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Join us as a Volunteer on Ride Day—October 8.
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Choose from one of the following volunteer positions: Start/Finish, Rest Stop, and Road Crew.
Below are job descriptions. You must be 16 years or older to volunteer. If you have further questions, contact us at [email protected].
Start/Finish and Rest Stop Volunteers:
Start/Finish and Rest Stop Volunteers must be 16 or older and will assist with set up, distribution of food and beverage, traffic and safety, gear check, and cheering on our riders. Volunteers can choose from one of the following locations. Shift times vary per location (hours to be confirmed closer to the event):
- Start/Finish: The Centre–2 Manhattanville Road, Purchase, NY
- Rest Stop: Elmsford, NY
- Rest Stop: Cortlandt, NY
- Rest Stop: Pleasantville, NY
Road Crew:
Route Closure Assistant
- Drive route closure staff monitoring route
- Work with rest stop teams to close rest stops according to schedule
- Drive official event vehicle; no personal vehicles allowed
- Must have valid drivers license
- Must be able to lift up to 20lbs
Caboose Assistant
- Drive staff member and follow last rider on course and offer assistance where needed
- Always remain behind the last rider
- Drive official event vehicle, no personal vehicles allowed
- Must have valid drivers license
- Must be able to lift up to 20lbs
Motorcycle Safety
- Work with staff and local law enforcement to guarantee safe passage for riders during the event
- Assist at difficult intersections and other locations as requested
- Motosafety serves as a second set of eyes for riders, directs riders only and in no way directs vehicle traffic
- Must hold a valid motorcycle license and provide their own motorcycle and helmet
Bike Marshal
- Ride the route ensuring rider safety
- Provide cautionary information and general inspiration
- Must be an avid cyclist, experienced in leading groups, and have a basic knowledge of bike fixes
- Must provide their own bike and wear an ANSI certified helmet at all times
Volunteer Benefits
As a token of our appreciation, you’ll receive a Velocity Volunteer Shirt on Ride Day and enjoy food and beverages.
While Volunteers do not have fundraising commitments, we always welcome and encourage fundraising! Upon registration you will receive a personalized fundraising page and participant dashboard with access to sample communications and fundraising resources. Our Volunteers have gone above and beyond to support our mission to end cancer.
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