Fresno State Football
Golf Cart Driver’s Information

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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 for each home game. In 2025, 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 call or text our golf cart volunteer lead Cara Giovannoni at (559) 341-2566 if you need any assistance at all. Feel free to call or text Mrs. Giovannoni between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. any day of the week and she will get back to you as soon as possible. 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:

Effective Start Date: August 30, 2025

End Date: August 30, 2026

Supervisor: Susan Chapman

Department: Athletic Corporation

Campus Phone: 559-278-6321

Assignment Duties: "Volunteer Golf Cart Driver at Fresno State football home games."

On page 2 of the form, answer “No” to all questions except for No. 3. Answer “Yes” to this question (No. 3): “Will the volunteer need to drive on University business?” 

Follow the “Next” options identified by a blue arrow on the left-hand side of the Page. Then click “Sign Form.”

After you click the “Sign Form” button, you will need to “Assign Participants” to your form. Use the following information to complete this section:

Participant 2:
First Name: Susan 
Last Name: Chapman
Email: schapman@mail.fresnostate.edu

Participant 3: 
First Name: Human 
Last Name: Resources
Email: hr@csufresno.edu

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.

Step 2 of 4: Driving Authorization Form (3 minutes)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbKN385l4U8CDAt21vr6TtOOpBU6jpQTRli5JpKidsXE1f2A/viewform

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)

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/Services/Page-Content/Service-List/Enroll-in-Defensive-Driver-Training

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 caragiovannoni@gmail.com.

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 and 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: caragiovannoni@gmail.com and cc: notes@becmusic.org

2025 Fresno State Home Game Dates