Mayor's Challenge - Volunteers

• Stadium
• Competition
• Special Assignments
• Special Groups
• SafeSport Compliance

Stadium Staging/Prep

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February 17, 2023

1:00 pm CST - 4:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Work in the stadium area. Assist with the initial set-up and deployment of race equipment in the start and finish line areas. This is physical and active work, requiring lifting and carrying. Outside work so dress accordingly

Stadium Setup

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February 18, 2023

6:00 am CST - 9:00 am CST (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

February 19, 2023

6:00 am CST - 9:00 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Support and assist in set-up of course fencing, start area, finish line and operational needs. Work in the stadium area. This position is physical and active, requiring lifting and carrying equipment. Groups are welcome. Work will be outside so dress accordingly.

Location

Trailhead

Stadium Takedown

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February 18, 2023

4:30 pm CST - 5:30 pm CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

February 19, 2023

3:00 pm CST - 5:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Support and assist in helping take-down and moving race equipment in the stadium area. This position is physical and active, requiring lifting and carrying equipment. This is outside work, so dress accordingly.

Access Control

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February 18, 2023

9:00 am CST - 12:30 pm CST (Full)

12:00 pm CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

February 19, 2023

9:00 am CST - 12:30 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

12:00 pm CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help control and direct participant and spectator flow at key locations in the stadium and at the Trailhead.

Timing, Start/Finish Line

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February 18, 2023

8:45 am CST - 12:45 pm CST (Full)

12:30 pm CST - 4:30 pm CST (Full)

February 19, 2023

8:45 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

11:45 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (Full)

Volunteer

Details

Work in the stadium area. Assist in timekeeping. Arrange skiers in start area. Assist finishers, collect bibs and chips. Assist in setting up and managing race equipment in the start and finish lines. Outside work so dress accordingly. There also is an afternoon shift. Please consider signing up for both.

Access Control/Course Marshal

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February 18, 2023

8:30 am CST - 11:30 pm CST (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

11:00 am CST - 4:00 pm CST (At least 3 more needed)

February 19, 2023

12:00 am CST - 3:00 am CST (At least 2 more needed)

8:30 am CST - 12:30 pm CST (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Workers will be stationed at various locations around the venue to control access into accredited areas and to direct spectators at other parts of the venue ensuring they are not on or crossing the trail.

Location

Trail Head Patio, Stadium, Roundabout, Coaches Corner, Bottom of La Squadra

Technique Control Turning Zone

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February 19, 2023

8:00 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

During Classic races, Volunteers will video skiers moving from a Turning Zone back into the Diagonal track section to ensure skiers are not using Skate Technique on the Diagonal course. Potential infractions would be sent from iPad/cellular phone via WhatsApp to race Jury. Will require the use of cellular iPad or phone device for recording video and sending video to Jury.

Location

TBD on race course

Skier Obstruction Observer

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February 18, 2023

9:00 am CST - 4:00 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will be stationed at various locations on the course to record video of possible skier obstruction and send video of potential infractions to race Jury via WhatsApp. Will require the use of cellular iPad or phone device for recording video and sending video to Jury.

Location

TBD on Sprint course

Awards

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February 18, 2023

12:00 pm CST - 4:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

February 19, 2023

12:30 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

9:30 am CST - 11:30 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Parking

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February 18, 2023

7:00 am CST - 10:00 am CST (At least 3 more needed)

10:00 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (At least 3 more needed)

February 19, 2023

7:00 am CST - 10:00 am CST (At least 3 more needed)

10:00 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Managing north and south Trailhead lot entrances

Green Team

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February 18, 2023

3:00 pm CST - 4:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

February 19, 2023

3:00 pm CST - 4:00 pm CST (Full)

Volunteer

Details

Post event cleanup, empty trash and recycle.

Location

Trailhead

Bib Pickup

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February 18, 2023

7:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

11:00 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

February 19, 2023

7:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (Full)

11:00 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Work with race secretary to check-in racer on start list, provide the matching number race bib, and raise issues to race secretary. Outside location so dress warm.

Volunteer Hospitality

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February 18, 2023

6:30 am CST - 10:30 am CST (At least 2 more needed)

10:30 am CST - 3:30 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

February 19, 2023

6:30 am CST - 10:30 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

10:30 am CST - 2:30 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Manage the volunteer registration desk, pass out volunteer bibs, and manage the snacks and drinks for volunteers.

Medical

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February 18, 2023

8:30 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (Full)

12:00 pm CST - 4:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

February 19, 2023

8:30 am CST - 11:30 am CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

11:30 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (Full)

Volunteer

Details

Provide medical assistance on the course and start/finish areas. Medical volunteers are approved and scheduled by the Loppet Medical Director. A range of medical training and backgrounds are acceptable and helpful including MD, RN, EMT, AT, Residents and ski/bike patrols. Please answer the medical question during volunteer signup.

Announcers (invite only)

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February 18, 2023

7:30 am CST - 11:30 am CST (Full)

11:30 am CST - 3:30 pm CST (Full)

February 19, 2023

7:30 am CST - 11:30 am CST (Full)

11:30 am CST - 3:30 pm CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Announce finishers as they cross the line, provide instruction to participants in the stadium, sponsor statements. Staff will prepare script and notes. Experience and comfort on a microphone and audio equipment is necessary. Shift times wiIl be finalized when the final competition schedule is set. If you are interested in announcing for Loppet Foundation events, please contact Paul Johnson, johnson@loppet.org

Location

Trailhead

Bib distribution

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February 17, 2023

2:00 pm CST - 4:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

February 18, 2023

7:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

12:00 pm CST - 3:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

February 19, 2023

7:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

12:00 pm CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Work with race secretary to check-in SafeSport compliant coaches and officials. Raise any issues to the race secretary.

MC LOC (invite only)

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Minimum met.

Volunteer

Details

Signup for Local Organizing Committee members. Thank you!

Access Control / Course Marshal 2

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February 18, 2023

8:30 am CST - 12:30 pm CST (At least 6 more needed)

12:00 pm CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 6 more needed)

February 19, 2023

8:30 am CST - 11:30 am CST (At least 6 more needed)

11:00 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Workers will be stationed at various locations around the venue to control access into accredited areas

Location

Field of Play, Athlete Village, Stadium, Trailhead