200 volunteers are needed throughout the course for a wide variety of positions. Your support ensures a successful and safe ride and helps raise awareness and funds for the Community Cycling Center.
Volunteering for Worst Day of the Year Ride is just plain fun. But, as an extra added bonus, all volunteers will receive:
- A free Worst Day of the Year Ride t-shirt
- A ticket into the Finish Line Party with homemade soups and fresh bread
- Most positions allow you to ride part or all of the ride for free
- Some volunteer positions will give you a Free Pass to
The Night Ride on July 10th (look for the *)
Check out the position descriptions below to see which ones allow you to ride free. If it says Y, part that means you can ride a portion of the course. You'll be generally riding from your position to the finish line. You will get to ride at least four miles of the course, and in most cases longer. Depending on your position, you may or may not pass open rest stops, but you are welcome to join us at the finish line party which goes until 4:00 pm.
Click on a position for further detail, and just call or e-mail us if you have further
questions.
| Position |
Details |
Times |
Free ride? |
# needed |
| THURSDAY |
|
|
|
Admin Volunteering
|
Make phone calls, sort t-shirts, etc |
4:00-7:00 |
Y |
5 |
| SATURDAY |
|
|
|
Course Marking
|
Mark the course, meet at Lucky Lab |
10:00-4:00 |
Y |
10 |
Pre-Ride Check In
|
Pass out rider packets |
1:00-5:30 |
Y |
22 |
| SUNDAY |
|
|
|
|
| Early Truck Unload |
First volunteers to help set up |
5:00-8:00 |
Y |
4 |
| Rabbit - 18 mi |
Check course signage |
7:30-10:30 |
Y |
2 |
Rabbit - 40 mi
|
Check course signage |
7:30-10:30 |
Y |
2 |
Set Up + Reg
|
Set up then help riders register |
6:30-10:30 |
Y |
20 |
| Lunch Prep |
Help Laughing Planet make soup |
7:00-11:00 |
Y |
12 |
Refreshment Monitors
|
Ensure refreshments are always stocked |
8:00-11:00 |
Y |
3 |
| Rider Release |
Send the riders off in waves |
8:00-11:00 |
Y |
3 |
| Lunchtime I |
Set up finish, serve food, etc |
10:30-2:00 |
N* |
25 |
| Lunchtime II |
Set up finish, serve food, etc |
1:30-5:00 |
Y |
30 |
| Soup Stirrer |
Stir up the delicious soup! |
11:00-2:30 |
N* |
15 |
Finish Line Ambassador
|
Cheer on riders as they cross the finish! |
11:30- 3:00 |
Y |
4 |
Course Marshal
|
Rider safety on course |
various: 3 hour shift |
Y, part |
10 |
Ambassadors
|
Esplanade safety |
8:30-12:00 |
Y, part |
10 |
Ride along mechanics, both courses
|
Ride along to help fix bike problems. |
|
Y |
8 |
| Medical riders, both courses |
Ride along for safety. MDs, RNs, EMTs only. |
40 mi: 8:30 18 mi: 9:30 |
Y |
8 |
Photographer
|
Take pictures on course! |
10:00-3:00 |
Y |
1 |
Community Cycling Center Rest Stop
|
All aspects |
10:00-2:00 |
N |
10 |
| REI Hillsboro Rest Stop |
All aspects |
9:15-12:00 |
N |
10 |
| REI Portland Rest Stop |
All aspects |
8:30-12:00 |
N |
10 |
| Bike Gallery NE Sandy Rest Stop |
All aspects |
10:30-2:30 |
N |
10 |
| Course Sweep, both courses |
Last riders on course |
40 mi: 10:00 18 mi: 11:00 |
Y |
2 |
| Course removal - 18 mi |
Remove all signs from course |
TBA |
Y, part |
6 |
| Course removal - 40 mi |
Remove all signs from course |
TBA |
Y, part |
6 |
| MONDAY |
|
|
|
| Truck Unloading |
Help unload the truck after the event |
10:00-1:00 |
Y |
3 |
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Click this button. Just contact us if you have any questions along the way. We'll send you info via e-mail before the event.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the
finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your
volunteering out of the way so you can enjoy the ride on
Sunday!
DETAILS:
Help make
reminder phone calls to other volunteers, sort t-shirts,
etc..
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get to see the route and
beautiful parts of Portland. The volunteers who helped with this in
2009 had a great time and loved getting a free ride as a result of
their work.
DETAILS:
Help mark
the course on Saturday by driving or riding in teams. Place arrows
and put up the signage necessary to help riders follow their way on
course. YOU DO NOT NEED A CAR to volunteer for this position. Meet
at the Lucky Lab - 915 SE Hawthorne.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Hang out at the Lucky Lab and get your volunteering out of the way so that the next day you can relax and enjoy Sunday, or enjoy the ride. Watch excited riders stream into the Lucky Lab.
DETAILS:
Check in riders and give them their ride packets so that they do not have to wait in line the next day. Full training is provided. Meet at the Lucky Lab - 915 SE Hawthorne.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Be the first volunteers to help and be the first to finish. Enjoy the rest of the morning
DETAILS:
We will be coming with a huge truck full of event supplies. Help unload and begin to set up the event
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, a t-shirt and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
You get to ride the entire course before
anyone else. You'll take a fresh morning look to ensure we have
signs everywhere they need to be and that nothing has fallen down.
We'll arm you with signs and tape and a map.
PLEASE NOTE:
You will be traveling the entire
course, either Urban or 40--mile - your choice. Please bring a car,
bike pannier or other suitable bag to carry a large stack of
laminated signs. (8.5x11)
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, a t-shirt and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
See the event
come together as we transform the Lucky Lab into a a huge event.
Watch hoards of anxious, excited riders arrive.
DETAILS:
Help hang
banners, erect canopies, unload the truck, set up tables and chairs,
check in riders, give information, empty garbage cans and other
necessary tasks to get the event rolling.
We have seated and standing,
lifting and non-lifting projects available for shy or outgoing
people.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride,
a t-shirt and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Help Laughing
Planet prepare soup for 3,000 people
DETAILS:
Laughing
Planet has cooked the soup and bread and now they need help putting
it together. Unload trucks, set up food prep and serving areas, do
do other tasks that they need
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, a t-shirt and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
You are the closest to
the coffee and doughnuts.
DETAILS:
Keep the coffee and doughnuts
well-stocked for riders. Make sure to sample a few to make
sure they're good.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, a t-shirt and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get excited and
send off 3,000 people on the ride
DETAILS:
We have
3,000 people coming and we don't want to release them all at once.
You will be at the start line, sending off riders in smaller groups.
Be prepared for a lot of standing and yelling.
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and entry into the finish line party.
Plus, you will receive a free pass to The Night Ride on July
10th!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
If you want to learn how
to serve food to 3,000 people, you'll find this to be a fun
position as you help us get ready for a for lunch under the
supervision of Awesome Darrin, a caterer who has worked with us on
this event since it first got started. Watch a surge of riders
return hungry and appreciative of your efforts.
DETAILS:
Help our
caterer prepare food, bus tables, empty garbage cans, answer
questions, monitor bike parking and sell t-shirts as well as other
tasks as needed.
We have seated and standing,
lifting and non-lifting projects available for shy or outgoing
people.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, a t-shirt and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
You'll help
serve lunch under the supervision of Awesome Darrin, a caterer who
has worked with us on this event since it first got started. Watch a
surge or riders return hungry and appreciative of your efforts. Be
in the heart of all the finish line party action.
DETAILS:
Help clean
up the event, load supplies in the truck, serve food, bus tables,
empty garbage cans, answer questions, and sell t-shirts as well as
other tasks as needed.
We have seated and standing,
lifting and non-lifting projects available for shy or outgoing
people.
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and entry into the finish line party. Plus,
you will receive a free pass to The Night Ride on July
10th!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Help the
Laughing Planet staff stir up their delicious soup!
DETAILS:
Help stir
the soup, keep it warm and serve it to the hungry riders. Be
prepared to get an arm workout in!
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride (part), a t-shirt and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Greet the
riders as they cross the finish line!
DETAILS:
You will greet riders as they cross the finish, help direct them to bike parking and the food.
*Volunteers in this
position must return to the Lucky Lab by 11:30 so choose your course accordingly.
**Must be 21 years of age or older.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride (part), t-shirt and entry to the finish line party for this very important position.
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get to see the route and
beautiful parts of Portland and cheer on riders as they go. Riders
are always very appreciative of course marshals. You can feel proud
knowing you're keeping our riders safe.
VERY IMPORTANT DETAILS:
You will be stationed
on course to direct riders through unsafe or confusing
intersections. Meet at the start line for full directions then drive
or bike yourself to your position (depending on how far it is). Let
us know IN ADVANCE if you would like a position that is close enough
to bike to, otherwise come with a car and you will need to transport
yourself. A CELL PHONE IS REQUIRED.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride (part), t-shirt and entry to the finish line party for this very important position.
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Cheer on
riders! Bring out your inner cheerleader! This is a great
position for people who like to cheer and yell.
DETAILS:
Maintain safety on the east bank
esplanade as our riders head along the course. Alert other path
users that there are bikers coming through. This is a standing,
shouting position.
DETAILS:
Ride along
mechanics must have advanced mechanical skills and be able to do on-the-spot basic repair.
Mechanics bring their own basic tool kit, a cell phone and are
proactive about providing support on course. We will provide a
mechanic vest for you to wear on course so you are recognized as a
mechanic.
WHAT YOU GET:
You get a free ride, and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
If someone unfortunately crashes, you will be there to lend a helping hand.
DETAILS:
To sign up for this position, you must
be an RN, EMT, or MD and provide your own ride-along medical kit and bring a cell phone.
Meet by the Info Tent. We'll
gather all medical riders together so you know who else is on
course.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get a free ride while
putting your photography skills to use!
DETAILS:
Must be able
to take digital photos on the ride and pass them on to us at the end
of the day via disc, memory card or uploaded to Flickr with high
resolution. You must follow our shot list and capture each shot.
Getting us the photos by the end of the day is mandatory.
Pre-approval required. Please call before signing up and be prepared to send us a link to some of your images. 18 mile route only.
WHAT YOU GET:
You get a freet-shirt and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Spread the word
about the Community Cycling Center while while you refuel riders
(who will be most appreciative of what you are providing).
DETAILS:
Spread the word Work with our staff to set out food and water, clean up, serve riders, empty garbage cans and other tasks as necessary.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free t-shirt and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Refuel riders (who will be most appreciative of what you are providing).
DETAILS:
Work with
our staff to set out food and water, clean up, serve riders, empty
garbage cans and other tasks as necessary.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free t-shirt and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Refuel riders (who will be
most appreciative of what you are providing).
DETAILS:
Work with our staff to set out food and
water, clean up, serve riders, empty garbage cans and other tasks as
necessary.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free t-shirt and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Refuel riders
(who will be most appreciative of what you are
providing).
DETAILS:
Work with
our staff to set out food and water, clean up, serve riders, empty
garbage cans and other tasks as necessary.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, a t-shirt and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Take a
leisurely ride on the course!
DETAILS:
Be the last
rider on your route so that you can let rest stops know when it's ok
to close.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride (part), a t-shirt and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Take a nice ride around town as you pull
signs from the course. We like to clean up all of our signage and
keep the course clean. You can be a part of this.
DETAILS:
Please bring
a trailer, a car or a pannier to hold the signs. We'll assign you a
short leg of the course and you can sign up with a friend if you'd
like. Once you sign up, we'll contact you with more details.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, a t-shirt and entry into the finish line party!
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Volunteer on
Monday so you can enjoy the ride on Sunday!
DETAILS:
Help unload
the truck post event at office headquarters in NW
Portalnd.
