BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Paddlin' the Prairies On Regina's Mighty Shores

Become a Volunteer at the Dragon Boat Festival

A Major Part of Our Event

The Regina Dragon Boat Festival is looking for individuals or organizations who would like to be part of a premier water sport and festival, gain experience by volunteering to help with this year’s event.

We recognize and salute all volunteers who contribute to the festival as it would not be possible without the help of many volunteers like yourself who kindly donate their energy and time at the festival each year.

Help make the best festival yet by becoming a volunteer!

There are 2 areas we require volunteers for.

Ready? Sign up.

Why volunteer?

Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. Volunteering and helping others can reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose.

While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of time out of your busy day. Giving in even simple ways can help those in need and improve your health and happiness

Read More about the benefits of volunteering.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
AT THE DRAGON BOAT SITE

The chart below outlines the volunteers required during the Dragon Boat Event in and around the event site.

ACTIVITY
Paddler Village Security Attendant
Merchandise Attendants
Security Wascana Park
Road Closure Attendants – Wascana Park
Ground Keepers
Volunteer Coordinator
Beer Garden Servers
Beer Garden Ticket Sellers
Lottery/50-50 Ticket Sellers
DESCRIPTION
Attendant to monitor entrance for authorized personnel only for admittance
Sell festival merchandise and lottery/50-50 tickets
Site Security Wascana Park Certified guards to provide security for the venue during setup, event and overnight
Security to entrance roadway (Legislative Drive) and VIP Parking area
Pick up litter around the grounds, empty garbage bins, collect recycling throughout the venue.
Stationed at the volunteer/information table. Provide volunteers with T-shirt, supplies. Sign volunteers in/out. Provide festival information, pamphlets, race schedules, general information on locations and events
Serve alcohol, collect empties/garbage from tables & beer garden, wipe tables and maintain beer gardens in a clean environment
Sell alcohol tickets, take & balance cash, sell lottery tickets
Sell tickets throughout the venue
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
16 (4 hour shifts)
8 (2 hour shifts)
TBD
6 to 8
6
2
12 (3 hour shifts)
12 (2 hour shifts)
12 (2 hour shifts)
DATE
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
DATE
4 PM
8 AM
4 PM
8 AM
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
DURING THE DRAGON BOAT EVENT

The chart below outlines the volunteers required during the Dragon Boat Event

ACTIVITY
Race Day Announcer
Results Tent and Runners
Finish Line
Course Officials
Marshalling Participants
Marshalling Participants
Marshalling Coordinator
Moving Boats
Setup/Take Down Marshalling Area
Setup/Take Down Lanes
DESCRIPTION
must be comfortable using a microphone, announce races “play by play” action, work to get the spectators involved, fill time with team bios between races and during non-race times, must be bilingual
Responsible for receiving results information from race officials and update race results page continuously throughout the day. Updated results pages will need to be printed and posted. Person needs to be comfortable using a computer and printer.
Responsible for determining official race results and transferring results to results tent. Any official protests will be judged by these persons. Must be a qualified official.
Responsible for line up and start of races. They will monitor race to determine that all teams are following race rules and will control logistics such as right of way. Must be a qualified official.
Responsible for: organizing teams in staging areas, leading them to appropriate dock and getting teams into boats. They will make sure their assigned team returns to the appropriate dock and maintains an orderly exit of the boat, ensuring all equipment is out and ready for use, putting away all gear into the appropriate area, when races have finished for the day
Responsible for: organizing teams in staging areas, leading them to appropriate dock and getting teams into boats. They will make sure their assigned team returns to the appropriate dock and maintains an orderly exit of the boat. Eensuring all equipment is out and ready for use. Putting away all gear into the appropriate area, when races have finished for the day
Responsible for: docking positions and the safe entrance and exit of boats from dock area. Person in charge of the schedule, who will call teams to staging area and then give them the go ahead to move from the staging area to boats.
Loading/unloading boats
After festival
Determined by WRCC would like lanes in a week before festival so all teams get to practice on them.
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
1
4 (2 per shift)
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6 per shift (Marshalling)
12 per shift (docks)
2 per shift
A1 Results
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DATE
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
Aug. 26-28
DATE
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Volunteer Sign Up Form

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Regina Dragon Boat Festival

August 30-31, 2024

Regina Dragon Boat Festival

The Annual  Regina Dragon Boat Festival has been a long-time favourite event for paddlers, residents and visitors from across Canada.

Our city and dedicated volunteers welcome you to Regina’s beautiful Wascana Park for a summer experience of festival excitement and camaraderie second to none.

 

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