Bicycle Network Victoria: Do More - Volunteer

 Welcome to the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride for 2011

The RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride is the ultimate 9 day cycling and camping holiday through some of Victoria’s most beautiful communities, organised by Bicycle Network Victoria, this years ride will occur from Sunday 26th November through to Sunday 4th December 2011. The RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride is Bicycle Network Victoria’s first ever run event, running since its inception in 1984.

This year we are offering over 500 diverse volunteer roles! Regardless of your interests skills or background, there will be a role on the event for you.

What is it?

Why should I volunteer?

What can I expect in the lead up?

What can I expect on the day?

What is it?

The RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride enables all bike riders of all abilities to participate in a 9 day bike riding holiday meeting the challenge of riding through the Victorian landscape. Last year there were over 500 people who donated their time to help make the event a success.

This year there will be 5 different ride options for this year. The 9 day Great Victorian Bike Ride (590kms), 3 Day Mighty Murray (200kms), 3 Day Goldfields Ride (180kms), 1 Day Great Vic Loop (Swan Hill – 54kms) and the 1 Day Vic Finale (Maryborough to Castlemaine – 53kms). The ride for this year will take in locations along the Murray River in Swan Hill, Kerang, Barham Echuca, Boort, Wedderburn, Maryborough and Castlemaine.

Why should I volunteer?

With almost 30 years of experience hosting some of Australia’s most iconic mass participation events Bicycle Network Victoria has the most sophisticated and supportive event volunteer programs in the country. It's an opportunity to not only contribute to the succes of the event, but to spend a week in another world.

With over 500 roles available, we have something that caters to people from all different walks of life, ages, skills interests and backgrounds. Whichever role you choose you will be supported by an experienced Team Leader and the Events team.

What can I expect in the Lead up?

When you choose a role you will receive an email acknowledging your registration. Some time after that we will send you a letter in the mail welcoming you and providing some more detailed information relating to volunteering on the event. After August 15 we will be confirming team roles and allocations by mail. If you apply after this date you will be informed of your allocation in a timely fashion.

You will hear from your Team Leader about a month before the event and then continually in the lead-up to the event. Team Leaders will provide you with specific information related to your role and be able to answer any questions that you may have. In addition to this you will receive regular updates via email from the Events Team that will provide you with more information on how the event is shaping up.

What can I expect on the day?

On the day you will report to your designated location and check in with your team leader. You will be provided with your uniform and equipment for the event, and you will then be delegated to a task. Each day will be filled with different tasks and opportunities to get the most out of your experience by interacting with the riders, spectators and other volunteers.

We strongly recommend that you ensure bring the appropriate clothing including warm clothes, wet weather gear and sunscreen, as well as a charged mobile phone, and any personal supplies that you may need like snacks and drinks.

2011 Dates for your diary!

Monday 16 May 2011 - Registrations open for 2011

Friday 25th November - That's when we would like you to arrive to begin your adventure on the RACV Great Victorian Bike ride 2011

Sunday 6th December- Event ends