Jamboree

Jamboree 2024 Volunteer Information

Jamboree is our all-day soccer tournament and community festival for our elementary school participants and their families. This year, Jamboree with take place on Saturday, June 1.

Logistics

  • Saturday, June 1

  • Location: TBD

  • Volunteer here.

  • All volunteers will receive a light lunch (vegetarian options available) and water stations will be placed throughout the venue.

This event is held outdoors, so please come prepared with the following items:

  • Athletic wear or comfortable clothing (sneakers recommended).

  • A light jacket or rain jacket.

  • Refillable water bottle

  • If you are working a morning shift, we recommend bringing a change of socks/shoes for your comfort throughout the shift (the grass can be very wet/dewy in the morning).

  • When you arrive, you will be given a DC SCORES volunteer t-shirt to change into for the day. Please plan to change in an open area, wearing a tank top or other shirt if you would like.

Weather Policy

  • Jamboree is a “drizzle-or-shine” event. In the case that there is an absolute downpour that necessitates us to reschedule the event, we will notify you via email.

What do I need to check in on the day of the event?

  • Upon arrival, please check in at the volunteer tent with a DC SCORES staff Member.

Roles

Referees

Referees will be asked to work with other referees at their field and will control 3-5 games throughout their shift. Soccer experience is a plus; all referees will complete a brief overview with DC SCORES staff before their shift. Some light jogging is required.

Note: For this role, there are AM, PM, and All-Day shifts available.

Activity Booths

Great team-building experience for different departments for volunteers in groups of 2-12. Booths include face painting, art, and soccer activities, etc.

Note: For this role, there are AM, PM, and All-Day shifts.

Lunch Distribution

his station will consist of organizing boxed lunches and making sure they get to teams, family members, and volunteers properly.

Photography/Videography

Please bring your own camera. In this position, volunteers will be assigned to capture a specific area/set of games.

Note: For this role, there are AM, PM, and All-Day shifts available.

Set-Up/Closing Crew

Set-up includes setting up tables, goals, tents, art supplies, etc. Some heavy lifting may be required.

Closing shift includes assistance with breaking down goals, tents, art booths, and other materials is needed at the end of the day.

Note: There is one shift for set-up and one for closing crew available for each day.

General

Other duties will be assigned as needed and volunteers may be asked to float between various volunteer roles.

Note: There are AM, PM, and All-Day shifts available.