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Volunteer Information Package
for MOMAR Burnaby 2012

Over the past twelve years, we've attracted some of the best volunteers in British Columbia. Our volunteers all worked hard, had a great time, and they're already signing up to join us again for the 2012 race season. Volunteering is a great way to gain valuable experience, make new connections, and experience the thrill of adventure racing, up close. We would love to have you as a part of our team this year! Bring your friend too!

We are organizing two high-caliber races this year and we need the help of enthusiastic volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for one or both of our events this year, please fill out the on-line registration or call (604) 765-7702, if you have any additional questions.

All volunteers for the adventure races will receive a Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race T-shirt, entry to our infamous post-race party plus a delicious dinner. Come and experience the excitement that comes from volunteering at such an incredible event!

Here are some of the volunteer positions available:

Check Point Marshall
Checkpoint Marshals are located at various points along the course. Duties for this position include setting up the checkpoint, recording the teams as they pass through, keeping an eye out for any racers in trouble and if necessary and reporting anything needed to the safety team or race central. All checkpoints have at least two people so you won't be alone.

Remote Check Point Marshall
This job is similar to the Check Point Marshall, but it is in the wilderness and you will have to hike in and out.

Traffic Control Marshall
Traffic Control Marshals are positioned at certain points where the course crosses an area with traffic. Your job is to control the traffic for the safety of the racers and cheer the racers along.

Racer Registration [Friday Night]
Racer Registration Staff are there to check in the racers on Friday night. Duties include conducting gear check, collecting forms and payment and looking after the retail booth. It is a great way to meet all the racers and volunteers that will be participating in the race.

Race Central Staff
Race Central Staff will help to set up race central in the morning. Race central staff are there to check in racers in the morning, handle all timekeeping duties, and keeping race central organized.

Retail Attendant
The retail tent is located at race central at the finish line. The attendant will look after the retail tent, handle all sales, and keep the area looking sharp. We also give each racer and volunteer an item, usually a t-shirt, which they will pick up from the retail tent before each race. It is a fun position and you get to meet a lot of the racers and volunteers participating in the race.

Refreshment Attendant
The refreshment tent is located at race central at the finish line area. You will be responsible for setting up the booth and keeping it stocked with a variety of refreshments that includes fruit, bagels, chocolate, and water. We want to make sure we rehydrate and refuel those tired racers after they cross the finish line!

Course Setup [Thursday and Friday]
We setup race central and registration the day before the event and we always need extra help getting everything organized. If you want to be STAR volunteer and want to help us make everything look great, then this job is for you!

Transition Crew Member
Transition areas are key checkpoints in which the teams switch from one discipline to another, for example from kayaking to biking. You will be in charge of organizing equipment as teams pass through the transition area.

Timekeeper and Results Coordinator
Timekeepers will be recording times as racers complete each stage. The Results Coordinator will enter all the racer times when a stage is completed and sort them accordingly. Strong knowledge of Excel is required for the Results Coordinator.

Banquet Coordinator Assistant
MOMAR always has the world famous after party! With the races getting busy, an assistant is need to help coordinate the banquet events on the day of the race so that everything flows smoothly. Your main duties include helping with the overall setup of the banquet and coordinating the awards ceremony. You will be in constant contact and working in conjunction with the Banquet Coordinator who will be located at race central during the race.

Mountain Bike Stage Coordinator
The Mountain Bike Stage Coordinator is in charge of making sure that all the Check Point Marshals are in proper position along the course. They are responsible for the transition team for their stage, coordinating the timing, and being in constant contact with the medics and volunteers at checkpoints for updates as to events on the course.

Trekking Stage Coordinator
The Trekking Stage Coordinator is in charge of making sure that all the Check Point Marshals are in proper position along the course. They are responsible for the transition team for their stage, coordinating the timing, and being in constant contact with the medics and volunteers at checkpoints for updates as to events on the course.

Kayaking Stage Coordinator
The Kayaking Stage Coordinator is in charge of coordinating all the safety boats and the beach transition crew. Constantly communicating with race central is important to keep them updated as to what is happening.

First Aid Personnel
The medical team is a very important part of adventure racing. They are there for any emergency that may arise. Medical teams are strategically positioned in various location throughout the course in order to have the best accessibility for a quick response to any area on the course for any emergency. If you have any first aid, CPR, or Wilderness first aid, and are interested in helping out, this could be the position for you. Qualified medics are also needed for at transition checkpoints to help out racers if needed.

Course Sweepers (on bike and foot)
As the Course Sweeper you will ride or run the course prior to the race to make sure all the course markings are still in place. We may also get you to sweep the course following the last racer to make sure we don't leave anyone out in woods. You must be in good shape and have a good sense of direction. Local trail knowledge is a definite asset.