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Volunteers Wanted for the RNC

The Committee on Arrangements is seeking volunteers for the 2012 Republican National Convention.

Interested in being a part of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa Aug. 27-30?

The Committee on Arrangements for the 2012 Republican National Convention needs volunteers.

According to Deborah Cox-Roush of Lithia, operations-volunteer coordinator for the Committee on Arrangements, the committee is working closely with the 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee to make sure that all of the volunteer needs of delegates, Republican officials and visitors are met.

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Cox-Roush said the committee is seeking people who "have the passion, that have the personal experiences that will resonate with this amazing gift that has been bestowed upon the Tampa Bay area."

"Gov. Romney will need Florida to clinch the Presidential nomination, so come show those out-of-towners what Florida is all about," said Cox-Roush.

Volunteers are needed in four areas:

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

Official Proceedings will be using volunteers to drive convention participants (speakers) from the airport to their hotels and over to the Tampa Bay Times Forum. These volunteers must be at least 25 years old, have a clean driving record and be comfortable driving a SUV. Official Proceedings volunteers are key to ensuring that all convention participants are safely and promptly transported to their needed destination to create the best program possible.

OPERATIONS

Operations volunteers will assist convention staff in managing the physical operations of the convention. These volunteers will be used as greeters, way-finders, and will assist in an ADA-capacity for those attendees requesting ADA assistance.

SECURITY

Security volunteers will provide additional protection for convention delegates and attendees. Security volunteers will help process people through the security checkpoints, assist with possible emergency situations and act as a support system for other law enforcement personnel present at the convention. Prior law enforcement or military experience is preferred.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation will be using volunteers to help guide convention delegates and attendees in the loading and unloading of buses, answering bus route inquiries and assisting in an ADA-capacity for those attendees requesting ADA assistance. Transportation volunteers play the vital role of helping to ensure that the 400-bus system used during the entire week of the 2012 Republican National Convention runs efficiently.

All volunteers will be required to participate in one volunteer orientation and one division briefing. All volunteers will be issued a volunteer uniform by the 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee.

All volunteers must be 18 years old (or 25 years old for Official Proceedings) by June 30. All volunteers will be subject to a background check. Credentials will be assigned based on the volunteer capacity in which you are serving; specific credentials are not guaranteed to any volunteer. While in uniform, volunteers should not publicize personal political missions, opinions or affiliations. Due to the live nature of this event, information is subject to change.

Leda Williams is the volunteer coordinator for the Committee on Arrangements. You will find her contact information below. Email her at volunteers@gopconvention2012.com or call 813-999-4645
if you're interested in volunteering. Williams will walk you through the registration process step by step.



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