Toyota Texas Bass Classic seeking volunteers

QUITMAN — The Toyota Texas Bass Classic is looking for volunteers to help support the Texas-sized outdoor music festival and world championship fishing event.

The 9th annual TTBC is returning to Lake Fork on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25. The event will host the world’s greatest anglers as well as chart topping country music performances.

Along with the memories, volunteers will receive exclusive tournament gear, including an official TTBC T-shirt and hat, a lunch volunteer badge (serves as general admission Saturday, Sunday and Monday) and a parking pass.

Below you will find a list and brief description of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic Volunteer Committees. For additional information, visit ToyotaTexasBassClassic.com or call 1-866-907-0143.

ADMISSIONS/WILL CALL: Admissions volunteers will be responsible for staffing the admissions gate and assisting security to ensure that all spectators have the proper tickets for entry. Will Call volunteers will be responsible for staffing a ticket booth at the event entrance for ticket buyers to pick up previously purchased tickets.

MEDIA/PR: Assist tournament staff with the general operations of the Media Center and promotion of the tournament, assist with sponsor requests and angler appearances.

TOURNAMENT OFFICE: Assists tournament staff with answering the phones, greeting visitors, receiving and logging deliveries along with other administrative duties as requested by tournament staff.

TP&W OUTDOOR ADVENTURES AREA: Assist the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department with various activities in the TP&W Outdoor Adventures Area.

VOLUNTEER SERVICES: Responsible for staffing the volunteer headquarters, handling uniform distribution and maintaining a comfortable working environment for the volunteers.

Source: Longview News-Journal