All volunteers will receive a BVBF t-shirt and admission to Saturday’s post ride party, including BBQ lunch, beer and soft drinks.


Full Day volunteers will also receive a “Volunteer Appreciation Gift”.


If you volunteer to work early Saturday morning*, plan to stay in Buena Vista on Friday night so you can arrive at your work location in time for the start of your shift.


Make a weekend of it and join other volunteers on Sunday for a ride to the Mount Princeton Hot Springs or (weather permitting) ride to the summit of Independence Pass.


I plan to volunteer for one the following tasks:

Specific details will be given at the Volunteer Meeting held the week before the event.


REST STOP VOLUNTEERS:
There will be a rest stop chairperson who will be in charge of the rest stop you have volunteered to man. A truck will arrive with your rest stop supplies. Before riders arrive, you and other volunteers will need to help set up canopies and tables, organize food, water, sports drink and start cutting up fruit and other food items. When riders arrive, you make sure there is enough food, water and sports drink available. This can be a long day depending on the hours the rest stop is open. There is an option for half day. If you volunteer to work early Saturday morning, plan to stay in Buena Vista on Friday night so you can arrive at your work location in time for the start of your shift. No experience is necessary for this position. Just have fun!


MECHANICAL SUPPORT DRIVERS:
Sag drivers patrol a section of the route to help riders who have mechanical or physical problems. No experience is necessary, but some basic bike maintenance is a plus. You will be provided with some supplies and will be expected to provide some basic equipment, such as a floor tire pump, but there will also be a professional bike mechanic at each rest stop in case of serious mechanical difficulties. You should also be prepared to take riders who are unable to make it to the next rest stop or who have minor injuries and their bike to the nearest rest stop. Plan to stay in Buena Vista on Friday night so you can arrive at your work location in time for the start of your shift. You will need to have seating for at least three other people in your car as well as a way to transport two or more bikes. You need to have a working 12 volt outlet in your vehicle to allow for a HAM radio operator to ride along with you. This is a full day commitment.


PACKET PICK UP:
FRIDAY EVENING: Held in the tent at McPhelemy Park. As riders come in to pick up their packet, you will mark them off the rider list, give them their packets, wrist band and bike rider number. You can volunteer on Friday evening even if you are registered and plan to ride the event on Saturday.
SATURDAY MORNING: Held in the tent at McPhelemy Park.


FRIDAY AFTERNOON PARK SETUP FOR POST RIDE PARTY:
Set up party perimeter fencing, move tables to party area.


SATURDAY REST STOP THEME SET UP AND TEAR DOWN:
Assist the Theme Team with set up and tear down of the Theme Sets. Needed 2-4 volunteers.


SATURDAY’S PRE PARTY SET UP:
Set up any additional fencing, help with beer, band and caterer setup. Volunteer for two hour increments. This is something a non rider can volunteer for. Please indicate the hours you can work. Need 10-15 volunteers to support this effort.


SATURDAY’S POST RIDER PARTY AND MEAL
Party starts at 12:00 PM. Please commit to 2 hours and indicate those hours.
Duties:
Check riders as they come in to party and make sure they have their wrist band. Give them meal and drink tickets, beer glass and take entry fee for non-riders. Make sure no one leaves the enclosed area with an open beer container.
Pour beer.
Clean up after party