positions
Torch Relay Celebration
June 21st
Event Assistants - assist attendees,
facilitate with directions, assist in
audience management, seating,
and/or crowd movement.
Event Ambassadors - provide goodwill, local information and outreach
to event attendees, promote
Hamilton Kicks It Up! to attendees.
Ignite the Pan Am Spirit…
Create the Hamilton Experience!
Hamilton Kicks It Up!
• Hamilton Kicks It Up! is a one of a kind event that promotes
Hamilton locally, nationally, and internationally
• The City of Hamilton is collaboration with our Ignite partners will be
showcasing the diversity and multiculturalism of Hamilton with 16
days of cultural festivities and celebrations
Ignite the Pan Am Spirit…
Create the Hamilton Experience!
Hamilton Kicks It Up! Events
• Signature Events include: It’s Your Festival (Gage Park), Pan Promenade
at Celebration Square (Gore Park), World Music Festival, and Hamilton
Waterfront Pan Am Cultural Showcase. (Pier 4)
• Satellite Events include: International House (Ferguson Station),
International Food Court/Food Central (Ottawa St.), and Pop-up Shop
Visual Arts. (Barton St.)
Ignite the Pan Am Spirit…
Create the Hamilton Experience!
Celebrations Include:
• International Foods featuring the Americas
• Multicultural Entertainment stages showcasing local entertainment
• Art Explosion- Design of Soccer Balls
• An international House with viewing station and entertainment
• A Viva Pan Am Junior Soccer Celebrations for youth
• A Pop-up Shop featuring local artist- Art displayed in vacant shop window.
• Aboriginal Festival and Lacrosse Activation for youth
• Waterfront entertainment, concerts and fireworks
Ignite the Pan Am Spirit…
Create the Hamilton Experience!
Hamilton Kicks It Up! Volunteers
• When: July 10th- 26th, 2015
• Where: Throughout Hamilton
• Time: Different shift times ranging from
the morning till late at night
• Shifts: Have the option to sign up for
several shifts throughout the Games
• Potential Volunteer Positions: Event
Assistants, Event Ambassadors, Event
Operations Team, Street Team,
Administration , and Parking
Attendants
Ignite the Pan Am Spirit…
Create the Hamilton Experience!
July 10th – 26th.
Potential Volunteer Positions
Hamilton Kicks It Up!
Event Assistants - assist attendees, facilitate with directions, assist in audience management, seating, and/or crowd
movement.
Event Ambassadors - provide good-will, local information and outreach to event attendees.
Event Operations Team - Set-up and tear down crews for event, act as runners to support event operations. Some
may be required as drivers for delivery of equipment, staff, and volunteers to event sites.
Street Team - act as runners, on site customer service and problem solving, waste management, sustainability
initiatives, accessible service provision, and more.
Administration - responsible for reception duties, answering phones, answering questions, coordinating Volunteer
schedules, and providing other general support in administration of the Host Committee Event Office during the games
period.
Parking Attendants - responsible for arrivals and departures of all vehicles from the Hamilton supported parking
lots throughout each of the 16 days of competition. Most days are two games ie: parking minimum 2 hours prior
to game and 1 hour post game. Weekends may have additional requirements. This position would be most
appropriate for groups of people wanting to volunteer.
Ignite the Pan Am Spirit…
Create the Hamilton Experience
Volunteer Requirements
• You must be able to speak conversational English or have a basic
knowledge of English. We will need volunteers who speak other
languages including French, Spanish, and Portuguese
• You must be 16 years or older as of January 1, 2015
• Able to complete 6 – 8 shifts over the 16 day event period.
• You must have time to volunteer.
• Weekdays
• Weekends
• Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings, or Late Night
Ignite the Pan Am Spirit…
Create the Hamilton Experience!
What Volunteers Receive
• A comprehensive training program.
• Being credited with the hours you complete
• A Hamilton Kicks It Up t-shirt
• Drinks and meals, based on numbers of hours you volunteer
• Invitations to special volunteer recognition events
• Certificate of completed hours
Ignite the Pan Am Spirit…
Create the Hamilton Experience!
Contact Us!
Email for more info:
[email protected]
Register as a volunteer today!
http://preview.hamilton.ca/attractions/2015-pan-am-games/hamilton-kicks-it-eventsvolunteer-application