Volunteer Sign-Up | Regina Dragon Boat Festival

BECOME A VOLUNTEER AT THE REGINA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

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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.

Volunteers for the races
Volunteers for the site

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

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	DESCRIPTION	VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED	DATE	START TIME	END TIME
Security Wascana Park and Victoria Park	Site Security Wascana Park and Victoria Park Certified guards to provide security for the venue during setup, the event and overnight at both locations.	Impact Security TBD	July 16-18	4 PM	12 PM
Security Wascana Park and Victoria Park	Site Security Wascana Park and Victoria Park Certified guards to provide security for the venue during setup, the event and overnight at both locations.	Impact Security TBD	July 19-21	7 AM 7 PM	7 PM 7 AM
Security Wascana Park and Victoria Park	Site Security Wascana Park and Victoria Park Certified guards to provide security for the venue during setup, the event and overnight at both locations.	Impact Security TBD	July 22	7 AM	12 PM
Road Closure Attendants – Wascana Park	Security to entrance roadway (Legislative Drive) and VIP Parking area	6 to 8	July 19-21	7 AM	7 PM
Ground Keepers	Pick up litter around the grounds and empty garbage bins throughout the venue.	4 per shift	July 19-21	9 AM 1 PM	1 PM 7 PM
Volunteer Coordinator Wascana Park	- stationed at the volunteer information table - provide volunteers with a T-shirt - sign volunteers in/out	2	July 19-21	7 AM 1 PM	1 PM 7 PM
Paddler’s Village Security	Ensure only paddlers with wrist bands or accreditation enter village. (Note: kids and assisted needs people will not be given wristbands)	4 per shift	July 19-21	9 AM 1 PM	2 PM 7 PM
Ground Keepers Victoria Park	Pick up litter around the grounds and empty garbage bins throughout the venue.	4 per shift	July 20	12 PM 5 PM	6 PM 12 AM

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED DURING THE DRAGON BOAT EVENT

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

ACTIVITY	DESCRIPTION	VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED	DATE	START TIME	END TIME
Race Day Announcer	- 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	DBC to provide	July 19-21	7 AM	7 PM
Results Tent and Runners	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.	4 (2 per shift)	July 19-21	7 AM 1 PM	7 PM 7 PM
Finish Line	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.	DBC to provide	July 19-21	7 AM	7 PM
Course Officials	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.	DBC to provide	July 19-21	7 AM	7 PM
Marshalling Participants	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	12 per shift (Marshalling)	July 19-21	7 AM 1 PM	2 PM 7 PM
Marshalling Participants	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	28 per shift (Docks)	July 19-21	7 AM 1 PM	2 PM 7 PM
Marshalling Coordinator	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.	2 per shift	July 19-21	7 AM 1 PM	2 PM 7 PM
Moving Boats	Loading/unloading boats	4 to 6	July 13-15 and 24	TBD
Setup/Take Down Marshalling Area	After festival	A1 Rentals	July 16 July 22	TBD
Setup/Take Down Lanes	Determined by WRCC would like lanes in a week before festival so all teams get to practice on them.	WRCC must be up by July 10th	TBD

Volunteer Sign Up Form

Thank you for signing up to volunteer with the dragon boat festival. Please fill out the form below to start the process. We will contact you with the information provided in the form.

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