Help make the Boulevard Lakefront Tour a success
We need your help for the 2010 Boulevard Lakefront Tour on Aug. 29. 2010, as thousands of bicyclists participate in one of Chicago’s longest-running rides. Contact Cynthia Spreadbury, volunteer coordinator, at 312.427.3325 x234 or cynthias@activetrans.org for more information. You can sign up online to volunteer for before, during and after the event.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Wednesday Volunteer Nights
Work with other volunteers at our office (9 W. Hubbard St., Chicago) to help prepare materials and supplies for the event. Meet on select Wednesday evenings to help process registrations, stuff envelopes, pack supplies and complete other tasks. Space is limited, so registration is necessary.
Event setup
Help us load supplies for the big day. We need your help on Aug 28 to set up tables and chairs, hang banners and signs, and do odd jobs around the start/finish area. Heavy lifting is optional.
Signage team
Hang sings along the routes so riders know where to go. This crew is also responsible for colleting signs after the ride. Signage volunteers must provide their own trailer to transport signs and equipment.
Route markers
Team of volunteers are needed to mark the routes about one week before the event. All supplies and instructions will be provided. Route marking happens in the night hours. We’d especially appreciate help from volunteers that can bring bike trailers.
Packet Pickup
Distribute T-shirts and rider numbers to participants from our office (9 W. Hubbard St., Chicago) during day and evening hours from Monday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Aug. 28.
DURING THE EVENT
Rest stops and water stops
Refuel participants! Set up and hand out snacks and water to riders who are stopping for a quick break.
Ride Marshals (medic and repair)
Ride Marshals keep the ride safe, well organized and fun for all participants. Cyclists experienced in bike repair or are medically trained are needed to patrol the route and change flats, make adjustments, attend to minor injuries and help Course Marshals direct the ride. Ride Marshals are chosen based on experience.
Course Marshals
Course Marshals are the heart of the Boulevard Lakefront Tour! Volunteers staff intersections along the route to direct riders and cheer on riders. Bring your lawn chair, radio and snacks and turn it into a party with the other volunteers at your intersection!
SAG Drivers
We need safe SAG (support and gear) drivers to pick up cyclists whose bikes quit on them. We will even supply the car if you don’t have one. Only safe drivers need apply. SAG drivers must submit a driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Reunion Team
Join our crew who reunite lost riders with the rest of their party. We are seeking mobile and stationary members for this team. Medical experience or experience working with children is a plus.
Festival
Help our participants enjoy the experience. Volunteers are needed to help with final setup duties, T-shirt and rider number distribution, day-of registration, merchandise sales and more!
AFTER THE EVENT
Event teardown
Help us put all of our toys away at the end of the day. We’ll load our trucks with the supplies from the event, bring the trucks back to the Active Transportation Alliance office at 9 W. Hubbard St. and unload them.
Management and Leadership
The Active Transportation Alliance is interested in growing and maintaining working relationships with volunteers who are interested and able to take on leadership roles. These roles include behind-the-scenes event logistics, evening meetings during the weeks leading up to the event, and supply and volunteer management. Contact Christine@activetrans.org
Group Volunteering
We offer a $150 donation for charitable or community organizations that provide groups of volunteers for the day of the event. Register early. Space is limited! Contact Cynthia at 312.427.3325 x234 or e-mail Cynthias@activetrans.org to confirm. At least one representative must attend a volunteer training session. Group contact information must also be completed.
