Information for Volunteers
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER!
We’re looking for committed, enthusiastic individuals to
maintain our strong volunteer base. This is a great opportunity
for the community service requirement for high school students!
We supply a volunteer t-shirt, lunch and an opportunity to watch
a fun and exciting event!
We will need some volunteers on friday afternoon/evening as well as sunday morning for setup and tear down. Approximate
times that volunteers may be required are 7am to 6pm on Saturday. If you aren't
available for the whole time, please consider volunteering for part
of the time as this will allow volunteers to take breaks throughout
the day. Let us know what times you are available for.
If you are under 18, we would ask that you print and sign this form and you will also need your parents signature as well. If you need a letter for your Community Service Hours, let us know and we would be happy to provide. You will still need to register as well.
Jobs available to you include:
Children's Area - Help out with facepainting, building crafts, colouring, games and storytelling - Police Check Required
Deck Hands—Assist with loading & unloading of boats.
Ensure race participants have paddles and life jackets, and ensure
that life jackets and paddles are returned at the end of the race.
(Need 4 - Min. 16 years of age)
General Helpers—Be available to help with various tasks throughout
the day. Be available and visible onsite to assist teams and spectators
to give direction to facilities, first aid, etc.
Race Runner—Work with officials at the finish line, post
race times, update the schedule as required. (Need 2)
Race Marshall—Keep teams on schedule, call teams over P.A.,
coordinate teams at race line-up area. (Need 2)
Deck Captain—Supervise deck hands, coordinate paddles and
life jackets. (Need 2 -Min. 16 yrs of age)
Steers Person (8 or more) — Requires advance training. Steer
a Dragon Boat during the races. Volunteer Steers people are also required for evening practice sessions the two weeks prior to the festival. Please indicate on registration form if you are available for any evening practice sessions.
Set-up and take-down crew — This may require availability
on Friday evening and Sunday afternoon.
