Volunteer for the 2023 WSF World Junior Squash Championships

Volunteers are the lifeblood of sport. We are calling on your assistance to be part of the team at the 2023 WSF World Junior Squash Championships. Below is an outline of the volunteer roles available and additional information including requirements.

To register as a volunteer click here - registrations close 30 April.

Event Services
Event Services will be at the forefront of the event and a first point of contact with players, patrons and VIP Guests attending. From facilitating meet and greet interactions to providing event information and event support, the event services team will ensure attendees have all the appropriate contacts, scheduling and key information. Volunteers will have knowledge and assistance where required with coordinating transport and act as an information resource for the event.

Operation Services
The Operations team will assist the venue controller to ensure the event runs on schedule, courts are clean and venue operations occur seamlessly. They will provide operational support to event staff in the championship office, assistance with keeping the courts clean and tidy before and after matches and act as venue liaisons to secure resources such catering, deliveries, physio or medical assistance (e.g. providing ice or water). 

Accreditation Coordinators
The Accreditation Coordinators will assist event staff with production and distribution of passes as well as keeping accreditation databases. They will look after assembling, printing and packaging passes to be delivered to appropriate staff, officials and volunteers (either in person or post), check identities and solve any accreditation issues.

Merchandise Coordinators 
The Merchandise Coordinators will assist with sales at the event including set up and operation of the onsite shop and merchandise stands (including end of day/shift cash and stock reconciliation). Experience with processing sales including EFTPOS transactions is beneficial.

First Aid Officer - we no longer require volunteers in this role

Benefits of volunteering 

• Opportunity of a generation to be involved in this world class event
• Interact and witness the world's best junior squash players and their teams
• Provided with an event shirt
• Volunteer promotional gift pack.
• Lunch provided each day
• Training and upskilling opportunities
• Gain volunteer experience for major events in the future

Event Volunteer Dates

• Pre-Event 16-17 July 2023
• Individuals Event 18-23 July 2023
• Teams Event 24-29 July 2023

Volunteer’s desired skills

• Friendly and outgoing
• Ability to build rapport and relations 
• Organised and attentive to detail
• Good time management
• Strong communication skills
• Works well under pressure 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Seek assistance from appropriate personnel when required

Requirements of being a volunteer at WSF World Junior Championships

• Read, acknowledge and comply with Squash Australia Volunteer Code of Conduct
• Evidence of current Working with Children Check card/official letter on government letterhead
• Complete Sport Integrity Australia Course - Child Safeguarding in Sport Induction and Competition Manipulation and Sports Betting

For any enquiries Contact Squash Australia: Anne-Marie Nickless via email at education@squashaus.com.au