August, 2011
Portland State University
Registration for 2011 is not yet open. Please check back in March.
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VOLUNTEER!
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Volunteering for the Portland
Century is a great way to get involved in a ride that
celebrates Portland and its fringes.
230 volunteers are needed
throughout the course for a wide variety of positions.
Your support ensures a successful and safe ride for
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HOW TO REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER:
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VOLUNTEER PERKS:
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Volunteering for the Portland Century is just plain fun. But, as an extra added bonus, all volunteers will receive:
- A free Portland
Century t-shirt
- A ticket into the
Finish Line Party
with salmon, salad, bread, dessert and drinks
- A Widmer
beer to wash it all
down (must be over 21 to enjoy this perk)
- Most positions allow you to
ride part or all of the ride for free
- Some volunteer positions allow you to
give a free ride as a gift to a
friend
Check out
the position descriptions below to see which ones allow
you to ride free. If it says Y, part that means you can
ride a portion of the course. You'll be generally riding
from your position to the finish line. Depending on your
position, you may or may not pass open rest stops, but
you are welcome to join us at the finish line party
which goes until 6:00 pm.
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AVAILABLE POSITIONS:
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Click on a position for further detail and just e-mail
us if you have
questions.
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| THURSDAY |
| Admin Volunteers |
Help with pre-event projects |
4:00-7:00pm |
Y |
5 |
| FRIDAY |
| Truck Staging |
Help load up all our event supplies |
1:00-6:00pm |
Y |
3 |
| SATURDAY |
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Course Marking |
Put up arrows along the
course |
9:00am-2:00pm |
Y |
10 |
| Pre-Ride Check-In Decorating |
Clean and
decorate |
10:00am-1:00pm |
Y |
5 |
| Pre-Ride Check-In |
Pass out rider packets, help
riders register |
12:00-5:00pm |
Y |
20 |
| SUNDAY |
| Early Set up |
Unload the truck and start
set up |
4:00-7:00am |
Y |
5 |
| Set Up
+ Registration |
Prepare area for ride,
register riders |
5:00-10:00am |
Y |
20 |
| Medical
rider - 25 mile |
Ride along for safety. MDs,
RNs, EMTs only. |
9:00am-end |
Y |
4 |
| Medical
riders - 50 mile |
Ride along for safety. MDs,
RNs, EMTs only. |
8:00am-end |
Y |
6 |
| Medical
riders - 100 mile |
Ride along for safety. MDs,
RNs, EMTs only. |
7:00am-end |
Y |
8 |
| Ride Along mechanic - 25 mile
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Ride along to help fix bike
problems |
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Y |
4 |
| Ride Along Mechanic - 50 mile
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Ride along to help fix bike
problems |
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Y |
6 |
| Ride Along Mechanic - 100 mile
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Ride along to help fix bike
problems |
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Y |
8 |
| Springwater Cooridor Monitor |
Guide riders and pedestrians
along route |
6:00am-9:30pm |
Y |
6 |
| Rest Stop - Main City Park |
Fuel up riders on course.
Transferable free
ride! |
6:45-11:15am |
Y* |
2 |
| Rest Stop - Eagle Fern Park |
Fuel up riders on course.
Transferable free
ride! |
7:45-12:15pm |
Y* |
2 |
| Rest Stop - Meinig Park |
Fuel up riders on course.
Transferable free
ride! |
8:30am-2:00 pm |
Y* |
2 |
| Rest Stop - Maywood Park |
Fuel up riders on course.
Transferable free
ride! |
9:30am-12:45pm |
Y* |
2 |
| Rest Stop - Blue Lake Park |
Fuel up riders on course.
Transferable free
ride! |
9:45-4:00pm |
Y* |
2 |
| Rest Stop - Fireside Retreat |
Fuel up riders on course.
Transferable free
ride! |
9:30am-3:00pm |
Y* |
2 |
| Rest Stop - Smith and Bybee |
Fuel up riders on course.
Transferable free
ride! |
10:45am-5:00pm |
Y* |
2 |
| Rest Stop - Kelly Elementary |
Fuel up riders on course.
Transferable free
ride! |
10:00am-12:45pm |
Y* |
2 |
| Finish Line Party Prep |
Set up finish line party.
Transferable free
ride! |
10:00am-2:00pm |
Y* |
20 |
| Finish Line - Shift I |
Help serve dinner, pour
drinks, general help. Transferable free
ride! |
1:30-4:30pm |
Y* |
20 |
| Finish Line - Shift II |
Help serve dinner, pour
drinks, general help |
4:00-8:00pm |
Y** |
20 |
| Sweep Rider - 25 mile |
Be the last rider on
course |
9:00am-end |
Y |
2 |
| Sweep
Rider - 50 mile |
Be the last rider on
course |
8:00am-end |
Y |
2 |
| Sweep Rider - 100 mile |
Be the last rider on
course |
7:00am-end |
Y |
2 |
| On-Course Photographer
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Take pictures on
course! |
6:00am-end |
Y |
1 |
| Motorcycle Escorts
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Provide on-course
support |
7:00am-end |
Y |
6 |
| MONDAY |
| Sign Sweep - 25 mile
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Follow the course and remove
signs |
Various |
Y |
2 |
| Sign Sweep - 50 mile
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Follow the course and remove
signs |
Various |
Y |
2 |
| Truck
Unloading
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Help unload trucks back in
Portland |
12:00-4:00pm |
Y |
5 |
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POSITION DESCRIPTIONS:
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WHAT
YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteering out of the way early and be able to ride the event for free.
DETAILS:
Help make reminder phone calls to
volunteers, pre-sort t-shirts; basically assist with any
last minute administrative details.
WHAT
YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteering out of the way early and be able to ride the event for free.
DETAILS:
Help our staff load all the event
supplies into moving trucks. Required to do heavy lifting
required. Closed-toed shoes a must, gloves
recommended
WHAT
YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteering out of the way early and preview parts of the course.
DETAILS:
Help mark the course on Saturday by
driving or riding in teams. Place arrows and put up the
signage necessary to help riders follow their way on course.
YOU DO NOT NEED A CAR to volunteer for this position, but it
does make the job go quicker.
WHAT
YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteering out of the way early and be able to ride the event for free.
DETAILS:
Put on your decorating shoes and helps
us prepare the Lucky Lab for the Pre-Ride Check-In
event
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry
into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION
COOL:
Hang out at the Lucky Lab
and get your volunteering out of the way so that the next
day you can relax and enjoy Sunday, or enjoy the ride. Watch
excited riders stream into the Lucky Lab.
DETAILS:
Check in riders and give them their
ride packets so that they do not have to wait in line the
next day. Full training is provided.
WHAT
YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteering out of the way early and be able to ride the event for free.
DETAILS:
Help transform the Park Blocks into the
start line. You will unload equipment, set up tables and
chairs, hang banners, etc.
WHAT
YOU GET:
A
free ride (50 or 25 mile only), t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Help the event come to life! Put together the continetal breakfast for riders, place welcoming decorations and banners, and then help all the riders through the registration process.
DETAILS:
Help hang banners, erect canopies, check in
riders, give information, set out food, empty garbage cans and other
necessary tasks to get the event rolling. We have seated and
standing, lifting and non-lifting projects available for shy or
outgoing people.
ABOUT RIDING:
This is an extremely important
position! We are depending on you to help us start the whole
event. We need you until 10:00am, so you are restricted to
riding only the 50 or 25 mile routes - even if you're a
strong rider. Thanks for your understanding, thanks for
signing up to volunteer, and enjoy.
WHAT
YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
If someone unfortunately crashes, you will be there to lend a helping hand.
DETAILS:
To sign up for this position, you must
be an RN, EMT, or MD and
provide your own ride-along medical kit and bring a cell
phone. Meet by the Volunteer Check In table. We'll gather
all medical riders together so you know who else is on
course.
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Help riders with their bikes when they are stranded on the side of the road. You get to be the hero.
DETAILS:
Ride along mechanics must have advanced mechanical skills and be able to do on-the-spot basic repair.
Mechanics bring their own basic tool kit, a cell phone and
are proactive about providing support on course. We will
provide some tubes and a mechanic vest for you to wear on
course so you are recognized as official ride
support.
WHAT
YOU GET:
A free t-shirt and entry into the finish line party. **After the last rider has gone by, you can ride the rest of the course, if you like.
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Avoid the start line chaos, enjoy a morning on the river and then start your ride after the last of the riders go by
DETAILS:
Work with our partnering staff to set out food and water, clean up, serve riders, empty garbage cans and other tasks as necessary. You must have a cell phone.
ABOUT RIDING:
This is an extremely important
position! We are depending on you to help us start the whole
event. We need you until 10:00am, so you are restricted to
riding only the 50 or 25 mile routes - even if you're a
strong rider. Thanks for your understanding, thanks for
signing up to volunteer, and enjoy.
WHAT
YOU GET:
A free t-shirt and entry into the finish line party. **After the last rider has gone by, you can ride the rest of the course, if you like.
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get to see the route and beautiful parts of the Portland area while you refuel riders (who will be most appreciative of what you are providing).
DETAILS:
Work with our partnering staff to set out food and water, clean up, serve riders, empty garbage cans and other tasks as necessary. You must have a cell phone.
ABOUT THE FREE
RIDE:This position does not allow you to ride, but you can give someone a free Portland Century ride if you volunteer. When you register to volunteer, we will send you a one-time code for a free pass. Give this to your special someone as a gift. You help us for you shift and then one you're done, join your guest for dinner and beer.
LOCATIONS:
Main City Park: 6:45-11:15am
Eagle Fern Park: 7:45-12:15pm
Meinig Park: 8:30-2:00 pm
Maywood Park: 9:30-12:45pm
Blue Lake Park: 9:45-4:00pm
Fireside Retreat: 9:30-3:00pm
Smith and Bybee: 10:45-5:00pm
Kelly Elementary: 10:00-12:45pm
WHAT
YOU GET:
A t-shirt and entry into the finish line party.
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Whether you like to play Martha Stewart or
you just like to be helpful, you'll find this
to be a fun position as you help us get ready
for a gourmet dinner under the guidance of
our excellent caterer (he loves working our
events). Watch a surge or riders return hungry
and appreciative of your efforts.
DETAILS:
Help our caterer with the layout of
food, arrangement of bowls, placement of garbage cans and
other tasks necessary to get ready to serve dinner to over
500 people. You will also help serve dinner, clear plates,
empty garbage cans, distribute goody bags, answer questions
and sell t-shirts as well as other tasks as needed. We have
seated and standing, lifting and non-lifting projects
available for shy or outgoing people.
ABOUT THE FREE
RIDE:This position does not allow you to ride, but you can give someone a free Portland Century ride if you volunteer. When you register to volunteer, we will send you a one-time code for a free pass. Give this to your special someone as a gift. You help us for you shift and then one you're done, join your guest for dinner and beer.
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and entry into the finish line party.
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Cheer riders over the finish line and help
fuel them after a long day! Listen to their
stories from the course.
DETAILS:
You help serve dinner, clear plates,
empty garbage cans, answer questions and sell t-shirts as
well as other tasks as needed.We have seated and standing,
lifting and non-lifting projects available for shy or
outgoing people.
ABOUT THE FREE
RIDE:This position does not allow you to ride, but you can give someone a free Portland Century ride if you volunteer. When you register to volunteer, we will send you a one-time code for a free pass. Give this to your special someone as a gift. You help us for you shift and then one you're done, join your guest for dinner and beer.
WHAT
YOU GET:
A t-shirt and entry into the finish line party. You
may also ride the 50 mile route
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Cheer riders over the finish line and help
fuel them after a long day! Listen to their
stories from the course..
DETAILS:
You help serve dinner, clear plates, empty
garbage cans, distribute goody bags, answer
questions, sell t-shirts, pack up supplies,
load the truck, break down equipment and help
with general clean up as well as other tasks
as needed. We
have seated and standing, lifting and non-lifting
projects available for shy or outgoing people.
** ABOUT THE FREE RIDE:
This is an
extremely important position! We are depending on you to
help us close down the event and send the rider off
well. We need you to be available exactly at 4:00pm,
so you are restricted to riding only the 50 or 25 mile
routes - even if you're a strong rider. Thanks for
your understanding, thanks for signing up to volunteer, and
enjoy.
WHAT
YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Ride in leisure. You get to take in all the beauty of the course at the back of the pack.
DETAILS:
You will be the last person on the
course. As you go by different rest stops and key locations,
you can let the staff know that you are the end of the ride
and they can pack up.
WHAT
YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Capture the greatest moments of the ride while on it yourself
DETAILS:
Must be able to take digital photos on
the ride and pass them on to us at the end of the day via
disc, memory card or uploaded to Flickr with high
resolution. Digital SLR cameras only. You must follow our
shot list and capture each shot. Getting us the photos by
the end of the day is mandatory. Pre-approval required.
Please email before signing up and be prepared to send us a
link to some of your images.
WHAT
YOU GET:
A t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Support the riders while riding in the most breath-taking locations in Oregon
DETAILS:
Must get approval from Neal. If you're
in, you'll know what to do.
WHAT
YOU GET:
A t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Ride on Sunday, volunteer on Monday
DETAILS:
After the event, you will clear all the
directional and traffic signs from the course. You can
either ride or drive your portion. If you ride, you will
need a trailer to haul all the signs. We trust you to enjoy
your free ride and then come help us the next day.
WHAT
YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party
WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Ride on Sundaday, volunteer on Monday
DETAILS:
You will help us unload our truck and
put away all the supplies. We trust you to enjoy your free
ride and then come help us the next day.
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