Opportunities From: Foothills Nordic Ski Club Volunteering

The kids who ski the 5km, 3km, 2km, 1km, and 0.5km courses receive candy bags at the finish line. This makes them very happy. Your job is to prepare about 250 candy bags in the days before the race. Report to Ginette Quintilio, Chief of Jackrabbits, who will direct you as to how many Jackrabbit racers have registered for the race, and therefore now many candy bags you need to prepare. You will have to purchase the candy, and the ski club will reimburse your expenses.

Check at Pocaterra Hut at 11am

Description: Ride (as a passenger) on the ATV up to Elk Pass, help bury aid station supplies in snow. Wear warm clothes. You can ski down from Elk Pass if you want – it’s like cat skiing!

Ski a 16km loop (Elkwood-Boulton-Elkwood) placing flags and signs as you go. To do this job, you must be a strong skier able to carry a backpack or pull a pulk. Report to Scott Jensen, Chief of Course. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at start of your shift.

Ski 5km course setting flags. Must carry backpack or pull pulk of flags and signs.

JR course set-up (ski 5km setting signs and flags - need large backpack) Duties: Ski 5km course setting signs and flags. Must carry backpack or pull pulk of flags and signs. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 2. Volunteer positions: 2

Ski a 15km loop (Pocaterra-Elkwood-Pocaterra) placing flags and signs. Must be a strong skier able to carry a heavy pack.

Ski an 18km loop (Boulton-Elk Pass-Boulton) placing flags and signs as you go. To do this job you must be a strong skier, able to ski while carry a backpack or a pulk full of signs and flags. Report to Scott Jensen, Chief of Course. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Help the PLPP trail crew to shovel snow to prepare the kids’ course for the Cookie Race. The kids’ course is just across the highway from Pocaterra Hut. Wear warm clothes and be ready to get some exercise.

Attend two pre-race meetings, monitor course conditions in weeks before race, wrangle and oversee course volunteers.

Establish and provide communications between Pocaterra and remote course locations. Report to Jeremy Myers, Chief of Competition.

Race and help at the finish line.

Ferry people and gear from Elk Pass parking lot to the Elk Pass feed station on the club's tracked ATV. Requires provincial operators course certificate. Report to the Chief of Refreshments. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Check at Pocaterra Hut at 8:45am

Description: Pick up feed station supplies (cookies, hot chocolate, Gatorade) at Pocaterra Hut, drive them to the Elk Pass parking lot (20min drive), and deliver them to the ATV driver. You must deliver the supplies to the Elk Pass parking lot at 9:30am.

JR course set-up (ski 5km setting signs and flags - need large backpack) Duties: Ski 5km course setting signs and flags. Must carry backpack or pull pulk of flags and signs. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 2. Volunteer positions: 2

Duties: Ski an 11km section of trail (Boulton-Pocaterra) after last racer, collecting flags and signs. Must be a strong skier able to carry a backpack. Report to Scott Jensen, Chief of Course. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift. 

Remain near Pocaterra hut during race, ready to provide medical attention in the unlikely event of an emergency. Report to Ann Lohka, Chief of Race Office and a registered nurse. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift.

Serve cookies and soup to racers and volunteers. Report to Maz Bouz, Chief of Refreshments. Check in at the soup tent outside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Remain near Pocaterra hut during race, ready to provide medical attention in the unlikely event of an emergency.

Be prepared to provide first aid to skiers on the course or near the finish line. Report to Ann Lohka, Chief of Race Office and a registered nurse.

Ski a 15km loop (Pocaterra-Elkwood-Pocaterra) behind last skier, collecting flags and signs. Must be a strong skier able to carry a backpack. Report to Scott Jensen, Chief of Course. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift.

Serve cookies and soup to racers and volunteers. Report to Maz Bate, Chief of Refreshments. Check in at the soup tent outside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Ski 4km from hut to Pocaterra/Lynx junction, direct skiers to stay on course.

JR Sweep 2km/1km/0.5km + marshall (ski course after racers finish, move v-boards) Duties: Follow the last skier in each category (2km/1km/0.5km). For each category the boys will start first, and then the girls a few minutes later. Move v-boards after the 1km categories go through. You will work with the Chief of Jackrabbits during the race. Must be a reasonable skier. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 3. Volunteer positions: 1.

JR sweep 5km (ski 5km course behind the last racer) Duties: Ski 5km course behind last racer. You must be a strong skier. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 1. Volunteer positions: 1.

JR sweep 3km (ski 3km course behind the last racer) Duties: Ski 3km course behind last racer. You must be a strong skier. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 1. Volunteer positions: 1.

JR 2km/1km/0.5km start line (organize excited kids by category, arrange them for start) Duties: Organize excited kids by category, arrange them for start. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at kids course at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 2. Volunteer positions: 4

JR 0.5km lead skier (young skier ~12yrs old to ski in front of the herd) Duties: Ski in front of the herd guiding them around 1km course. Should be fast young skier ~12yrs old. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at kids course at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 1. Volunteer Positions: 2

JR 1km lead skier (young skier ~12yrs old to ski in front of the herd) Duties: Ski in front of the herd guiding them around 1km course. Should be fast young skier ~12yrs old. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at kids course at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 1. Volunteer Positions: 2

JR 2km/1km/0.5km finish line (congratulate kids at finish, hand out candy bags)

JR 5km marshal (ski to a point on the course, ensure 5km skiers stay on course) Duties: Ski to a point on the 5km course, ensure 5km skiers stay on course. Must be a reasonable skier. Help to collect flags and signs from the course. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of shift. Volunteer hours: 3. Volunteer positions: 3.

Cheer on young skiers and keep them on course. You can wear boots or skis.

With your truck or SUV, tow the Nordiq Alberta trailer from Pocaterra Hut to Confederation Park. Depart from Pocaterra after the race at about 4:30pm. This trailer has a 2" hitch, a standard cylindrical electrcial plug, and weighs about 2000lbs. Report to transportation co-ordinator Tom Lambert.

Record times as racers cross the finish line, just outside Pocaterra Hut. No experience needed. Report to Jeremy Myers, Chief of Timing. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Record times as racers cross the finish line, just outside Pocaterra Hut. No experience needed. Report to Jeremy Myers, Chief of Timing. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Record times as racers cross the finish line, just outside Pocaterra Hut. No experience needed. Report to Jeremy Myers, the Chief of Timing. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

JR 3km/5km finish line (hand out candy bags) Duties: Hand out candy bags to young skiers at finish line. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 1.Volunteer positions: 2.

Herd racers into position at start line, prevent non-racers from entering the start area. Report to Ben Guerard, the Chief of Timing. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Serve cookies & drinks to racers at Elkwood feed station, an easy walk from the Elkwood Amphitheatre parking lot. Dress warmly! Report to Maz Bouz, Chief of Refreshments. Check in at the soup tent outside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Serve cookies & drinks to racers at Boulton feed station, an easy walk from the Boulton parking lot. Dress warmly! Report to Maz Bate, Chief of Refreshments. Check in at the soup tent outside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Serve cookies & drinks to racers at Elk Pass feed station, a 7km ski from the Elk Pass parking lot to Elk Pass. Dress warmly! Report to Maz Bate, Chief of Refreshments. Check in at the soup tent outside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Help final cookie sorting just before race starts. This is a good job for teenage kids. Report to Maz Bouz, Chief of Refreshments. Check in at the soup tent outside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Put on a safety vest and bask in the authority it confers. As cars enter the Pocaterra Hut parking lot, direct them to park sensibly and not block the path of the shuttle bus. Report to Ann Lohka, Chief of Race Office. Report to the race office inside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Ski to the Woolley/Amos Junction, a 2km ski from the Elkwood Amphitheatre parking lot, or a 6km ski from Pocaterra Hut. Record bib numbers as skiers pass. Dress warmly! Report to Steve Layden, Chief of Controllers. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift. Controllers ensure that all skiers return safely!

Ski to the Woolley/Amos Junction, a 2km ski from the Elkwood Amphitheatre parking lot, or a 6km ski from Pocaterra Hut. Record bib numbers as skiers pass. Dress warmly! Report to Steve Layden, Chief of Controllers. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift. Controllers ensure that all skiers return safely!

Ski or walk 0.5km from the Elkwood Amphitheatre parking lot to the Amos/Wheeler junction. Record bib numbers as skiers pass. Dress warmly! Report to Steve Layden, Chief of Controllers. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift. Controllers ensure that all skiers return safely!

Ski 0.5km from the Boulton parking lot to Whiskey Jack junction, near the Boulton food station, where the Whiskey Jack trail begins. Record bib numbers as the 42km skiers pass you and begin the big climb up Whiskey Jack. Dress warmly! Report to Steve Layden, Chief of Controllers. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift. Controllers ensure that all skiers return safely!

Ski 0.5km from the Boulton parking lot to the Boulton food station. Stand at the road crossing, where the skiers cross the road and start up the Packers trail toward the finish line. Record bib numbers as the 24km and 42km skiers cross the road and begin the climb up Packers. Dress warmly! Report to Steve Layden, Chief of Controllers. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift. Controllers ensure that all skiers return safely!

Duties: Ski a 5km section of trail (Elkwood-Boulton) after last racer, collecting flags and signs. Must be a strong skier able to carry a backpack. Report to Scott Jensen, Chief of Course. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift. 

JR 3km marshal (ski to a point on the course, ensure 3km skiers stay on course) Duties: Ski to a point on the 3km course, ensure 3km skiers stay on course. Must be a reasonable skier. Help to collect flags and signs. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 3. Volunteer positions: 3.

Stand in the bib tent (just outside Pocaterra Hut), smile, and hand out bibs and transponders to registered skiers as they arrive for the race. Dress warmly! Report to Ann Lohka, Chief of Race Office

Organize the handful of volunteers in the bib tent (just outside Pocaterra Hut) to ensure smooth operation. Dress warmly! Report to Ann Lohka, Chief of Race Office. Check in at the race office inside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

With your truck, tow the club's Defender trailer to Good Time Party Rentals (4605 76th Ave SE) to return rental gear, then to Confed golf course to unhitch. This trailer has a 2 5/16" hitch, a standard cylindrical electrical plug, and weighs about 5000lbs. Report to transportation coordinator Jeremy Myers.