The festival committee is seeking volunteers to help with practice sessions as well as race day for the Dragon Boat Race and Festival.

Volunteer Form

We need your help! Please let us know if you would like to help with:

Practice days: Boat marshals, pontoon boats and drivers, and spotters

Race Day: Set up, registration, general information, floaters and runners, boat marshals, volunteer food workers, finish line/results runner and clean up.

Volunteer Descriptions

Session 1: Practice Weekend
(Dates To Be Announced)

*Practice Day Boat Marshal/Dock Helper
Assist paddlers as they enter and exit the boats.  Assist with other needs when practice is in session.

*Practice Boat Driver & Spotter
Drive pontoon & second boat to clear the river, hold ‘no wake’ sign to ensure safe waters for paddlers.

*Concessions
Take orders and serve food to paddlers and volunteers.

Session 2: Event Day
Sat., Sept. 20

Group 1: Land Volunteers

*Registration
            Check-in captains & teams the day of the event ensuring all team members have completed waivers.  Collect & confirm team rosters.

*General Information
            Answer questions about the event, provide teams and guests information on ground locations, sell raffle tickets.

*Volunteer Check-In
            Check-in volunteers, distribute t-shirts and food tickets and direct volunteers to their assigned area.   

*Floater/Runner
            Operate out of the Volunteer tent to deliver food and water to volunteers, relay messages and run errands to different areas within the park, assist as needed in any of the areas. 

*Boat Marshals & Dock Helpers
            Ensure all paddlers are in order to safely enter boats.  Assist paddlers enter and exit boats.  Assist removing water from capsized boats.

*Finish Line Results Runner
            Delivers race results to the Race Head Quarters and results board.  Ensures the Results Board Operator has the correct information.

*Concessions Booth
            Assist customers by taking orders, tickets, and serving food.

*Children’s Activities
            Assist with children’s crafts and entertainment. 

*Clean up
(after 5 pm):
            Assist with the packing and organizing of materials and equipment.  Assist in tearing down and packing tents.  Help pick up event grounds.

Group 2: Water Volunteers

*Boat Drivers & Spotters
            Drive boats that assist in slowing water traffic and/or serve as spotters during the races.

If you would like to volunteer, please fill out our web volunteer form.

If you have additional queestions, please email us at dragonlady@uwosh.edu