Volunteer
Bicycle Queensland is a not-for-profit, self-funded organisation whose aim is to increase cycling participation and achieve better conditions for cyclists.
Bike Week takes an enormous effort to organise and simply can not be done without the help of a large team of volunteers.
Becoming a volunteer can be a very rewarding and satisfying experience for people of all ages and walks of life. For our major events, we have approximately 250 volunteers who assist with registrations, general administrative and customer service duties, rest stop crews, route marshals, start and finish site marshals, merchandise, and general run around.
Whether you are a student interested in gaining work experience in the events industry or a retired professional looking for ways to contribute to the community, we can find a role to suit you.
Current Volunteer Opportunities Available
Register to volunteer for Bike Week 2012 events, including the BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge, Great Brisbane Bike Ride and Goldcross Cycles Family Fun Ride.
All volunteers will be required to attend a briefing session prior to the event. Briefing sessions will be held in the West End on Saturday 10 March 11am - Midday or Tuesday 13 March 5pm - 6pm.
Below are some FAQs, if you can't find the answer to your question please contact BQ's Volunteer Coordinator.
- Who can volunteer?
Anybody who wants to help; lovers of cycling, family or friends of riders with all or part of a day available, and corporate groups wanting to contribute.
The biggest need is for volunteers on Sunday 18 March 2012 for the BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge and Great Brisbane Bike Ride. You could be a Marshal, a Rest Stop Assistant, work in the Merchandise Marquee, or take one of the more specialised roles such as signage crew or site setup.
- How old do you have to be to Volunteer?
Bicycle Queensland volunteers must be between 16 and 80 years of age, 18 if marshaling.
- What do I get if I volunteer?
All registered volunteers will be covered by insurance and receive an event volunteer t-shirt, hat and sunscreen. Volunteers working over four hours will be supplied with a meal.- What positions are available?
There are many different roles at many locations; from customer service to equipment setup, from team member to team leader, anywhere on route from the start site to the finish. Please refer to the Volunteer Role Descriptions listed on this page for details on available positions.
- How long would a shift be?
There are roles from as little as four hours duration to a full day. Please refer to the Volunteer Role Descriptions listed on this page.
- How do I register to volunteer?
A link to register online will be available from this page or you will be able to download a registration form to complete and send in to the Bicycle Queensland office. For further enquiries, please contact BQ's Volunteer Coordinator.
- Role Descriptions
View the Volunteer Position descriptions for Bike Week 2012:
- What are the Terms and Conditions?
A copy of the Volunteer Terms and Conditions will be available to download from the Info Sheets page.
