Volunteer Positions
General Information
All volunteer roles require an early start, you may be asked to be on duty as early as 6am.
As Melbourne Summer Cycle is on a Sunday, please check your transport options before applying. Parking is plentiful however public transport is typically only available after 8am in the morning which will prevent you from arriving on time to undertake a volunteer position.
Course Marshal
The Course Marshals role is crucial to both the operations of the event and the safety of the participants Located strategically along the route, you will direct, encourage and generally entertain participants as they ride throughout the course. Marshals are provided with props in order to create a fantastic atmosphere and support the riders. In excess of 120 Course Marshals are required to support Melbourne Summer Cycle.
Applying as a Course Marshal, you will be asked to nominate your preference - either east or west of course. Click the map for larger version.
Site Marshal
Located at either start/finish or rest sites, marshals give directions, assistance and provide water and encouragement to the cyclists, either as they start / finish the ride, or when they take a break along
the course.
Enter on the day
Assist with processing 'enter on the day' registrations (for participants who wish to register on the day of the event). Located at the start/finish site - Princess Park, Carlton.
Pre Paid Pick Up
Assist with processing 'pre-paid entry' registrations (for participants who have pre-paid but need to pick up their entry kits on the day of the event). Located at the start/finish site - Princess Park, Carlton.
Information Desk
Provide information to participants who need directions or advice at the event.
Located at the start/finish site - Princess Park, Carlton.
Roving Information
Circulating throughout the Start/ Finish site, provide information, give directions and answer questions and enquires about the event. Located at the start/finish site - Princess Park, Carlton.
Merchandising
Assist with the promotion and sale of MSC Tee Shirts and jerseys.
Located at the start/finish site - Princess Park, Carlton.
Equipment
Assist with setting up (bump in) and packing up (bump out) of equipment at the start/finish site. (This role may also require pre event assistance on the Saturday as well).
Located at the start/finish site - Princess Park, Carlton.
Sweep Bus
The sweep vehicle follows the final cyclists on the course and acts as the official 'end' of the ride. This role will involve assisting cyclists who may need to be transported to the next rest stop/finish site etc.