We welcome anyone to come out and volunteer with one of our events, it takes a lot of people to make one of our events happen. If you are interested in volunteering please complete this form and you will receive an email with information on volunteering in one of our events. For details on our volunteer benefits read below.

Click here for the Volunteer Registration Page

Volunteer Job Descriptions

Please review the descriptions below and see what you may be interested in doing. 

Positions will be filled in a first come first serve basis with a back up list for multiple requests. 

Just let us know what you would like to do on the registration form.

Volunteering Basics:

All volunteers are responsible for being able to follow directions given to them by the Race Directors and event Senior Staff.

All Volunteers will need to bring the following with them to the event:

• Comfortable Folding Chair

• A Small cooler as a minimum.

• Some basic snacks. (We will feed you lunch and supply you with water and drinks for the day!)

• If you have a FRS/GMRS two way radio and want to bring it, we will be operating on them during the race. Otherwise we will provide you with one for the event.

• Cell phone for emergencies or as a backup.

• Any special medications for yourself (ie: Epi-Pen) in case of emergencies.

Volunteers need to be at the race headquarters at 7:30am the day of the race to check in and get assignments. The Volunteer and Staff meeting will be at 8:00am race day. Volunteers are given the same benefits as racers, as they get t-shirts, are eligible for drawings and get to camp (when available) at our race sites.

Here is a schedule for the day:

Volunteer Registration 7:30am

Staff and Volunteer Pre-Race Meeting 8:00am

All Volunteers to their positions 9:30am

Race Start 10:30am

Race Cutoff 4:30pm

Volunteer and Staff Take Down 5:30pm.

Volunteers assigned to various manned checkpoints or "outposts" will be informed by the race staff as to when they can break down and return to the start. This will be pre-determined at the Staff and Volunteer meeting.

Volunteers must remember not to give out any advance information on the course or the event which is not authorized by the Race Director to be given to the participants.

Also, be prepared to adjust if needed to additional responsibilities. We want our staff to “think on their feet”.  

Volunteer Benefits*:

New for 2008 we now offer benefits to our volunteers. Each volunteer will receive a certificate for 50% off of one of our events. (Each certificate is transferable at 1/2 its value, 25%) you will also be able to combine the certificates, if you volunteer at two races or more for a max of 100% entry! In short volunteer at two of our races and race in the third at no charge!

You will also receive a race t-shirt or hat for each event you volunteer at.

* To receive benefits for volunteering at an event you must volunteer for one full day (8 to 10 hours)

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Basic Job Descriptions:

Manned Check Points:

Volunteers will staff selected checkpoints throughout the event. Persons staffing these positions will have direct interaction with the racers and will be responsible for checking and recording each racer and their time when they arrive at the checkpoint, verifying passports (punch cards), checking gear (when applicable) and rendering assistance to racers if needed. Staff at these positions will be given specific information on their course area and will need to review the race rules and mark penalties if needed. Supervised by Race Directors.

Registration/Timing:

Staff assigned to registration will assist our staff with racer check in and registrations. Persons who staff this position will need basic paperwork skills, able to follow directions and give specific instructions to event participants, monitor the event timing and record finishers final times. Supervised by Registration Manager.

Specialty Job Descriptions:  

Data/ Race Tracking:

New for 2008 we will be trying out a race tracking system, which will allow us to track and report real-time progress of teams to visitors, spectators and online. This is a new venture and we will need people who can work computer software such as Microsoft Office Excel and have a basic understanding of blogs and website publishing. Supervised by Race Directors.

Event Safety/Medical:

Staff in this position will be monitoring racers at remote locations for signs of medical or physical problems. Staff in this position will stand by at manned or remote checkpoint as needed. Volunteers for these positions must have a minimum of a CPR/ Advanced First Aid current certification or higher. If staff has their own vehicles, ATVs or bicycles they may be used in this position. Supervised by Race Director

Water Safety:

Staff in this position will monitor event participants as they are on the water sections of the event. This may range from ponds and lakes to creeks and rivers. Will need the ability to use a throw able rescue device and perform basic water rescue (assist or pull persons from water). Persons who have their own boats and wish to utilize them on the water may do so in this position. Supervised by Race Director

Radio Relay:

Staff will setup relay radio at a pre-determined location for the monitoring and relaying of communications during the race. Persons  in this position will monitor our radio traffic and assist with radio traffic when staff to staff communications cannot be established. This position will also coordinate emergency operations and will coordinate additional radios (such as fire, police or parks) during the event. Radio experience is not required, but is always preferred. HAM radio operators are welcome to be a part of our event. We will train people for this position and have the needed equipment. This is a stationary position which is required to be staffed two hours before the event and one hour after the event. Supervised by Race Director

Click here for the Volunteer Registration Page