There are many ways to get involved with D2R2 that don’t involve cycling! All volunteers will receive a free meal, a D2R2 pint glass and a free beer (age appropriate). Volunteers also receive a one-year land trust membership which includes free or discounted event and workshop tickets. Take a look at the list below and either contact us directly or sign up online. Thank you!
You may sign up to volunteer online or by phone at (413) 625-9151.
Office Volunteers
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Two volunteers are needed in the office for the week of the event doing a variety of tasks such as organizing registration packets, printing/copying, taking last minute registration telephone calls etc…
Registration & Fencing Setup
- Thursday
Volunteers needed to set up the fencing, corrals, camping area and parking area.
Shopping & Organizing Checkpoint
- Thursday or Friday
Volunteers needed to shop for check point items, organize and transport them to the registration base.
Volunteers are needed to separate and otherwise organize all the purchased items (food, water, medical supplies etc..) into their appropriate area to be transported to the individual checkpoints.
Checkpoint Volunteers
- Saturday
Checkpoint volunteers needed throughout the day, starting as early as 7 am, until all riders have passed through the final checkpoint. Each station will be open for a scheduled number of hours. Volunteers should greet all riders and check their overall condition, suggesting bail-out routes
or ride back if needed. Volunteers will serve water and snacks and keep the general food area clean. Volunteers will sanitize after rider groups pass.
When the station is closed, these volunteers will ensure that site is clean and free of debris. Volunteers will bring tables, trash cans, and all remaining supplies to the next checkpoint, unless a transportation truck has been arranged.
Parking Attendants/Security
- Saturday
These volunteers will help riders park in designated lots and discourage riders from parking on the street or by the registration/food tent. This can be a difficult position and needs strong volunteers.
Beer Ticket Sales
- Saturday
Volunteers needed to check ID’s and sell beer tickets at a booth by the food tent.
“Sweeping the Route”
- Saturday
Volunteers conduct a sweep of the different routes to check for any riders whose bikes may have broken down. For each sweep, volunteers will need a good vehicle, preferably a 4-wheel-drive that can accommodate a few bicycles if need be. The volunteers’ job will be to look for any stray riders in trouble who may need a ride back to the starting point or to answer questions for those still on the route.
Clean-up
- Sunday
Volunteers needed to pick up fencing and clean the main site. Pick up signs along the route. Transport leftover items to the Salvation Army in Greenfield. Transport tents and various other items to the FLT storage unit in Shelburne. Transport cans to be recycled.