Brisbane Coastrek 2019 for Fred Hollows
Short description
Brisbane Coastrek is a team trekking challenge on Fri 26th July, along the Sunshine Coast between Caloundra and Noosa. Teams of 4, will trek 30km or 60km, getting fit while raising money to restore sight. Volunteer shifts are available throughout the day & evening in a variety of roles including at the start, checkpoints and as route marshals. All volunteers will receive a FREE entry to participate in a Coastrek of their choice within 12 months of the Brisbane Coastrek Event!
Detailed description
Brisbane Coastrek is a major fundraising event for The Fred Hollows Foundation's sight restoring work. Volunteers are the face of the event, so a happy smile and words of encouragement are essential ingredients. Roles are performed on site at the start, checkpoints or the finish line, as well as route marshal roles anywhere along the 60km route between Caloundra, Maroochydore and Noosa Heads. Groups of friends or work mates are able to work together at one site if preferred. You'll have loads of fun in a beautiful location and help The Foundation to restore sight.
Some of the options include:
- General volunteer at the start, checkpoints, or finish line – roles will be rotated and may include: Assisting with team change administration; Start/Finish line support set-up or pack-up; Checkpoint support/set-up and pack-up; and cheering and directing trekkers.
- Marshalling on the course: You will be given a map/brief and can provide directions and information to participants out on the trail and assist with road crossings where required, all the while encouraging and cheering teams as they pass. Great fun to do with a friend.
- Volunteer Team Leader: You will be responsible for allocating volunteer roles, arranging breaks, and working with the Staff Team Leader to arrange help where needed.
- You can’t help out on Event Day – there are jobs that need to be done before event day such as a letterbox drop to local residents & businesses letting them know the event is going to be on.
Shifts are available at 5 different locations:
- Noosa Heads Bus Station, Cnr Noosa Pde & Noosa Dr, Noosa (shuttle bus departures) 4am-5:30am; 7.30am-9:30am
- 60km Event START: Currimundi Beach, Watson St, Currimundi 5am – 7am
- 60km checkpoint 2 & 30km event START: Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club , Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba 8am-12.30pm; 12pm-4.30pm
- Checkpoint for both events: Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club, 5-11 Kingfisher Dr, Peregian Beach 9:30am-3:30pm; 1pm-7pm
- Coastrek FINISH: Noosa Woods, Claude Batten Dr (off Hastings St), Noosa Heads 11am-6pm; 5:30pm-12 midnight
Time required
Shifts are between 1.5 and 6 hours in length and it's possible to do 1, 2 or 3 shifts. Most roles are on event day, Fri 26th July, except those required in the days prior as described. Shifts start at various times with the earliest from 4am and the latest shift ending at 12pm.
Training
The training for all roles (except team leaders) will be on the event day at the beginning of your shift.
Reimbursement
All volunteers will receive a small gift to wear on the day, refreshments and a FREE entry to participate in a Coastrek event within 12 mths.
Additional requirements
Under 16s cannot participate due to insurance reasons. Ages 16-18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian volunteer at all times. Age is calculated as at 26/7/2019.
Your own transport is necessary to access the location of your shift. Come with a friend and car pool.
Brisbane Coastrek is a team trekking challenge on Fri 26th July, along the Sunshine Coast between Caloundra and Noosa. Teams of 4, will trek 30km or 60km, getting fit while raising money to restore sight. Volunteer shifts are available throughout the day & evening in a variety of roles including at the start, checkpoints and as route marshals. All volunteers will receive a FREE entry to participate in a Coastrek of their choice within 12 months of the Brisbane Coastrek Event!
Detailed description
Brisbane Coastrek is a major fundraising event for The Fred Hollows Foundation's sight restoring work. Volunteers are the face of the event, so a happy smile and words of encouragement are essential ingredients. Roles are performed on site at the start, checkpoints or the finish line, as well as route marshal roles anywhere along the 60km route between Caloundra, Maroochydore and Noosa Heads. Groups of friends or work mates are able to work together at one site if preferred. You'll have loads of fun in a beautiful location and help The Foundation to restore sight.
Some of the options include:
- General volunteer at the start, checkpoints, or finish line – roles will be rotated and may include: Assisting with team change administration; Start/Finish line support set-up or pack-up; Checkpoint support/set-up and pack-up; and cheering and directing trekkers.
- Marshalling on the course: You will be given a map/brief and can provide directions and information to participants out on the trail and assist with road crossings where required, all the while encouraging and cheering teams as they pass. Great fun to do with a friend.
- Volunteer Team Leader: You will be responsible for allocating volunteer roles, arranging breaks, and working with the Staff Team Leader to arrange help where needed.
- You can’t help out on Event Day – there are jobs that need to be done before event day such as a letterbox drop to local residents & businesses letting them know the event is going to be on.
Shifts are available at 5 different locations:
- Noosa Heads Bus Station, Cnr Noosa Pde & Noosa Dr, Noosa (shuttle bus departures) 4am-5:30am; 7.30am-9:30am
- 60km Event START: Currimundi Beach, Watson St, Currimundi 5am – 7am
- 60km checkpoint 2 & 30km event START: Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club , Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba 8am-12.30pm; 12pm-4.30pm
- Checkpoint for both events: Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club, 5-11 Kingfisher Dr, Peregian Beach 9:30am-3:30pm; 1pm-7pm
- Coastrek FINISH: Noosa Woods, Claude Batten Dr (off Hastings St), Noosa Heads 11am-6pm; 5:30pm-12 midnight
Time required
Shifts are between 1.5 and 6 hours in length and it's possible to do 1, 2 or 3 shifts. Most roles are on event day, Fri 26th July, except those required in the days prior as described. Shifts start at various times with the earliest from 4am and the latest shift ending at 12pm.
Training
The training for all roles (except team leaders) will be on the event day at the beginning of your shift.
Reimbursement
All volunteers will receive a small gift to wear on the day, refreshments and a FREE entry to participate in a Coastrek event within 12 mths.
Additional requirements
Under 16s cannot participate due to insurance reasons. Ages 16-18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian volunteer at all times. Age is calculated as at 26/7/2019.
Your own transport is necessary to access the location of your shift. Come with a friend and car pool.
Points to note
All volunteers will receive a FREE entry to participate in a Coastrek of their choice within 12 months of the Brisbane Coastrek Event!
Benefits of Volunteering
Communication
Emotional Intelligence
Positive Attitude
Resilience
Growth Mindset
Co-ordinating with Others (Team Work)
The Fred Hollows Foundation
Brisbane Coastrek 2019 for Fred Hollows
Skills Required
Event Planning
Administrative
Communications
Public Relations/Media
Fundraising
General
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