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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the 2010 Trek Up The Tower event!

  • Below is a list of the volunteer categories for which you may register. Please review each category before deciding which to volunteer for and please only register for one category. If you have any further questions about volunteering for this event or you are interested in being a Volunteer Team Leader, please contact Lori Thomas, Volunteer Coordinator, at lori.thomas@bcbsne.com or Kathy Nellor at Kathy.nellor@bcbsne.com.
  • Volunteer Categories/Duties:
    • Event Setup
      • Volunteers in this category will help from 5:00-8:00pm the evening before the event (Friday night).
      • Assist in setting up tables, signs, etc.
      • Fold and sort t-shirts.
    • Participant Check-In
      • Volunteers in this category will be stationed at the participant check-in table near the front entrance of the Tower.
      • Handle waivers and all aspects of participant check-in.
      • Distribute Timing Chips.
    • Gear Check
      • Volunteers in this category will be stationed at the gear check area located near the waterfall in the center lobby of the Tower.
      • Collect participants’ personal items from them prior to the event.
      • Assist participants in gathering their personal belongings after the event.
    • Line Supervisors
      • Volunteers in this category will be stationed throughout the line of participants waiting to begin the event.
      • Assist participants with their wrist band placement.
      • Announce passing rules for the stairwell / know race rules.
      • Keep the line moving forward and keep gaps to a minimum.
      • Answer any questions participants have while waiting in line to begin.
    • Starting Line
      • Volunteers in this category will be stationed at the starting line of the event.
      • Have participants swipe their wrist band before starting up the stairs.
      • Tell participants when to begin.
    • Event Celebration
      • Volunteers in this category will be stationed in the Event Celebration Area located in the Winter Garden of the Tower.
      • Assist with all aspects of the Event Celebration.
      • Prepare food (bagels, fruit, beverages, etc.).
      • Assist vendors to set-up their booths.
      • Hand out t-shirts.
    • Clean-Up
      • Volunteers in this category will assist in the clean-up process after the event has ended.

  • Voluteer FAQs:
    • Where is the event taking place?
      • The Trek Up The Tower 2010 event will once again be held at the First National Tower located at 1601 Dodge Street, in downtown Omaha.
    • Where should I park? Does it cost money to park?
      • The parking meters downtown are free on the weekends. You may also pay to park in any of the parking garages downtown, however fee parking is the responsibility of the volunteer and will not be reimbursed. Park anywhere downtown that is convenient for you.
    • Can I register to volunteer in more than one category?
      • Many of the volunteer categories overlap during the event so it makes it difficult to volunteer for more than one category. We recommend you register for only one volunteer category.
    • I want to volunteer, but I also want to participate in the event. May I do both?
      • All volunteers may also participate in Trek Up the Tower. Cost to participate is only $25 for volunteers, but you MUST register for the event prior to the deadline at www.trekupthetower.org. Volunteers who do not register to participate at the official www.trekupthetower.org race registration website will NOT be allowed to participate in the event. Please email Lori at lori.thomas@bcbsne.com for the coupon code prior to registration to receive the discount. Please choose a Check In time to participate that does not overlap with the activity that you choose to volunteer for. (For example, if helping with Participant Check-In, please select a check in time slot that is toward the END of the event.)
    • What do I get for volunteering?
      • The satisfaction of helping at an incredible event! You get fun, friends, networking…..not to mention a free t-shirt and discounted participation rate to climb the tower yourself!