The Committee and I, would like to take this time to personally thank all the volunteers and friends we made over the years. Detroit Bike Week could not be successful without the commitment and dedication of our volunteers. Thank you all in advance for a successful event.
Do you want to meet people and have fun? Then volunteer at Detroit Bike Week for us. This is The Midwest’s Premier Motorcycle Festival.
All volunteers receive FREE admission from Friday until Sunday. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt, pin and a volunteer appreciation picnic scheduled in August or September 2012 (more to follow).
Volunteers are needed at the Detroit Bike Week for a variety of events, and we have plenty this year. Please indicate the days or events you wish to volunteer, also, please take this time to fill out the question or comments section of the Volunteer Form. Please sign up by July 19, 2012 to guarantee your volunteer T-shirt and pin.
Just complete the form and I will contact you with more information. Don't forget to include your telephone number and email address on the form.
There will be a training class TBA. If you can attend, this class is a good source of information and exchange of questions and ideas. Again, thanks for volunteering!
As you can imagine or have experienced, it takes many people to put on an event the size of Detroit Bike Week®. Come help as a volunteer, and take part in the non-stop music, competitions, and fun! There are shifts available the week before the Event, Monday through Thursday and shifts available during the Event, Thursday thru Sunday. Some of the volunteer positions for Detroit Bike Week®:
• Registration bag stuffers
• Staff for the Poker Run
• Registration staff
• Custom Bike Show
• World’s Strongest Biker competition
• And more…. .
Approximately 90% of the working individuals you come across at Detroit Bike Week are VOLUNTEERS. And every one of them is here on behalf of a non-profit charity to which Detroit Bike Week donates a portion of the proceeds from the rally. Some of these charities have seen funding from the government or from private donations drastically reduced and are finding their organizations competing for dwindling resources. Some of the monies raised through the various fees charged to participate at Detroit Bike Week are earmarked to assist these charities continue their operations. On behalf of the many volunteer organizations, we would like to thank you for helping the hundreds of families who have come to rely on them for basic social services.
If you would like to volunteer to work during Detroit Bike Week, here is some information you need to know.
If you volunteer, you are expected to:
Work a minimum of a 6-hour shift. (due to the enjoyment most people experience, many people will sign up for multiple shift)
Report in to the Volunteer tent in the lobby 15 minutes prior to your shift.
Remain at your post until relieved of your responsibility by another volunteer or the Staff Volunteer Coordinator.
If you volunteer you will receive:
A Big Thank You, praise and appreciation from Detroit Bike Week!
Volunteer t-shirt (while they last)
Free admission to event site for the days you are working.
Work two 6-hour shifts in one day, you'll probably get some food.
Work all day and you'll get tired as us...
We are constantly looking for enthusiastic individuals to volunteer during the event! Typical volunteer duties and locations include:
VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Volunteer Registration:
Duties: As volunteers arrive for their shifts, register them by having them sign a booklet and fill in emergency contact info; have them sign a waiver to be included in our insurance policy for the weekend; give them T-shirts and water and send them to their shift site.
Place: All volunteers will check-in at the Welcome.
Wristbands:
Duties: Put wristbands on patrons once IDs have been checked and approved. Be a watchdog! Stop anyone who does not have a wristband from entering the Detroit Bike Week
Place: Main Entrance
Welcome Tent:
Duties: Provide directions, maps, program booklets, visitor guides, ride information, and provide detailed event information to event attendees. Good people skills required.
Place: located just inside the main entrance
Bike Parking:
Duties: As Bikers arrive assist in parking them in an organized manner
Place: Main bike parking lot
Trash & Recycling:
Duties: Empty and re-bag trash and recycling containers while keeping the grounds trash free.
Place: Throughout the grounds of the Detroit Bike Week
Security:
Duties: Assist in maintaining crowd control
Place: Throughout the grounds of the Detroit Bike Week
Wall Security:
Duties: Security must be on site 24/7 from arrival till departure. During the hours of darkness there must be an established continuous patrol of the exhibit area.
Place: The Wall
Computer Assistants:
Duties: To man the locator computers.
Place: Tent right near the Wall designated for AVTT |
