SPOTLIGHT
Volunteers Are Key to Race
Local volunteers contribute to the overall success of the Firestone
Grand Prix every year. “There would be no race without the
volunteers,” says race organizer Kim Green. At the helm of the
huge task of organizing volunteers is Giles Dowden, Director
Petersburg. He has been managing the Volunteer Program here
more about volunteering.
How many volunteers does it take to put on the St. Petersburg
race?
to help make the race happen each March.
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What are some of the responsibilities of volunteers?
They support key operational areas which include access
control, credential center, grandstands, corporate hospitality
and suites, information services, media center, photography,
ceremonies, yacht club, show car program amongst other roles and
responsibilities.
What does it take to be a volunteer?
We have a wide array of people that serve as volunteers . We have
their regular jobs to volunteer. Some of our volunteers even travel
from other parts of the country just to be a part of this great event
here in St. Petersburg.
The volunteers we seek are dedicated individuals who are excited
to take part and show pride in their role with the Firestone Grand
Prix of St. Petersburg. They have a passion to serve others and in
essence are ambassadors for our great city.
What are some of the perks of volunteering?
We have had lucky volunteers who have had the opportunity to
meet and escort the drivers during the race weekend. We have also
had a volunteer or two who were able to get a ride around the track
with racing legend Mario Andretti! Being a volunteer is just a great
way to be a key part of this annual tradition in Tampa Bay.
Volunteers should be available the entire race weekend and must be
18 or older. If you have a friendly and can-do attitude, learn how to
volunteer for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg at gpstpete.
com/contact/volunteer
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