City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival

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Packet Pickup - Trailhead Medium Priority

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February 1, 2024

3:45 pm CST - 8:45 pm CST (Full)

February 3, 2024

6:45 am CST - 11:00 am CST (Full)

10:45 am CST - 3:15 pm CST (Full)

February 4, 2024

6:45 am CST - 9:30 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

9:15 am CST - 12:15 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help distribute packets to participants.

Location

The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis)

Course Marshals

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February 3, 2024

8:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (Full)

11:30 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (Full)

February 4, 2024

8:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (Full)

11:30 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist and direct participants on course and road crossings. Your start time may vary based on your place on course or a road crossing. The event course marshal lead will reach out prior to the event with final destinations and timeline. This is an outside position. Please dress accordingly.

Location

Varies depending on position

Parking- Trailhead Area

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February 3, 2024

7:00 am CST - 10:30 am CST

10:00 am CST - 1:30 pm CST

February 4, 2024

7:30 am CST - 11:30 am CST

Volunteer

Details

Assist and support the traffic and parking logistics at the event. Interested groups should contact Bryan Soto, soto@loppet.org. A donation may be possible to a team or organization for covering this unique task.

Location

Locations include the Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Mpls), Chalet Lot, and Mortenson Lot.

Bag Claim Support- Trailhead

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February 3, 2024

8:00 am CST - 10:30 am CST (Full)

10:30 am CST - 2:30 pm CST (At least 3 more needed)

February 4, 2024

8:00 am CST - 10:30 am CST (Full)

10:30 am CST - 2:30 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist race logistic with returning race participant clothing bags at the finish line area tent.

Location

The Trailhead- 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis

Medical

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February 3, 2024

7:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (Full)

11:00 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (Full)

5:30 pm CST - 10:30 pm CST (Minimum met, 10 spots remaining)

February 4, 2024

7:00 am CST - 10:30 am CST (Full)

10:30 am CST - 2:30 pm CST (Full)

Volunteer

Details

Provide medical assistance on the course and start/finish areas. Medical volunteers are approved and scheduled by the Loppet Medical Director. A range of medical training and backgrounds are acceptable and helpful including MD, RN, EMT, AT, Residents and ski/bike patrols. Please answer the medical question during volunteer signup.
Note: The Saturday, 2/3, 5:30pm-10pm shift, is for the Luminary Loppet on Lake of the Isles. All other shifts are for Festival races from Cedar Lake to The Trailhead.

Communications

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February 3, 2024

7:30 am CST - 11:30 am CST (Minimum met, 4 spots remaining)

11:30 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

February 4, 2024

7:30 am CST - 11:30 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

11:30 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist with communications to medical team (based primarily at aid stations and other critical areas). If interested, please connect with the Communications Director, Erik Westgard, ewestgard@att.net

Snowmobile

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February 3, 2024

7:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (Full)

11:00 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (Full)

February 4, 2024

7:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (Full)

11:00 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Driver for medical support, must be familiar with snowmobiles and the Wirth ski trails. Final Sunday shift to include some course tear down. For more information on this specialty position, please contact events@loppet.org.

Photographer

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February 3, 2024

8:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (Full)

11:30 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (Full)

February 4, 2024

8:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (Full)

10:30 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Looking for an enthusiast photographer to capture pictures of the event. You can use any device you may have as we do not have one to provide. After the event to submit to marketing team for Loppet Foundation use. Hours flexible based on events.

Volunteer Check In and Hospitality

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February 3, 2024

6:30 am CST - 10:30 am CST (Full)

10:15 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (Full)

February 4, 2024

6:30 am CST - 10:30 am CST (Full)

10:15 am CST - 2:30 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help Check In volunteers as they arrive for their shifts
Keep snack table stocked, may involve brewing coffee

Location

Lower Stadium and Trailhead building

Beer Garden

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You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

February 3, 2024

9:30 am CST - 12:30 pm CST (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

12:30 pm CST - 3:30 pm CST (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

February 4, 2024

9:30 am CST - 12:30 pm CST (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

12:30 pm CST - 3:30 pm CST (Full)

Volunteer

Details

ID Check, beer ticket sales, beer distribution, beer garden monitoring. Volunteers need to be age 21 or older.

Location

The Trailhead- 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis

Loppet Foundation Info Table

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February 3, 2024

9:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

11:00 am CST - 1:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

February 4, 2024

9:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

11:00 am CST - 1:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Volunteer

Details

At the Loppet Foundation information booth, you'll help answer questions about the Foundation and encourage people to become a Loppet Foundation member.

Location

The Trailhead- 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis

Next Generation Race Support

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February 3, 2024

12:30 pm CST - 3:30 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help support elementary school students before and during the Next Generation Loppet race. No experience necessary. Tasks include things like greeting buses of kids, helping them put on skis and poles, and helping as needed along the course and at the finish line.

Location

The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis)- Lower Stadium

Skijoring Support Crew

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February 3, 2024

8:00 am CST - 10:30 am CST (Full)

February 4, 2024

8:00 am CST - 10:30 am CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Support Loppet Skijor Events (XC skiing with dogs ) as needed - announcers, starters, chute marshals, course marshals, start & finish line marshals, organize heats, dog handlers, etc. During the pre-event meeting tasks will be assigned by event leaders.

Awards help

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February 3, 2024

9:00 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (Full)

10:30 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (Full)

February 4, 2024

9:00 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (Full)

10:30 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Kubb Tournament Support

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February 3, 2024

8:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

12:00 pm CST - 4:00 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist lead with managing brackets and pitch set up at the worlds largest winter Kubb tournament!

Location

Bassett's Creek Park- 110 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Kubb Tournament Set Up

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February 2, 2024

4:00 pm CST - 8:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help set up the Kubb site and pitches.

Location

Bassett's Creek Park- 110 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Kubb Beer Garden

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You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

February 3, 2024

9:30 am CST - 2:30 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

ID Check, beer distribution, and beer garden monitoring. Volunteers need to be age 21 or older.

Location

Bassett's Creek Park: 110 N Penn Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Setup - Trailhead/Lower Stadium

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February 1, 2024

12:00 pm CST - 4:00 pm CST (Full)

February 2, 2024

12:00 pm CST - 4:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help set up the Cedar Lake start area and Trailhead/Lower Stadium. We will communicate the location where help is needed most. Assist with setting up fencing, flags, tents and organizing supplies.
Note: Friday is scheduled as a backup day. We will communicate Thur eve on whether additional help is needed for tasks on Friday.

Location

Lower Stadium (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis)/Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis)

Trailhead Start/Finish Team

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February 3, 2024

7:00 am CST - 11:30 am CST (Full)

11:00 am CST - 3:30 pm CST (Full)

February 4, 2024

7:00 am CST - 11:30 am CST (Full)

11:00 am CST - 3:30 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Depending on shift and time of day.
*Help setup and manage Lower Stadium area and vendor village.
*Organize and help manage the starts.
*Assist with the finish line duties- pass out participant medals and pins, collect bibs
*stock finish line and/or aid station food/drink
*help pick up the stadium after the races.
This is an outside job. Please dress appropriately for weather conditions.

Location

Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis)/Lower Stadium

Course Marking

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February 1, 2024

9:00 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (Full)

February 2, 2024

9:00 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help setup signs, arrows and pine boughs for the race courses. May work by snowmobile so please dress warmly. Course Marking Event Leader will reach out prior to the event for job details. Need to be familiar with Wirth Park trail system and comfortable driving or riding on snowmobiles.

Ski-Orienteering

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February 3, 2024

11:00 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 7 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Password needed for this task. Help set up course for Ski Orienteering Course under the direction of the Ski-O Event Lead.
8am-11am: Course setup and prep
11am-2pm: Race support and tear down
These are outside positions. Please dress accordingly.

Location

Theodore Wirth Park- near Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis)

Finish Line Food Prep and Service

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February 3, 2024

9:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (Full)

11:30 am CST - 3:30 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

February 4, 2024

9:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (Full)

11:30 am CST - 3:30 pm CST (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help prepare and serve chili, snacks, energy drink, and water to the participants. This position should be prepared to be outside - please dress warmly.

Location

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis

Course and Venue Tear Down/Clean Up

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February 5, 2024

8:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Cleanup course signage and venues. Maybe be working via snowmobile or specific locations. This is an outside position. Please dress accordingly.

Course Sweeper - Classic Ski Loppet 37K

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February 3, 2024

8:45 am CST - 1:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweeper - Classic Ski Puoli 20K

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February 3, 2024

9:30 am CST - 1:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweeper-Classic Ski Tour 10K

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February 3, 2024

10:00 am CST - 1:30 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweeper/Ambassadors Sit Ski Loppet- 1.5K

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February 3, 2024

1:30 pm CST - 2:30 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ski with sit skiers leaders to keep on course or ski behind the final participant. Guide on course or assist as needed. Sweeper to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Course Sweeper - Next Generation Ski

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February 3, 2024

1:45 pm CST - 2:45 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Course Sweeper-Sunday Skijor 10K

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February 4, 2024

8:15 am CST - 9:30 am CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants. Glorious role of making sure the trail is clear of dog poop and staying ahead of the Skate Loppet racers (there is plenty of time).

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweeper - Skate Ski Loppet 37K

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February 4, 2024

8:45 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweeper - Skate Ski Puoli 20K

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February 4, 2024

9:45 am CST - 1:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweeper-Skate Ski Tour 10K

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February 4, 2024

10:15 am CST - 1:15 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Ski behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweeper - Fat Bike Loppet 33K

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February 4, 2024

11:30 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Bike behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweeper - Fat Bike Puoli 20K

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February 4, 2024

11:30 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Bike behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Course Sweeper-Fat Bike Tour 10K

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February 4, 2024

11:45 am CST - 1:15 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Bike behind the final participant to inform course marshals, medical and finish line volunteers when the final participant has passed/finished. Provide encouragement and safety support as needed for participants.

Location

Start at Cedar Lake (2501 Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis). Finish at Trailhead.

Minnetonka Nordic Ski Team

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February 3, 2024

7:00 am CST - 10:30 am CST (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

10:00 am CST - 1:30 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist and support the traffic and parking logistics at the event. Interested groups should contact Bryan Soto, soto@loppet.org. A donation may be possible to a team or organization for covering this unique task.

Location

Locations include the Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Mpls), Chalet Lot, and Mortenson Lot.

Armstrong Cross Country Team

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February 4, 2024

7:30 am CST - 11:30 am CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

10:30 am CST - 2:30 pm CST (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

The 7:30 - 11:30am shift will be assisting and supporting the traffic and parking logistics at the event. The 10:30am - 2:30pm shift will be helping with in the finish area which includes: bag check, finish snacks, collecting timing chips & race bibs, handing out medals. This group will all be at the Trailhead area. A donation may be possible to a team or organization for covering this unique task.

Location

Locations include the Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Mpls), Chalet Lot, and Mortenson Lot.

Packet Prep

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January 29, 2024

1:00 pm CST - 5:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

January 30, 2024

1:00 pm CST - 5:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

January 31, 2024

1:00 pm CST - 5:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help prepare cloth and Tyvek for festival participants- Task involves labeling enveloping, stamping bibs and sorting, folding bibs into envelopes and sorting envelopes into bins.

Location

The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis)

Packet Pickup - Utepils

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February 2, 2024

3:45 pm CST - 8:15 pm CST (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help distribute packets to participants at Utepils

Location

Utepils Brewing- 225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN 55405