FT. LAUDERDALE – It’s one of the most watched events in the world and in 2010 Broward County will become “Media Headquarters” for Super Bowl XLIV, and thousands of volunteers will be needed to serve in various capacities.
To encourage people to volunteer, Broward County’s Vice Mayor Ken Keechl officially kicked off the first volunteer recruitment effort with the Riverwalk Trust and Junior Achievement at Tribeca Medaesthetics in Fort Lauderdale. The Vice Mayor also presented a proclamation from the Broward County Commission naming January 21, 2009 as “Volunteer Now for Super Bowl XLIV Day” in Broward County.
“Broward County residents have the opportunity to not only make our visitors feel welcome, but also make a big impression with the local, network and international news media and, of course, the championship teams for the 2010 game,” said Vice Mayor Keechl.
With South Florida hosting the 2010 Super Bowl, it will mark the tenth time the championship game will be played on our sunny shores, more than any other destination in the country. Broward residents have served as volunteers in the past, and more than 250 people gathered for a social hosted by Dr. Jason Shapiro at Tribeca Medaesthetics.
Super Bowl XLIV is expected to generate more than $460 million in economic impact in the South Florida region. The last Super Bowl held in South Florida in 2007 brought more than 500,000 visitors to the region, the majority were non-ticket holders in town to participate in Super Bowl related events and activities. Also in 2007, more than 3,500 media credentials were issued.
“This is great way to showcase Broward County and what our region has to offer and I encourage people to volunteer and be a part of it,” said the Vice Mayor.
The South Florida 2010 Super Bowl Host Committee volunteer opportunities include:
NFL Experience Ambassadors
Ambassadors will assist with the management and supervision of interactive football games and displays. Included in this family oriented theme park of activities are autograph signings, player and coach radio and TV interviews, entertainment and food.
Airport and Hotel Ambassadors
Ambassadors will provide a sunny, enthusiastic welcome to guests via friendly smiles and warm handshakes at one of the aforementioned venues. Ambassadors will also communicate game, event, transportation and hospitality information to visitors, plus distribute approved Host Committee publications.
Transportation Ambassadors
Ambassadors will direct guests to appropriate shuttles and check credentials as NFL guests board shuttles. Ambassadors may also be asked to ride on the shuttles to assist drivers with directions and greet NFL staff or sponsors.
For more information please visit www.southfloridasuperbowl.com/volunteer or e-mail [email protected].
