Fresno State Football
Golf Cart Driver’s Information
The Buchanan Band program is fortunate to provide adult (21 and older) golf cart drivers at each Fresno State Bulldogs home Football Game.
In exchange for this volunteer service, Fresno State makes a financial contribution to our program.
This is an exclusive opportunity and significant fundraiser, and Buchanan Band parents, families, alumni, and friends have been driving golf carts at Fresno State football games for many years!
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What do golf cart drivers do?
Simply put: we are there as a team to help fans—who need some assistance—get to the section of the stadium where their seat is located. Each volunteer drives one of Fresno State’s provided golf carts and offers free rides to fans in need from the time the gates open until the last fan leaves.How many drivers do we need?
We provide 15 drivers and 1 supervisor for each home game. In 2026, there are six home games (not including playoffs), meaning we have 90 driver spots to fill.How many games can I sign up for?
All of them, if you like! Sign-ups are first-come, first-served.How do I get to the game?
Let’s carpool! Once you sign up for a game, the lead parent volunteer will be in touch about carpooling. If you are able to carpool, we will meet in the Buchanan Band Parking Lot two hours before each game starts. If you’re not available to carpool, clear instructions and a parking pass will be provided before each game.What should I wear?
Khaki pants/shorts, a white collared shirt, and shoes you can drive in. A red safety vest, walkie talkie, and game day pass will be provided. As the weather changes, dress in layers. Later in the season, it can quickly turn from very warm to very cold within a single game.How do I get authorized to drive?
It’s not meant to be, but it could feel complicated. Please let us know if you need any assistance at all. We are looking to have as many as are willing complete the driver authorization process as soon as possible.
Let’s Get Started!
In order to drive golf carts during Fresno State Football home games, each volunteer must complete four simple steps. The total time to complete all 4 steps is less than 1.5 hours.
Step 1 of 4: Volunteer Authorization
Before you can begin the driving authorization, you must complete the “Registered Volunteer Application and Appointment Form” located here.
You will need to have the following answers to form questions handy. Please fill them in as you come to this part of that form:
IMPORTANT: You fill out half of this form and submit, then it comes through again and you add additional info.
ROUND 1:
Application Information: Fill in your personal info.
Department: Athletic Corporation (entered a couple of different times in the form).
Supervisor: Susan Chapman
Campus Phone: 559-278-6321
Click “Next.”
Enter Your Information (email only at this stage) and press “Click to Sign.”
Next: check your email and verify your email address. The verification email will come from “Adobe Sign.”
Click the button to confirm your email address, and then the first step is complete!
Next: Monitor your email. Once you are approved and registered to volunteer, you will need to complete the next steps for becoming an authorized driver.
ROUND 2:
Effective Start Date: 08/31/2026
End Date: 08/30/2031
Campus Phone: 559-278-6321
Assignment Duties: "Volunteer Golf Cart Driver at Fresno State football home games."
YOU WILL NEED A FRESNO STATE EMAIL ACCOUNT TO COMPLETE THE NEXT STEPS.
We’ve been told you will get one after your volunteer application is approved. The information below may not be accurate as we have not seen the new process yet.
One we have greater clarity on the following steps, we will update this page. You can access the Fresno State Driving Page here: https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/ehsrm/riskmgt/driving/employeedriving.html
Step 2 of 4: Driving Authorization Form (3 minutes)
Link coming soon!
Submit a driving authorization request form. Do not answer any questions that aren't required. Answers to FSU-related questions are below:
Please answer "No" to the question about whether you will be "supervising/overseeing or responsible ..."
Campus/Department/Program: Athletic Corporation.
Employee Status: Athletic Corporation.
Supervisor's Contact Information: Susan Chapman, 559-278-6321.
Step 3 of 4: Department of General Services (DGS) Defensive Driver Course (1 hour)
Register and complete the DGS Defensive Driver Course on their Pathways page. When you have completed the course, please download a copy of your certificate of completion and email it to ehsrm@mail.fresnostate.edu and CC notes@becmusic.org
If you have completed the DGS Defensive Driver Course within the last three years, you will still need to go to the DGS Pathways website, download the previous certificate, and send it to the emails above.
Step 4 of 4: Powered Cart Safety Course and Quiz (15 minutes)
Complete the Powered Cart Safety Course and quiz. This takes about 15 minutes. Most answers are common sense. All answers can be found in the downloadable PDF.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiN79AvULmPm7svNIE7GojKaUlljZmj5320yz4NKNJ4gO1Kg/viewform
Please take a screenshot of your completion that shows your email address and include this screenshot in your email to ehsrm@mail.fresnostate.edu along with your DGS Defensive Driving Certificate.
Lastly, once you complete the 4 steps above, you will receive an email from Fresno State HR notifying you of your approved driver status, as well as the expiration dates for the forms and tests noted above.
Once you receive confirmation of driving authorization, please email your confirmation notification to: notes@becmusic.org
Already Authorized?
2026 Fresno State Home Game Dates
September 12 vs. Sacrmento State
September 26 vs. Rice
October 10 vs Boise State
October 31 vs. Oregon State
November 21 vs. Colorado State
November 28 vs. TBD
