Volunteer Role Descriptions

Game commentators talk about the game and chat with the players during game play. Commentary can include play-by-play, game trivia and more. Commentator is an on camera and on mic role and is not required for all games. Some players may choose to do the commentary themselves. 

Game players play video games live during the stream and appear on camera and on mic. You can play a game solo, with a friend, or participate in a multiplayer game.

Game hosts engage with the stream audience during and between games, including reading donations aloud on stream, moderating Twitch chat, and introducing players and commentators.

A host's primary focus is on moderating and interacting with chat, and catching everyone up between games with donations, incentives, prizes, schedule, and more.

Host are on mic but are not on camera.

Segment hosts are the on camera talent for morning, noon and evening studio shows. Segment hosts banter with each other, recap previous games, tease upcoming games, share raffle prize information, and more. Get creative and let out your inner theater kid! Suggestions welcome. 

If your stream idea takes you off the couch, you might be a Special Event Presenter! Special Events could include non video game activities, such as music or crafting, or games with complex studio setup requirements, such as Dance Dance Revolution. Special event presenters are on camera and on mic.

Tech team members help run stream technology during the event. Their duties include turning mics on and off, selecting camera views, setting up game consoles and controllers, and monitoring the stream status. Tech team members may appear on screen during setup and are not on mic. Hands on training is provided for all tech team volunteers. They are a director and tech support all in one.

Prize coordinators work to secure new prizes before the event, taking photos, setting donation amounts for eligibility, and ship prizes to raffle winners after the event ends.

The social media team creates and posts content for MMM social media channels, including images, short videos, and text. Social media promotion will begin prior to the event and increase in frequency during the event. Social media team members may participate remotely.

Volunteer coordinators work with our game hosts, commentators, and players to ensure they are ready for the event and answer any questions that may arise.

Website team members write website content and update pages on the 4Score7Pongs website and the Meal-Morial Madness event page on Tiltify before, during, and after the event. Website team members may participate remotely.

The wellness team makes sure that all on-site volunteers during the event are well-fed and hydrated, and have chances to rest and relax. Wellness team duties include preparing and serving meals and snacks, washing dishes, and cleaning the kitchen and dining areas.