Houston Super Bowl committee seeks volunteers

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As Houston prepares to host the Super Bowl next year, the Super Bowl host committee is seeking volunteers to pitch in for the big game.

The host committee is seeking up to 10,000 volunteers and has begun its online application process

"Volunteers will play a critical role in the success of Super Bowl LI, here in Houston, in 2017," host committee president and CEO Sallie Sargent said. "The positive experience our visitors will have will be in large part due to the interaction they have with our volunteers."

The ideal candidate will have a passion for football, the city of Houston and southern hospitality, according to the host committee.

Volunteers will be required to work at least three shifts during a 10-day period leading up to the Super Bowl consisting of six to eight hours for staff volunteers and eight to 10 hours for volunteer supervisors.

Volunteers, after filling out their applications, will have an in-person interview, mandatory training sessions and a background check.

The primary need for volunteers will be from Jan. 27 to Feb. 5. Super Bowl LI will be on Feb. 5.

The countdown is on toward Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium, and the Houston Super Bowl committee is seeking volunteers. Click through the gallery to see the pros and cons of hosting the Super Bowl. The countdown is on toward Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium, and the Houston Super Bowl committee is seeking volunteers. Click through the gallery to see the pros and cons of hosting the Super Bowl. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 33 Caption Close Houston Super Bowl committee seeks volunteers 1 / 33 Back to Gallery

To sign up, go to www.housuperbowl.com/volunteer or email volunteer@housuperbowl.com