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2014-01-18 7:38 PM


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Subject: Volunteering at an IM event
Hello:

Generally, how many days in advance of a Sunday IM event do volunteers need to be on site? My husband registered to be a peeler and a finish line catcher at an IM event later this year. We are working on integrating this event into a family vacation but don't know what the time commitment is beyond the event day itself.

Thanks!

2014-01-18 8:12 PM
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Subject: RE: Volunteering at an IM event
You should get information from the volunteer coordinator running your stations as the race gets closer. So that info will be more correct than my advice.

You only need to be there for your shift. But there is an all volunteer meeting the day before where you will get instructions and your access wristbands so you can get into transition to do the actual wetsuit stripping. So, most likely you will have to be there the day before and that is it.

Have a great time!!
2014-01-20 9:34 AM
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Subject: RE: Volunteering at an IM event
Usually there is a volunteer meeting the day before the event, the event itself, and then a volunteer appreciation meal at some point - usually the day after. AND, if you want to register for the event, you'll have to plan on being there the day after.
So I'd say 3 days, 1 before and 1 after the event...at least that was how IMAZ was this year.

Volunteering is loads of fun and he will get to be up close and personal with all the athletes. that is the BEST! Hope he has a great time!
2014-01-22 10:45 AM
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Subject: RE: Volunteering at an IM event
Like the last post said, there is a volunteer meeting the day before the race, but I would email the captain for the group you have signed up for.

They should be able to keep you in the loop on things, as they'll be the ones getting you the instructions you need for the event
2014-01-22 10:55 AM
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Subject: RE: Volunteering at an IM event

In my experience if you can't be there for the volunteer meeting, no worries. Just communicate with the captain to get your credentials and be trained.

2014-01-22 1:58 PM
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Subject: RE: Volunteering at an IM event
Originally posted by lisac957

In my experience if you can't be there for the volunteer meeting, no worries. Just communicate with the captain to get your credentials and be trained.




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I volunteered at IMMT last year and was not going to be able to make it until later Saturday night due to travel reasons. My volunteer Captain just told me to show up to my area 1hr before my shift started to get my wristband, shirt and learn what I was going to do. One of the best times I have ever had was volunteering. Have fun with the trip! My wife and I turned our volunteer experience into a mini vacation and had an awesome time in Mont Tremblant.

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