Volunteer to end cancer

Volunteers are the backbone of Obliteride. We need more than 1,000 volunteers to support riders and event operations. Recruit a friend (or two, or three!) to join you for a shift or stay all day. For your commitment, you’ll receive a FREE Obliteride t-shirt to wear during your shift and to sport post-ride.

We want to give a special shout out to Lease Crutcher Lewis for sponsoring the Obliteride Volunteer Program – THANK YOU!


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Pre-Event

The following positions are available prior to event weekend. Please note some positions may have multiple timeframes; choose what works best for you. View an alphabetical list of all Pre-Event positions with descriptions.
 
Pre-event positions available in July
  • Mobile Packet Pick Up #1: Wednesday, July 31, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (location TBD)
  • Mobile Packet Pick Up #1: Wendesday, July 31, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. (location TBD)
Pre-event positions available in August:
  • Mobile Packet Pick Up #2: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.(location TBD)
  • Mobile Packet Pick Up #2: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. (location TBD)
  • Loading Crew for Registration/Packet Pick-up: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Magnuson Park)
  • Pre-event support: Thursday, August 8 (time and location varies)

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Friday, Aug. 9

The following positions are available Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 at Gas Works Park in Seattle. Please note some positions may have multiple timeframes; choose what works best for you. View an alphabetical list of all Friday positions with descriptions.

Positions available at Gas Works Park in Seattle:
  • Beer Garden: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Fred Hutch Booth:  3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Greeters for Packet Pick Up: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., 3:30 – 9:30 p.m.
  • Hospitality Tent:  3 p.m. – 6 p.m., 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Info. Booth: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Merchandise Booth: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • New Registration: 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Parking Marshals: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. 
  • Registration/Packet Pick Up: 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Runners for Packet Pick Up: 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Team Registration Packet Pick Up: 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Venue Signage: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Volunteer Check-In: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Wherever the Need is Greatest: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., 4 – 9:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Aug. 10

The following positions are available Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013 at two venue locations: 1) Magnuson Park in Seattle 2) University of Puget Sound (UPS) in Tacoma. Please note some positions may have multiple timeframes; choose what works best for you. View an alphabetical list of all Saturday positions with descriptions.

Positions available at Magnuson Park in Seattle:
  • Bike Corral/Bag Check: 5:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Beer Garden: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Course Marshals: 6:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Finish Line Distributor: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Fred Hutch Booth: 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Gear Check (180-mile ride): 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
  • Greeters for Packet Pick Up: 5 a.m. – 8 a.m.
  • Hospitality Tent: 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Hydration Team: 5:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Info. Booth: 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Kids Zone: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Medic (Rest Stop): 6:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Merchandise Booth: 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • New Registration: 5 a.m. – 8 a.m.
  • Parking Marshals: 5 a.m. – 9 a.m., 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Registration/Packet Pick Up: 5 a.m. – 8 a.m.
  • Rest Stop Volunteer: Shifts Vary.
  • Runners for Packet Pick Up: 5 a.m. – 8 a.m.
  • Start Line Flow Control: 6 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
  • Team Registration Packet Pickup: 5 a.m. – 8 a.m.
  • Venue Signage: 5 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Volunteer Check-In: 5 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 2:30p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wherever the Need is Greatest: 5 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Positions available at UPS in Tacoma:
  • Bike Corral/Bag Check: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Bike Valet: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Beer Garden: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Gear Check (180-mile ride): 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Hospitality Tent: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Rider Check-in/Rooming List: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Wherever the Need is Greatest: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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Sunday, Aug. 11

The following positions are available Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013 at two venue locations: 1) Magnuson Park in Seattle 2) University of Puget Sound (UPS) in Tacoma. Please note some positions may have multiple timeframes; choose what works best for you. View an alphabetical list of all Sunday positions with descriptions.

Positions available at Magnuson Park in Seattle:
  • Bike Corral/Bag Check: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Beer Garden: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Course Marshals: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Finish Line Distributer: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Fred Hutch Booth: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Gear Check (180-mile ride): 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Hospitality Tent: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Hydration Team: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Info Booth: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Kids Zone: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Medic (Rest Stop): 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Merchandise Booth: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Parking Marshals: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Rest Stop Distribution: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Rest Stop Volunteer: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Start/Finish Break Down: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Venue Signage: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Volunteer Check-In: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Wherever the Need is Greatest: 7 a.m. – 11 a.m., 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Positions available at UPS in Tacoma:
  • Bike Corral/Bag Check: 5:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
  • Gear Check: 5:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
  • Hospitality Tent: 5:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
  • Railroad Track Carpet Layer: 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
  • Rider Check-in/Rooming List: 5:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
  • Room Sweeper: 6:30 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.
  • Start Line Flow Control: 6 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
  • Start/Finish Setup: 5:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
  • Wherever the Need is Greatest: 5:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.

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