Volunteer Assignment Information

Review a list of the ten committees and a brief description of each.

Volunteer Application – Complete the Volunteer Application below and hit the “SUBMIT” button at the bottom. Once your application is received, you will be contacted about volunteer status and placement.

When filling out the volunteer application, please indicate which area(s) you are most interested in working. We will make every effort to place you in your preferred area of choice however,  we can make no guarantee as to which area you will be assigned. Please remember that every event/area is equally important to the success of the 2021 Classic.

Soul Filled Weekend 2021 Events and Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Tuesday – September 22, 2021

1.  Coaches Luncheon – Visit Jackson (Private)
   Location:
   Time: 
   Volunteers Needed: 5

Thursday – September 23, 2021

1. SFW College & Career Fair in Collaboration with TECH Jackson
   Jackson Convention Center – Various Events/Sessions Throughout Day Include:
   *College and Career Fair – Exhibit
   *The Business of Sports Marketing & Management Panel/Symposium
   *Student Town Hall – Students along with special guest panel discuss social justice issues of importance and interest to HBCU college students.

   Location: Jackson Convention Center
   Time & Number of Volunteers Needed:
   9AM – 3PM – 12
   3PM- 9PM – 12

Friday – September 24, 2021

1. HCBU College & Career Fair
   Location: Jackson Convention Center
   Time & Number of Volunteers Needed:
   9AM – 3PM – 12
   3PM- 9PM – 12
2. JSU Golf Tournament – Not available
3. Presidents’ Reception – Not available
4. Let Your Soul Glow Dance Party (Weekend Kick Off)
   Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium Tailgate Area (West Street)
   Time & Number of Volunteers Needed:
   10AM – 3PM – 20
   2PM- 7PM – 20
   7Pm – 11Pm – 20

Saturday – September 25, 2021

1. JSU vs DSU Game
   Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium 
   Time & Number of Volunteers Needed:
   12PM – 5PM – 10
2. Tailgating/Vendor Village/Taste of Soul
   Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium (West Street)
   Time & Number of Volunteers Needed
   8AM – 1PM – 25
   1PM- 5PM – 25
   5Pm – 8Pm  15
3. The “Sangers” Room Live – R&B Live Meets American Idol.  With Special Host and Creator Dave Tolliver of Hit R&B Recording Group Men At Large
   Location: TBA
   Time & Number Volunteers Needed
   5PM – 8PM – 10
   8PM- 1AM – 10

Sunday – September 26, 2021

1. Sunday Open Worship Service (Tailgate)
   Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium Tailgate Area (West Street)
   Time & Number Volunteers Needed:
   8AM – 1PM – 15
2. Soul-Filled Sunday Honors Celebrunch – Honoring JSU Athletic Direct Ashley Robinson and JSU Women’s Basketball Coach Tomekia Reed
   Location: Center
   Time & Number Volunteers Needed:
   8AM – 12PM – 15
   12PM-3PM  – 10
3. MVSU vs. SU Game
   Location: Center
   Time & Number Volunteers Needed:
   11AM – 6PM – 40
4. Tailgating/Vendor Village/Taste of Soul
   Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium (West Street)
   Time & Number of Volunteers Needed
   8AM – 1PM – 25
   1PM- 5PM – 25
   5Pm – 8Pm  – 15

*Note: 

• All volunteers will be required to attend a mandatory volunteer meeting the event prior to event.
• Some volunteers may be assigned more than one area based on request. 
• All volunteers are expected to be prompt and work the entire duration of assigned time.