2008 Great Victorian Bike Ride
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Applications for volunteers for the 2008 Great Victorian Bike Ride are now open!
We are expecting around 400 Volunteers to join the 2008 Great Victorian Bike Ride Volunteer Team. Recent Rides have had waiting lists for Volunteers, so don't miss out, apply today!
If you're interested in coming along please note the following:
- Decide what team you would like to volunteer for by reading the Volunteer Team Descriptions.
- You can read what others thought of Volunteering on the 'A day in the life of' page
- Make sure that you are available for the specified dates (29 November - 7 December)
- Complete your online application now
What can I do?
There are a number of teams you can join on the day depending on the type of commitment you can make. For a taste of the types of roles available, click here.
How do I apply to Volunteer?
To apply as a Volunteer in the 2008 Great Victorian Bike Ride, follow these steps:
1. Submit a Volunteer Application
To start your Volunteer Application, click on the myVolunteer Page link Create a Username and Password and select the Volunteer position you are interested in applying for. You will recieve an e-mail from Bicycle Victoria once your Application has been recieved.
2. Bicycle Victoria Approves Application
Bicycle Victoria will review your application. Once approved, you will recieve an e-mail that informs you of your acceptance.
3. Volunteer Confirmation
Once you have received an acceptance e-mail from Bicycle Victoria to Volunteer, you need to log back onto the myVolunteer Page with your existing Username and Password to confirm your position.
4. Changing Your Volunteer Application
Should you wish to amend any personal details or you are unable to keep your commitment, log back onto myVolunteer Page with your existing Username and Password.
If you wish to register and particiapate as a Volunteer in multiple Great Rides, then you can use your existing myVolunteer Page Username and Password. Just click on the appropriate ride logo above and log in to apply.
Apply by 31 July 2008 for the Great Victorian Bike Ride and we will take care of your sleeping arrangements.
Volunteers who register for the 2008 Great Victorian Bike Ride before 31 July 2008 will be offered the Volunteer Live Easy Tent to share. This means that we will provide a 2 person dome tent for these Volunteers to share with another Volunteer - and it will be put up and taken down. If Volunteers were nominated by a registered Rider, they are able to share the tent with that Rider in the Volunteer Camping area.
We will keep in touch with you via email and we will send you a confirmation pack in the mail closer to the Ride. This provides you with information regarding your commitments, your team and general information about the 2008 Great Victorian Bike Ride.
Your Team Leader will be in touch with you prior to the event to discuss your role and you can ask any questions that you may have.
However, in the meantime if you have further questions please email us