Vancouver Triathlon 2012
Volunteers are essential in making the Vancouver Triathlon great success! This year we need over 200 to create an atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm while ensuring the safety of all the athletes and the public.
By volunteering with WWF-Canada, you will help to ensure that our conservation work can continue at home and around the world! While benefiting the planet, you can also gain valuable communication skills and public event experience. All volunteers will receive a WWF-Canada T-shirt, delicious refreshments, a reference letter documenting their participation (if requested) and be entered into an exclusive draw for great prizes!! Plus, volunteering is a great way to spend time with friends, family and coworkers!
WWF-Canada is looking for volunteers to fill a variety of positions prior to and during the Vancouver Triathlon. We recommend that you carefully read the descriptions of all the positions prior to signing up. Please be sure to note the date, start time and location of the positions.
Pre-Event Positions (Aug. 31 to Sept. 2)
All pre-event positions are currently full, if you would like to be placed on our waiting list please email [email protected] and we will let you know if additional positions open up.
Event Day Positions (Mon. Sept 3)
Transition Marshall
Date & Time Available:
Mon. Sept. 3 from 6:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Stanley Park (Second Beach), Vancouver
Tasks: You will be responsible for the transition area, the central hub of the race and ensuring that this area remains safe and secure for the athletes as well as directing athletes to the bike/run routes.
Notes: You should feel comfortable speaking to crowds, giving directions and be able to stand for a prolonged period of time.
Crowd Control Marshall
Date & Time Available:
Mon. Sept. 3 from 6:00am to 11:30am
Location: Stanley Park (Second Beach), Vancouver
Tasks: Direct athletes and crowd in the congested area outside of transition where the cycle & run courses converge.
Notes: You should feel comfortable speaking to crowds, giving directions and be able to stand for a prolonged period of time.
General Assistance Volunteer
Date & Time Available:
Mon. Sept. 3 from 6:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Stanley Park (Second Beach), Vancouver
Tasks: Help WWF-Canada staff in various ways! This position will involve taking direction from several people and could include making deliveries, helping with set up and filling in during breaks.
Notes: This position is best suited to someone who likes a dynamic volunteer experience and is flexible about what tasks they perform!
Key Details to Note
Time – Most Event Day positions begin at 6:00AM and it is extremely important that volunteers arrive on time. If you do not feel that you can truly commit to arriving by 6:00AM, please do not sign up for the position.
Transportation – As this event is held on a statutory holiday (Monday, Sept. 3rd), early morning transit accessibility may be limited and you will are responsible for finding transportation to Stanley Park. There is very limited free on-street parking in the West-End, or parking on-site in Stanley park is available for a daily rate of $10.
Weather – Vancouverites all know that the weather can be a bit unpredictable and change quickly. The Triathlon will go ahead rain or shine so please be prepared to volunteer in various weather conditions.
Location - This event takes place throughout Stanley Park and volunteers will have limited access to indoor space. While we will do our very best to ensure that you receive breaks, most positions will require that volunteers stand for several hours. Please read the position tasks for more details.
We will be providing lots of tips after you sign up to help make sure that you have an awesome experience!!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Lauren Bishop
Volunteer Resources Coordinator
[email protected]
1-800-26-PANDA x 7250