Volunteer

Be a volunteer for Jackson's Ride the Gorge!  A great set of volunteers is critical to the success of this event. There is something for everyone who wants to help.  This fundraising event relies on volunteers, and we look forward to having you and your friends, family and coworkers involved.

We offer volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, and corporate teams. Your time and energy will ensure the success of our event and you'll be supporting the NW Sarcoma Foundation.

HOW TO SIGN UP

Sign up using the green SIGN UP button, which will take you to our volunteer registration site through ORbike.
Please note that if your position offers a free ride and requires fundraising, you will need to bring the fundraising donations with you to the start line in order to pick up your free ride pass.

VOLUNTEER REWARDS

All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and entry into the finish line party.   Some volunteers receive free registration, as noted.   Some volunteers receive a free ride with no required fundraising because they are necessary to course support.

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

To see which positions are still available, start the registration process. You will only be able to choose what is open.

EARLY SET UP CREW (Free Ride Registration, still required to fundraise)
Location: Hood River Valley High School
Time: 4 - 6:30 am
# of Volunteers: 4
Description: Rise and shine!   Get an early start to your volunteer shift by helping staff unload equipment and get a jump on transforming the start location into an awesome event!


SET UP AND REGISTRATION (Free Ride Registration*, still required to fundraise)
Location: Hood River Valley High School
Time: 5 - 11 am
# of Volunteers: 10
Description: See the event come together as we get everything prepared for the riders to start their day! Help hang banners, erect canopies, 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.

*PLEASE NOTE:
Volunteers will only be able to ride the Half Century and the Family Ride. Volunteers will be released as registration dies down.


ON COURSE PHOTOGRAPHER - Century course only (Complete free ride)
Location: Hood River Valley High School
Time: All day
# of Volunteers: 1
Description: Must be able to take digital photos on the ride and pass them on to us at the end of the day via disc, Nikon D90-compatible 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.

PLEASE NOTE:
Pre-approval required. Please email before signing up and be prepared to send us samples of some of your best work.


MEDICAL RIDERS: All Routes (Complete free ride)
Location: Hood River Valley High School
Time: All day
# of Volunteers: 5 for each course
Description: 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.   You will provide basic medical support on course to riders in need.   We will provide a medical vest for you to wear on course so that you are recognized as a medic.


Ride Along Mechanics: All Routes (Complete free ride)
Location: Hood River Valley High School
Time: All day
# of Volunteers: 5 for each course
Description: 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.


COURSE MARSHALS
Locations: TBD
Time: 2-4 hour shift, TBD
# of Volunteers: 2 for each spot on course
Description: Get to see the route and beautiful parts of the Gorge and cheer on riders as they go. Riders are always very appreciative of course marshals. 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.


MOTORCYCLE ESCORTS: All Routes
Locations: Hood River Valley High School, Hood River
Time: All Day
Description: Spend the day on your motorcycle riding in the beautiful Gorge AND help a great cause!   Motorcyclists offer another form of safety support on course.   You will follow the riders on course and be able to respond quickly to any incidents, stop and help those in need, etc..  A cell phone is required.


SWEEP RIDERS: All Routes (Complete free ride)
Location: Hood River Valley High School, Hood River
Time: All Day
# of Viols: 2 per route
Description: Take a leisurely ride through the Gorge!   Sweep riders are assigned to ride in the back of the pack and notify rest stops and course support that they are the last riders coming through.   A cell phone is required.


REST STOPS
Locations:
Parkdale | 6:15 am - 12:15 pm
Pine Grove | 7:15 am - 1:45 pm
Rowena Crest | 8 am - 12:15 pm
The Dalles | 9 am - 1:45 pm
Lyle, WA | 9:45 am - 3:00 pm
Hood River Bridge (on the WA side) 10:30 am - 4 pm
Description: Get to see the route and beautiful parts of The Gorge while you refuel riders (who will be most appreciative of what you are providing). Work with our partnering staff to set out food and water, clean up, serve riders, empty garbage cans and other tasks as necessary. This is a great position for groups of friends, family, or employees.


FINISH LINE PREP
Location: Hood River Valley High
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
# of Viols: 10
Description: Help our caterer with the layout of food, arrangement of bowls, placement of garbage cans and other tasks necessary to get ready to serve lunch to the hungry riders! You will also help serve dinner, clear plates, 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.


FINISH LINE SHIFT I
Location: Hood River Valley High
Time: 1 - 5 pm
# of Viols: 8
Description: Cheer riders over the finish line and help fuel them after a long day! You help serve dinner, clear plates, 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.

FINISH LINE SHIFT II (Free Registration*, fundraising required)
Location: Hood River Valley High
Time: 4 - 8 pm
# of Viols: 10
Description: Cheer riders over the finish line and help fuel them after a long day! You help serve dinner, clear plates, empty garbage cans, break down equipment, pack up supplies, load the truck, and help with general clean up as well as other tasks as needed. We have seated and standing, lifting and non-lifting projects available for shy or outgoing people.

*PLEASE NOTE:
Volunteers will only be able to ride the Half Century and the Family Ride. Volunteers MUST BE READY TO WORK AT 4 and should choose their route accordingly.