We are looking for volunteers, 12 years and older to help make this event a success, we have various areas where support is needed to ensure that this event runs smoothly, and participants have a great experience while riding to raise critical funds to support mental health. Events such as Ride Don’t Hide would not be possible without the support of hundreds of dedicated volunteers who give their time.

  Parking Control: 4 Positions

Shift: 6:15 AM – Finish time 10:00 AM

Duties/Info:

• Parking vehicles in an adjacent field.
• Organizing and directing vehicles to park uniformly to maximize this space.

Set-Up: 10 Positions

Shift: 6:00 AM – Finish time 9:30 AM

Duties/Info:

• Setting up tents, tables, chairs, bike racks & sponsorship signage.
• Preparing & loading of the water station vehicles.

Rider Check-In: 6 Positions

Shift: 6:30 AM – Finish time 10:30 AM

Duties/Info:

• Checking in registrants
• Registrants will be given an identification bracelet and swag bag with the t-shirt.

Food & Beverage: Breakfast: 4 Positions

Breakfast: Shift: 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Duties/Info:

• Setting up food/ beverages and serving breakfast to all identified riders and volunteers.
• Aid BBQ vendor with serving lunch to all riders and volunteers.

Road Monitor for Riders: 3 Positions

Shifts:100 km route: Start: 7:00 AM – Finish 1:00 PM

• 50 km route: Start: 9:00 AM – Finish 1:00 PM
• 25km route: Start: 10:00 AM – Finish 1:00 PM

Duties/Info:

Aid riders who break down by contacting support mechanical and/or first aid support first

 Follow the rider route and pick up all road signs.  Drivers will be compensated for mileage if requested.A driver’s license & insurance required.

Route Volunteers: 22 Positions

Shift: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Duties/Info:

• Ensure the safety of riders at all crossings and intersections on the trail ride.
• Each intersection will have two volunteers

Shift: 6:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Duties/Info/Info:

• Water station set-up
• Responsible for providing all riders with water and snacks along routes.
• Two volunteers per station
• A vehicle is required by at least one of the volunteers.
• All water station volunteers will pick up supplies at the event site before heading to the water station location.
• Locations and specific shift times will be determined on a later date.
• Drivers will be compensated for mileage if requested.

Finish Line Support & Take-Down: 10 Positions

Shift: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Duties/Info:

• Cheer/congratulate riders as they cross the finish line.
• Aid riders to cool down, providing them with water.
• Take down all event tents, tables, chairs, bike racks and signage, and garbage clean-up.

Rider Engagement Volunteers: 10 – 15 Positions

Shift: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Provide encouragement and well wishes before the ride.
• Congratulate riders after they are finished the ride
• Direct returning riders to the lunch area

Sweep Rider Volunteers: 5 – 8 Positions

Shift: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Cyclists that ride along the route with participants ensuring rider safety
• Ensure participants remain on route
• Provide support along the routes.
• Basic knowledge of cycling and first-aid certification required

• Friendly
• Engaging
• Confident
• Responsible
• A team player who is able to work independently
• Have transportation to event

Virtual training will take place at the beginning of June.