Volunteer Positions - 2008 Around the Bay in a Day
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Here is taste of the roles we have available within the Around the Bay in a Day team.
To apply as a Volunteer in one of these positions listed register here myVolunteer Page and complete the on-line application process.
Route Communication Assistant
Route Communication Assistants are based within the Route Control Centre - the critical hub of the event. Route Communication Assistants control and monitor all 2way radio communications occurring out on route. Within this position, you will always be up to date with the gossip from the ride! Find out more here.
Route Marshal Support
Based within the Route Control Centre, Route Marshal Support monitor the welfare and well being of the Route Marshals out on route via mobile & 2way radio. If you love to chat, this one is for you! Find out more here.
Route Marshal
Route Marshals are the eyes & ears of the ride. Strategically placed along the rider route, you will encounter varying responsibilities from cheering the riders, providing assistance to those who may be struggling, providing direction to riders, notifying the Route Control Centre of any issues and helping inform motorists and pedestrians about the event. The best part is that you get lots of cheers and thanks from the riders as they pedal past. Find out more here.
Route Signage
The Route Signage team is primarily responsible for the safe and practical installation of route directional signage, ensuring that our riders stay on track. Being able to read a map and find your bearings is essential! Find out more here.
Motorcycle Marshal
Motorbike Marshals are mobile trouble-shooters out on route for the Route Control Centre. They must be first aid qualified. They are assigned to a Rest Area and monitor riders and the rider route within a designated boundary. You get to ride in the event...... with the assistance of a motor! Find out more here.
Riding Marshal - 50km & 100km
Riding Marshals assist riders along the route when emergencies arise, such as basic mechanical failures or when riders are showing signs of fatigue. Riding Marshals are dedicated to either the 50km or 100km route and must be fit and ready for a long day on the saddle! Find out more here.
SAG Wagon
SAG Wagon team members patrol the route in vehicles with trailers and help those riders who are unable to continue due to mechanical or body breakdown. Team members need to be sympathetic and supportive to those riders they collect. Your glass needs to be half full with this role! Find out more here.
Rest Area
Your role will involve assisting riders as they enter and exit the Rest area in a safe manner.
You may also be required to act in the capacity as a Route Marshals who are the eyes & ears of the ride. Rest Areas are placed at strategic locations along the rider route, you will encounter varying responsibilities from cheering the riders, providing assistance to those who may be struggling, providing direction to riders, notifying the Route Control Centre of any issues and helping inform motorists and pedestrians about the event.
The best part is that you get lots of cheers and thanks from the riders as they pedal past.
Lunch Assistant
The lunch crew is responsible for issuing lunch, drinks and snacks to the famished riders at either Queenscliff,
Ferry Assistant
Ferry Assistants are responsible for the safe and efficient loading of riders and bikes onto the departing ferries and the safe and efficient unloading of arriving ferries. These teams are based seaside at Sorrento & Queenscliff. Find out more here.
Site Assistant
Site Assistants are responsible for the set up and delivery of safe and fully functional site in order to cater for the riders, spectators and staff. You will work closely with the various contractors and service providers to ensure everything is running according the plan. Site Assistants will be based at
Massage Assistant
You will be up there in popularity stakes with the Lunch Assistants! Your job is to provide basic massage services to those tired and weary bodies. Massage Assistants will be based at
100km Start Marshal (Sorrento)
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Start Marshal (Alexandra Gardens
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Finish Marshal (Alexandra Gardens)
You get to witness all emotional states of the riders with this job! Based at the ride finish line at Alexandra Gardens, you welcome the riders over the line and direct them into the Start/Finish Area where they can recover the enjoy the festive atmosphere. Find out more here.
100km Transport Assistant
All aboard! Your job is the load hundreds of excited and eager riders with their bikes onto the buses in order to make their way to the 100km Start Area in
Spectator Services Assistant
You get to know it all! You will based at either Alexandra Gardens or at the Altona Beach Break Festival (half way point for the 50km ride) and your job is to assist riders and the public with the who, what, where and when, or operate the cloaking facilities. Team members will get to swap between the Information Booth and the Bag Compound for some variety throughout the shift. Find out more here.
Volunteer Support Assistant
With so many volunteers needed to help run the event, we need to put some volunteers aside to help manage them! You will meet and greet all volunteers as they arrive on site at
Bike Parking Assistant
A dream job for the bicycle enthusiasts! You get to check out and admire bikes of all types and sizes all day.... We offer a secure area for riders to leave their bikes whilst they enjoy the activities available within
Hospitality Assistant
Hospitality Assistants get to rub shoulders with the corporate teams who have purchased food and beverage packages. You will meet and greet all guests and assist in serving beverages. Find out more here.
Workshop - Equipment Assistant
Not interested in mixing with crowds or enjoying the great outdoors? We need a strong and hardy crew to assist pack and unpack all the equipment from around the course at the BV workshop in Sunshine over the weekend. Find out more here.