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VOLUNTEER!
Volunteering for The Night Ride is a great
way to support The Bicycle Transportation Alliance and to have a fun time. This
ride is what it is in part because of volunteers like you.
130 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 BTA.
HOW TO REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER
FREE RIDES AND MORE
Volunteering for The Night Ride
is just plain fun. But, as an extra added bonus, all
volunteers will receive:
- A free Night Ride t-shirt
- A ticket into the Finish Line Party
with all the
doughnuts you can eat
- Most positions allow you to ride part or all of
the ride for free
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 all or a portion of the course. You'll be generally
riding from your position to the finish line.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Click on a position for further detail, and just e-mail us if you have
further questions.
POSITIONS DESCRIPTIONS
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteer work done before the ride so you can enjoy yourself the night of!
DETAILS:
Help make reminder phone calls to volunteers, pre-sort t-shirts; basically assist with any last minute administrative details.
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteering out of the way in the morning so that you can enjoy the ride that night!
DETAILS:
You will help set up barricades on course. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring work gloves if you have them.
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteering out of the way in the afternoon so that you can enjoy the ride that night!
DETAILS:
You will help unload the truck at the Train Station and begin setting up tents, tables, etc....
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
See the event come together as we transform the train station into a huge event. Watch hoards of excited riders arrive.
DETAILS:
Help hang banners, erect canopies, unload the truck, set up tables and chairs, check in riders, give information, direct people, 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 t-shirt and a free ride
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Night Riders come in all sorts of awesome costumes. Pick out the best and give them prizes
DETAILS:
This is a RESERVED VOLUNTEER POSITION for the BTA. Please contact us to volunteer once you have been approved.
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get the crowds excited and start them on the ride
DETAILS:
Help release riders in waves at the start line. Materials and training will be provided, but you should be outgoing and not scared of large crowds. You will also help with various other tasks before riding.
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Ride the route twice!
DETAILS:
Check the course signage directly before the ride begins to ensure all signs are in place. We'll arm you with a course map, tape and extra signs to fix the course as needed. Come back to the start line and then you can ride the whole thing again.
WHAT YOU GET:
*A t-shirt and a free
ride from the East Bank Esplanade
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Keep riders safe on the beginning of this dark ride as we cross the Steel Bridge. Finish this job early and join the back of the pack for the remainder of the ride
DETAILS:
You will be stationed on the East Bank Esplanade and near the Steel Bridge to direct riders through this section of the course. Get full directions and then bike yourself to your position. You are highly encouraged to get into the spirt of the event and dress up!
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
The most important position of the event. Keep riders safe on this dark ride. Riders are always very appreciative of course marshals.
DETAILS:
You will be stationed on course to direct
riders through busy or confusing intersections. Get full
directions and 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. These volunteers are
highly encouraged to get into the spirt of the event and are
encouraged to dress up!
LOCATIONS:
- N Albina and Ainsworth -
9:15-10:45pm
- N Willamette and Portland -
9:15-10:45pm
- N Columbia and Fisk -
10:15pm-12:00am
- Columbia Slough Trail -
10:30pm-12:15am
- NE Broadway and Larrabe -
10:30pm-12:45am
- NE Tilamook and Vancouver -
11:00-12:30pm
- MLK Blvd and Columbia -
11:00pm-12:45am
- East Bank Esplanade - 11:30pm-1:00am
WHAT YOU GET:
* A t-shirt and you can ride
for free from the rest stop to the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Create a fun evironement and then sign you heart out
DETAILS:
You will help set up the Bike-In Karaoke rest stop by setting up tables, chairs, water stations and the popcorn service area. When the riders come in, you will help guide them in, serve popcorn and sing along with the crowds
WHAT YOU GET:
* A t-shirt and you can ride for free from the start line to this rest stop
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Be part of the largest sign-along in town
DETAILS:
You will help guide riders in, serve popcorn and sing along with the crowds. When they all move on, you will help break down the whole event and load supplies into the truck
WHAT YOU GET:
* A t-shirt and you can ride for free from the rest stop to the finish line
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
How many volunteer jobs allow you to sing for 2 hours?
DETAILS:
Mix in with the crowd and work it. Get everyone singing together to the greatest songs. You must be VERY outgoing and energetic. You must be able to sing loud and strong for a long time. Creative, bold costumes are a required. Ride to the finish line one the last of the riders have gone through.
WHAT YOU GET:
* A t-shirt and you can ride for free from the rest stop to the finish line
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Set the scene for the dance party of the summer! After, you can choose to be a dancer or ride to the finish!
DETAILS:
You will help set up the disco rest stop by setting out food, tables, etc... If you want, you may stay and dance! If you're going to dance, outrageous costumes and the energy to dance are MUST! You may ride from here to the finish.
WHAT YOU GET:
* A t-shirt and you can ride for free from the rest stop to the finish line
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Boogie down! You get a chance to be a star while the riders take a break
DETAILS:
Energetic people only who want to dance and work it! Creative, bold costumes are a must. Ride to the finish line once the area is clean.
WHAT YOU GET:
* A t-shirt and you can ride to this last rest stop on course
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Keep up the disco fun till the end of the ride!
DETAILS:
You can ride the course for free to this last rast time on course. Have some time to enjoy it and then help break it down. You MUST arrive in time for the beginning of your shift so plan your departure time accordingly.
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Take your time on course and enjoy all the spooky surprises!
DETAILS:
Be the last rider on course and let rest stop coordinatorats know when it is safe to shut down their rest stop.
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride
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 have current CPR certification, as well as bring a cell phone. We have basic ride-along medical kits or you may bring your own.DETAILS:
Help ensure the safety of the riders by providing very basic medical support on the course. Call 911 for anything serious. Your role is to help riders feel safe and to comfort riders if they are having a medical situation.
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Help riders with their bikes when they are stranded on the side of the road. You get to be the hero.
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 some tubes and a mechanic vest for you to wear on course so you are recognized as official ride support.
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride. *You must get back to the finish line by 11:00
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Eat all the doughnuts you can handle -seriously!
DETAILS:
Help serve doughnuts, welcome riders back, empty garbage, take down canopies, load the truck and generally put the event away. Can ride the entire course as long as you return in time.
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Capture the greatest moments of the ride while on it yourself
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. Digital SLR cameras only. 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 email before signing up and be prepared to send us a link to some of your images.
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Volunteer after you've enjoyed the ride
DETAILS:
Ride the whole course the next day, removing any signage that we may have missed in the dark. A bike and large panier or trailer is required. We trust you to enjoy the ride on Saturday and then help us on Sunday.
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Volunteer after you've enjoyed the ride
DETAILS:
You will help us unload the truck of all the supplies and put them away in our storage facility. We trust you to enjoy the ride on Saturday and then help us on Sunday.
MORE INFORMATION
If you have questions about volunteering, please contact Neal Armstrong, Neal [at] GoodSportPromotion.com.
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