Volunteer for the 2008 Race!

Click here to read our thank-you to our 2007 Race Volunteers!

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Yukon River Quest. Without the people who give their time and energy each year, the race would not go on. The information below is for potential volunteers interested in getting in on the action, having lots of fun, and helping us put on another great race!

HOW DO I BECOME A VOLUNTEER?
Give Kate a call at 867-668-2299. Or email us at: info@yukonriverquest.com.

WHAT WILL I DO AS A VOLUNTEER?
There are several different opportunities to suit different personalities and interests and locations along the race…

Whitehorse
- Participant bag stuffing
- Registration
- Boat safety check
- Marshalling

Main Street
- Banner & barricade set-up
- Start line set-up
- Sound system set-up

Carmacks: Mandatory Layover
- Station set-up
- Time-keepers
- Boat haulers
- Gear Inspectors
- Racer support
- Clean-up crew throughout the day (20 hours)

Dawson: Finish Line
- Station set-up
- Time-keepers
- Boat haulers
- Mandatory gear inspectors
- Racer support
- Recreation Centre clean up including set-up and take-down of tables and chairs

Whitehorse to Dawson
-Transportation

CAN I VOLUNTEER BEFORE THE WEEKEND?
Why yes! The Yukon River Marathon Paddling Association Board of Directors meets monthly, year around. There is some work to be done ahead of the race, although most work is completed during the actual event.

WHAT DO I GET FOR VOLUNTEERING?
Volunteers are able to get their hands on an official Yukon River Quest t-shirt for 4 hours of volunteering and a certificate of appreciation. If you volunteer for 8 hours and are in Dawson City, you also receive a steak dinner at the Awards Banquet.

Check out the 2007 Race Schedule

Become a volunteer today!
Give Kate a call at 867-668-2299
Or email us at: info@yukonriverquest.com