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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the 2012 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 for each date.  If you have any further questions about volunteering for this event please contact Volunteer Coordinators Lori Thomas at lori.thomas@nebraskablue.com or Kathy Nellor at kathy.nellor@nebraskablue.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.
    • Food Transport
          • Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 10-15 pounds (and maybe more) and have their own vehicle (preferably a truck or a vehicle with seats that fold down) to transport food from the food vendor to the First National Tower.
          • Time commitment will be approximately 3-4 hours (exact times yet to be determined) on the day before the event (Friday, February 24).
      • Volunteers will be responsible for loading, transporting, unloading and helping set up food for the event.
    • Participant Check-In
      • Volunteers in this category will be stationed at the participant check-in table near the front entrance of the Tower the day of the event.
      • Handle waivers and all aspects of participant check-in.
    • Baggage Claim/Gear Check
          • Volunteers in this category will be stationed at the baggage claim/gear check area located near the waterfall in the center lobby of the Tower the day of the event.
          • 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 chip 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 chip before starting up the stairs.
      • Tell participants when to begin.
    • Post Party Event / Awards Ceremony
      • Volunteers in this category will be stationed in the post-party event located in the Winter Gardens of the Tower.
      • Assist with all aspects of the post-party event.
      • Prepare food (bagels, fruit, beverages, etc.).
      • Assist vendors to set-up their booths.
      • Hand out t-shirts and/or gift bags.
    • 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 2011 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 paid 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 per date.  If you wish to register to volunteer for event set-up or food transportation on the 24th and another category that takes place on the 25th, that is fine.
    • 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 event. Cost to participate is only $30 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@nebraskablue.com or Kathy at kathy.nellor@nebraskablue.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!