Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer at Trek Up the Tower

No event is a success without a team of volunteers who are willing to roll up their sleeves and lend a helping hand.

We have a number of opportunities for you to help before, during and after the event. Please review the options to determine how you would like to help. There are options on Friday, February 14, 2020, and the day-of the event on Saturday, February 15, 2020. We ask that you select no more than one role per day. All volunteers have the option to receive a $15 discount code off the cost of the Trek up the Tower registration.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Timing Chip Assembly

Volunteers will help assembly of the timing chips for the participants in advance of the event from either 2:00 to 4:00 PM or 4:00 to 6:00 PM. It is tentatively scheduled for January 29, 2020.

Event Set Up

Volunteers in this category will help either from 3:30 to 5:00 PM or 5:00 to 8:00 pm. On Friday, February 14, 2020.

Food Unloading and Set Up

Volunteers are responsible for unloading and helping set up food for the event on Friday, February 14, 2020, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.Special Requirements: Volunteers must have the ability to lift a minimum of 10 to 15 pounds, or possibly more.

Participant Check‐In

Volunteers in this category will be stationed at the participant check‐in table near the front entrance of the First National Tower the day of the event. Responsibilities include handling waivers and all aspects of participant Check-In.

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 the day of the event. Responsibilities include collecting participants’ personal items from them prior to the event and assisting with distribution of personal items after the event.

Line Supervisors

Volunteers in this category will be stationed throughout the line of participants waiting to begin the event. Responsibilities include:

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.

Mascot

Volunteers in this category will wear the Trek Up the Tower themed mascot on the day of the event. Responsibilities include engaging with participants and creating a fun atmosphere.

Premier Pass and Vertical Mile

Volunteers in this category will assist with all Premier Pass participants. Responsibilities include escorting these participants through private gear check and escorting them to the front of the starting line.

T-Shirt Distribution

Volunteers in this category will be stationed in the post‐party event located in the Winter Gardens of the First National Tower and will assist with handing out T-shirts to participants.

Refreshment Zone

Volunteers in this category will help in the refreshments area the day of the event. Duties will include preparing and handing out food to participants.

Clean Up

Volunteers in this category will assist in the cleanup process after the event has ended.