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A race can only be as good as its volunteers!

Registration for volunteers is now open, click here to register.

Come join Maine Cancer Foundation’s Volunteer Team and help us meet our goals to provide a safe and memorable experience for our athletes and support our mission.

Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF), founded in 1976, is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well being of Maine people by: funding scientific laboratory and clinical research, professional and public education and patient support programs. 100% of funds raised remain in Maine.

It takes a Village!
Maine Cancer Foundation only has two full time and three part time employees and depends on the generosity of people like YOU to help make these events a success. Our Board of Directors and Committee Members are 100% unpaid volunteers. With your help we are able to fund cutting edge research and patient support here in Maine.

Volunteers are needed for race day on Sunday, August 15th as well as for our pre-race expo, athlete packet pick-up and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, August 14th.

Come out and support your wife, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin best friend and the Maine Cancer Foundation! For the most part there are no special requirements for volunteering except to have fun! There are several volunteer opportunities available over our two day event. Last year we had over 300 volunteers help us set up, break down, register athletes, monitor the courses and transition areas, body marking, provide medical support and feed the athletes! Clapping, cheering and encouragement for the athletes is highly recommended!

All volunteers will receive a t-shirt, food, drink and an unforgettable experience!

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Please select your preference for volunteer duties below. A brief description of each job can be found on this page. If you have a physical limitation look for an opportunity with an asterisk(*). We will do our best to accommodate your selection. Invite your family, friends or co-workers to join you!

The race Expo and Packet Pick-up will take place on Saturday August 14th from 10 am – 2 pm.

Race Day Volunteers should expect to be at the race by noon on Sunday, August 15th to be prepared for a 2:00pm race start. We are depending on you rain or shine.

A volunteer coordinator will contact you closer to the event with your assignment. Thank you for joining our team!

Saturday, August 14, 2010

• Course Set Up
  Physical Labor Job
  Volunteering slots available from 8am - 6pm
  
  These assignments are for those who want variety and a challenge. It is one of the most important jobs, as it has you working all around the race venue the day before the race. These assignments may require some physical labor, including beach clean up, putting up signs, moving tables, and chairs and some race infrastructure, including installing spectator barricades. You will be at the heart of the event in this slot! Please consider helping, as we need many volunteers!
  
  
• Vendor & Sponsor Support
  Physical Labor Job
  Volunteering slots available from 8am - 4pm
  
  Assisting sponsors and vendors to set up for Expo.
  
  
• Volunteer Check-In
  Non-Physical - Suitable for volunteers of all abilities. May sit.
  Volunteering slots available from 8am -12pm
  
  Help volunteers to sign in, collect signed waivers, hand out volunteer t-shirts and direct volunteers to their assigned Volunteer Coordinator for further instruction. This position frees you to assist in other volunteer positions on race day if you choose.
  
  
• Athlete Registration
  Non-Physical - Suitable for volunteers of all abilities. May sit.
  Volunteering slots available from 9am - 3pm
  
  Assist in distributing athlete packets, goodie bags and fundraising prizes. This is a great opportunity for someone with physical limitations. No walking or heavy lifting required. Please consider registering for race day pre-race registration on Sunday too!!
  
  
• Raffle Ticket Sales/Tri Store
  Non-Physical - Suitable for volunteers of all abilities. Some standing some sitting.
  Volunteering slots available from 9am - 3pm
  
  During expo assist in selling Tri for a CURE clothing and sell raffle tickets.
  
  
• Kids Fun Run
  Non-Physical - Suitable for volunteers of all abilities. Some standing some sitting.
  Volunteering slots available from 8am - 11am
  
  This is an opportunity registered athletes could participate in. We will need help checking in the children, starting the race, finish line assistance, tabulating results, awards ceremony.
  
  
• Kids Aqua/Run
  Non-Physical - Suitable for volunteers of all abilities. Some standing some sitting.
  Volunteering slots available from 9am - 12pm
  
  This is also an opportunity registered athletes could participate in. The following positions are needed: Wave Parents, Swim Start, Swim Course Monitors (wetsuit recommended), Swim Finish, Transition, Run Course Finish Line Timing, Finish Line Water, Finish Line Medals.
  
  
• Kids Poster Contest
  Non-Physical - Suitable for volunteers of all abilities. May sit.
  Volunteering Slots available from 9:30am - 1:30pm
  
  Come and help be a judge in the Tri for a Cure Poster Contest. Label Posters, take pictures, be a judge. Kids posters judged from ages up to 15!

Sunday, August 15, 2010

• Course Set up & Break Down
  Physical Labor Job
  Volunteering Slots available from 11am - 6pm
  
  These assignments are for those who want variety and a challenge. It is one of the most important jobs, as it has you working all around the race venue the day before the race and on race day. These assignments may require some physical labor, including beach clean up, putting up signs, moving tables, and chairs and some race infrastructure, including installing spectator barricades. You will be at the heart of the event in this slot! Please consider helping, as we need many volunteers!
  
  
• Volunteer Check-In
  Non-Physical - Suitable for volunteers of all abilities. May sit.
  Volunteering Slots available from 11am - 1pm
  
  Help volunteers to sign in, collect signed waivers, hand out volunteer t-shirts and direct volunteers to their assigned Volunteer Coordinator for further instruction. This position frees you to assist in other volunteer positions on race day if you choose.
  
  
• Vendor & Sponsor Support
  Physical Labor Job
  Volunteering Slots available from 9am - 1pm
  
  Hanging Sponsor & Vendor Banners. Assisting Sponsors & Vendors with Set-up.
  
  
• Parking and Car Traffic Monitor
  Non-Physical - Suitable for most volunteers. Mostly Standing.
  Volunteering Slots available from 10am - 2pm
  
  This assignment is vital to race day safety and to neighborhood businesses. You can help manage and direct car traffic to designated parking spot, while restricting access to the race venue for only authorized vehicles. These volunteers finish their assignments in time to either enjoy watching their athlete complete in the race or to help in other areas. This is an exciting assignment to meet and greet incoming athletes and spectators on race day!
  
  
• Spectator Management
  Non-Physical - Suitable for most volunteers. Mostly Standing.
  Volunteering Slots available from 12pm - 5pm
  
  Volunteers in this position will help spectators follow the paths identified for viewing of the event. Volunteers will be placed in positions to keep the athletes safe as to keep spectators out of athlete only areas such as the race course. Sometimes this takes a firm approach. Primary goal is athlete safety and secondary goal is spectator enjoyment. This is a great assignment for those who want to be close to what is happening on the course in the heart of the SMCC Campus. This position will require some set up of cones and caution tape and other safety items but mostly requires directing spectators to accessible areas of the course.
  
  
• Information Buddies
  Non-Physical - Suitable for most volunteers. Mostly Standing.
  Volunteering Slots available from 12pm - 3pm
  
  Passing out course maps to spectators and athletes. We will give you all the information you need to be great at this job. Some homework required to understand layout of venue as to where swim start is, transition, spectator waking path and viewing areas. If you volunteer at the pre-race event you should be an expert by race day!
  
  
• Transition Area Monitors
  Non-Physical - Suitable for most volunteers. Mostly Standing.
  Volunteering Slots available from 11am - 5pm
  
  These volunteers will assist in various duties assigned by their area coordinator. Duties include, safety checking for bikes & helmets, body marking, bike rack monitoring, entry security to restrict assess to non-athletes, transport of swim apparel from mini-transition to main transition area and security of athletes leaving area with their own items. Athletes in this area will be standing most of the time.
  
  
• Pre-Race Athlete Registration
  Non-Physical - Suitable for volunteers of all abilities. May sit.
  Volunteering Slots available from 11am - 1pm
  
  Assist with athlete check in. This opportunity will be for a short period of time and offers the opportunity to assist in other areas if you choose.
  
  
• Medical Tent
  Medical Background Necessary!
  Volunteering Slots available from 1pm - 5pm
  
  We are in need of people with a medical background to staff the medical tent and the finish line. (EMT, MD, RN etc.)
  
  
• Swim Safety/Kayakers
  You must be a skilled kayaker and have knowledge of swimmer rescues.
  Volunteering Slots available from 1pm 3pm
  
  Must be 18+ and have own kayak. You will be required to arrive early and put your kayaks in the water and stay at your assigned spot until the last swimmer has left the water. You will have some pre-race safety training in order to assist tired swimmers.
  
  
• Swim/Starting Line Monitors
  Lifeguards encouraged.
  Volunteering Slots available from 1pm - 3pm
  
  You will be checking athletes in by swim wave or spotting swimmers from the shore. This is a position that requires you to be on your feet during the swim portion of the race and have no distractions.
  
  
• Wet Suit Stripping
  Physical Labor Job
  Volunteering Slots available from 1pm - 3pm
  
  Here is your chance to really be part of the athlete’s race! Most of the athletes swim in a wet suit and upon exciting the water they will unzip the wetsuit and pull down to their waist. Each athlete will lie on the ground and the wetsuit stripper will pull the wetsuit off the athlete and hand it to her for a quick exit to the mini transition area! Tim Wright from Coast 93.1 Morning Show volunteered here last year and pledged to return. Guaranteed Fun! You must be strong to work here!
  
  
• Bike Course Monitors
  Non-Physical – Suitable for most volunteers. Mostly Standing.
  Volunteering Slots available from 1pm - 5pm
  
  Provide athlete safety along the course by directing around corners or through intersections. Family members are encouraged to join you to cheer on athletes but it is important you are able to have full attention to the athlete safety. Some walking or driving to your designated spot may be required as well as standing for extended periods of time. Food and refreshment will be provided to take with you on course but bring extra water! Some bike monitors will be asked to stop traffic. Cheering for the athletes encouraged!! You may bring a folding chair and an umbrella for sun/rain with you if you like!
  
  
• Run Course Monitors
  Non-Physical – Suitable for most volunteers. Mostly Standing.
  Volunteering Slots available from 1pm - 5pm
  
  Provide athlete safety along the course by directing around corners or through intersections. Family members are encouraged to join you to cheer on athletes but it is important you are able to have full attention to the athlete safety. Some walking or driving to your designated spot may be required as well as standing for extended periods of time. Food and refreshment will be provided to take with you on course but bring extra water! Some run monitors will be asked to stop traffic. Cheering for the athletes encouraged!! You may bring a folding chair and an umbrella for sun/rain with you if you like!
  
  
• Water Station Monitor
  Non-Physical – Suitable for most volunteers. Mostly Standing.
  Volunteering Slots available from 1pm - 5pm
  
  Keep hydration stations full and hand water off to athletes who need hydration. Keep raceway clear when safe to clean up without interfering in the race. Long periods of standing and some lifting required. The athletes will appreciate you! Cheering for the athletes encouraged!! You may bring a folding chair and an umbrella for sun/rain with you if you like!
  
  
• Raffle Ticket Sales/Tri Store
  Non-Physical - Suitable for volunteers of all abilities. Some standing some sitting.
  Volunteering Slots available from 1pm - 5pm
  
  During expo assist in selling Tri for a CURE clothing and sell raffle tickets.
  
  
• Clean Up/Break Down
  Physical Labor Job
  Volunteering Slots available from 4pm - 7pm
  
  Help break down race site and remove any banners.
  
  
• Finish Area
  Non-Physical – Suitable for most volunteers. Mostly Standing.
  Volunteering Slots available from 1pm - 6pm
  
  Assist athletes crossing the finish line in some of the following duties, removing timing chips, distributing finish medal, passing out water bottles. You may also be working with the timing company or helping with awards ceremony too! Volunteers who are cancer survivors or family members of cancer survivors participating in the race will be given preference. Please indicate that you are a survivor when volunteering.