How to Be an Excel Volunteer Coordinator for the Winter X Games

Until the year 2010, every January the Winter X Games will be held in Aspen, Colorado. These games will be telecast live via ESPN and ABC. The winter sports events include Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowmobile competitions. World class athletes like Shaun White will compete for gold medals as well as prize money. The ESPN Winter X Game staff is looking for individuals who want to be Excel Volunteer Coordinators. You will help coordinate the duties of the Winter X Games volunteer staff. You will also receive some great gifts, food and giveaways from ESPN. Do you want to spend four exciting days working (and playing) in beautiful Aspen,Colorado? Here is how to be an Excel Volunteer Coordinator for the Winter X Games.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer, Internet and email.
• Winter X Games 2008 website: http://www.xgamesvolunteers.com/

1. Use your computer and the Internet to find the ESPN Winter X Games 2008 volunteer website: http://www.xgamesvolunteers.com/.
   
   Join the mailing list if online registration is not yet open by filling out all requested information then waiting to receive your open registration e-mail.
2. Register to become an Excel Volunteer as soon as the online registration begins by first clicking on and reading the Volunteer Information hyperlink.
3. Fill out the personal information in Section One of the on-line registration form. In Section Two check the "I want to be an Excel Volunteer" box and skip the "Days" and "Dates" questionnaires (working all four days of the games is required for this position). Finally answer the questionnaire for Section Three. Then press the "Send" button.
4. Wait for your email verification and instructions. Then search for affordable lodging for the games using the website offered by ESPN. Stay Aspen Snowmass at www.stayaspensnowmass.com.
5. During the Winter X games you will be assisting the daily volunteers and helping the event spectators. Some venues may also need your assistance during the day. Don't forget to take some time off to be an X games spectator and enjoy some of the greatest winter sports in the world.

Tips & Warnings

• Arrange for lodging and transportation ahead of time.
• Must be 18
• Must be able to work all 4 days of the Winter X Games.
• Some duties may be physically demanding.