The Grand Prix of Houston has many volunteer positions that provide a great opportunity to be a part of an exciting, world-class event. Volunteers will not only receive a rewarding experience during the Grand Prix of Houston, but will also earn an attractive benefits package by completing the minimum requirements for their area.
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Credentials (small committee < 40 volunteers)
Volunteers will support the issuance of credentials to sponsors, suppliers, vendors, volunteers, officials and members of the media. This area requires assembling packets of information, making sure that proper credentials are issued to those authorized to receive them. Basic filing and clerical skills are required. Assignment to this area requires that a volunteer must commit to work a minimum of two shifts over at least two days, or 15 hours before or during race weekend. The credential office will be located outside of the track site.
Hospitality (large committee > 90 volunteers)
Hospitality volunteers facilitate the operation of corporate suites and villages. Assignment to this area is not as a host or hostess, but to assist clients and the race staff in maintaining well-run suites, making sure guests have proper credentials, managing pit and paddock pass redemption and making sure that a supply of materials are kept on hand. Assignment to this area requires that a volunteer must commit to work a minimum of two shifts over at least two days, or 15 hours before or during race weekend.
Information (medium committee, 40-89 volunteers)
Information volunteers dispense information about the race, race-related activities and the metropolitan Houston area from booths that are strategically placed around the venue. Volunteers assigned to this area may need to assist with the preparation of materials for Information Handbooks. A volunteer must commit to work a minimum of two shifts over at least two days, or 15 hours before or during race weekend. This busy area requires active, friendly volunteers.
Track Services (medium committee, 40-89 volunteers)
Track service volunteers have the unique opportunity to be “behind the scenes” with the production of the Grand Prix. Volunteers in this particular area are asked to assist the operational staff on race weekend, as well as the weeks before and after the event with various “hands on” projects. This area is for volunteers who don’t mind getting dirty.
Duties include: Tire wall construction, television placement, painting, and overall track maintenance, including making repairs to the pits and track on race weekend. Installation, maintenance, and removal of track signage (sponsor banners, credential access, directional, grandstand, etc.)
Volunteers who are interested in this area should be aware that certain assignments may require heavy physical activity.
Assignment to this area requires that volunteers commit to work for a minimum of 15 hours before, during, or after race weekend. Shift selection includes Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings (3 hours each) beginning March 28 and ending April 28. Shifts are also available race weekend. Shifts will be selected by volunteer and assigned by Committee Manager.
Transportation (small committee < 40 volunteers)
Transportation volunteers handle requests from the Grand Prix staff and from other volunteer areas involving a wide variety of tasks that interface with almost every facet of the race. People and items are transported constantly, starting about ten days before the race. Various vehicles and equipment are provided, however, this area requires the use of handcarts and able-bodied arms and legs. Volunteers in this area must have a valid driver’s license and knowledge of the Houston metropolitan area. Assignment to this area requires that volunteers commit to work for a minimum of two shifts over at least two days, or 15 hours before, during or after race weekend, and be ready and willing to lift and carry.
Ushers (large committee > 90 volunteers)
Usher volunteers control the flow of crowds into the grandstand areas and assist patrons to their seating locations. Ushers must also deter people from entering grandstand areas for which they do not have tickets, redirecting them properly. In addition, some ushers will assist those who may be physically challenged. Assignment to this area requires that volunteers commit to work a minimum of two shifts over at least two days, or 15 hours during race weekend.
Volunteer Services (small committee < 40 volunteers)
Volunteers seeking a variety of experiences should be interested in this assignment area. Volunteer Services provides administrative support for the Grand Prix, assists with the operation of the Volunteer Center, Food Service Area, the Family Fun Zone, and provides supplemental staff for other volunteer areas on an as-needed basis.
Volunteer Services will support the operation of the Grand Prix of Houston offices during the weeks leading up to the race, or staffing the phones in some of the on-site trailers, such as the Volunteer office and the Marketing trailer (both air conditioned) during race weekend. General office tasks range from answering telephones, operating a word processor/ PC, assembling mailings, running copies or assisting members of the Grand Prix staff. Work in the Volunteer Food Service Area will involve the distribution of meals, snacks, beverages and moral support to all of the volunteers during race weekend and making the area a pleasant place to be. Family Fun Zone volunteers will collect tickets and assist patrons in this area.
Assignment to Volunteer Services requires that a volunteers commit to work a minimum of two shifts over at least two days, or 15 hours before, during, or after race weekend. Back to Top Volunteer Benefits
Volunteers who meet the minimum requirements for their area will receive:
• Official Grand Prix of Houston Volunteer Credential, providing gate admission, Paddock Access and on-site parking during all three days of the event weekend
• Uniform shirt
• One daily meal during their shift, along with beverages and take-away snacks available throughout the day
• Collectible Grand Prix of Houston lapel pin
• Two (2) complimentary Friday general admission Grand Prix tickets
• A discount on reserved grandstand tickets to be extended to family and friends
• A certificate of appreciation
• Two tickets to the Volunteer Appreciation Party (date and location to be announced) Back to Top Volunteer Guidelines
In order to be eligible for volunteer service with the Grand Prix of Houston, individuals must meet the following requirements:
• Eighteen (18) years of age as of April 25, 2008
• Commit to work a minimum of two shifts over at least two days, or 15 hours before, during, or after race weekend of April 25-27
• Attend at least one mandatory orientation meeting and track tour Back to Top Volunteer Shifts Volunteer hours PRIOR to race weekend:
Credentials, Volunteer Services, and Transportation Committees
Monday, April 21: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
Tuesday, April 22: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
Wednesday, April 23: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
Thursday, April 24: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. *
Volunteer hours race weekend:
All Committees
Friday, April 25: 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Friday, April 25: 1:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. **
Saturday, April 26: 7:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 26: 2:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. **
Sunday, April 27: 7:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 27: 11:30 – 5:00 p.m. **
Track Services hours PRIOR to and AFTER race weekend:
Wednesday evenings 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday mornings 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesdays begin March 28 and end May 2.
Saturday’s begin March 31 and end April 28.
Shifts are also available race weekend.
*Beginning and ending times may not be exact.
** Ending times may not be exact.
Some areas may require additional hours outside of these times (please see volunteer assignment descriptions). Back to Top Volunteer FAQ Will I be able to eat during my volunteer shifts?
Volunteers will receive one daily meal during their shift, along with beverages and take-away snacks available throughout the day.
Where will I park for my volunteer shifts?
Volunteers will benefit from on-site parking during their volunteer shifts.
Can I be assigned to work in the same area with my family member, friend, or co-worker?
The volunteer application has an area where you may indicate other volunteers that you wish to be assigned with. The Grand Prix of Houston will make every effort to accommodate these requests.
I would like to attend all 3 days of the race weekend. May I volunteer to work all 3 days?
Your volunteer spirit is appreciated! On the volunteer application, you may select “I would like to work more than 2 shifts.” You may choose how many shifts you would like to work, which will be helpful when we are assigning committees and shifts. This is especially for those who have the time to volunteer prior to race weekend, and would like to be involved race weekend, also!
My friend is on a team that is a company or an organization. May I join their team?
Absolutely! Contact the Team Leader (TL) and they will add your name to their Team list. The TL is organizing their group mainly administratively, so you will be on the TL’s e-mail list.
Can my organization (church group, school, club, or other organization) volunteer as a group?
Yes, the Grand Prix of Houston welcomes organizations that wish to organize volunteer groups, which are named Teams. Select a Team Name and a Team Leader, then contact the Grand Prix of Houston office at 713-659-RACE (7223) or email volunteers@grandprixofhouston.com. Back to Top To Volunteer with the Houston Region SCCA, click here.
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