Volunteer
There’s a group of people who are every bit as important to Cycle Oregon as the riders. They also have just as much fun (and probably sweat a lot less). They are the event volunteers.
We are now accepting applications for our 2024 events and will begin reviewing applications through the spring and summer. We’ll be contacting new recruits about joining our team starting in March. Please read below to learn about our upcoming New Volunteer Night!
Still have questions? Please contact Rebecca, our volunteer manager, at info@cycleoregon.com or (503) 287-0405 x103.
Important Dates
New Volunteer Night
This event is open to anyone interested in volunteering with Cycle Oregon for the very first time. We will discuss the line up of events, event logistics, available volunteer positions, what an average day is like, and what to expect as a first time volunteer. We’ll take time at the end to answer any lingering questions you might have. Join us!
- April 9, 2024 (virtual)
- Please fill this form out to receive more information
- Email info@cycleoregon.com with any questions
Volunteer Training Meetings
A few weeks prior to each event, we hold in person volunteer training sessions by team. You will receive your volunteer notebook in advance, so here we will break it all down, discuss logistics, and answer any lingering questions ahead of the event.
Training sessions are broken down by team, specific days and times will be sent out prior to each event’s training session.
General Requirements
What are we looking for?
The most important trait we look for in a volunteer is a good attitude—it is key to the event’s success. Volunteers work an average of 8 hours a day, and some work as many as 12 hours a day. All positions require working as a team, so good communication skills are a must. Most volunteers will spend the better part of the day on their feet, and some positions require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds repeatedly. Bonus points for volunteers that can drive box trucks and pull trailers.
Due to the nature of the events, we ask all volunteers commit to the full duration of the event.
We will hold a training meeting prior to each ride so you can meet other team members and learn more about your volunteer duties. You will be provided with a volunteer packet that includes specifics on the ride, your position, as well as all the equipment needed to do your job.
Volunteers should plan to arrive at the starting location on the afternoon before the ride begins and return home after the ride ends (Site Team and AM Sign Team arrives a day earlier). For our Rally event, Cycle Oregon hosts a volunteer thank-you dinner on the last day of the ride, and we provide lodging that night for all volunteers.
Volunteers are required to work every day of the event and will travel with their team when possible when we stay at multiple locations. Some volunteers will be required to drive and may be provided with a vehicle, others may drive personal vehicles. We can provide transportation for all volunteers who are not required to or who prefer not to drive.
Volunteer FAQs
We’ve tried to answer some of the most basic, and most important, questions that new volunteers ask. If you have more questions, feel free to email us, or give us a call. We typically put out the call for new volunteers in late February, so sign up for our newsletter and check our Facebook page for more information as it becomes available.