Volunteer

There are many ways to get involved with D2R2 that don’t involve cycling!

All volunteers receive a free meal!

D2R2 pint glass and a free beer (if you are 21+)

And a 1-year FLT membership with free or discounted access to our events and workshops

D2R2 riders receive a significant discount if they sign up to volunteer before or after their ride!

To volunteer, sign up online, or contact Becca directly at bsmith@franklinlandtrust.org, or call us at (413) 625-9151.

Details

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…

Event Setup

  • Thursday

Volunteers are needed to set up the registration area, merchandise tables, camping area, and dining hall.

Organizing Inventory, Loading Vans, & Setting Up Checkpoints

  • 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.

Camping Attendants/Security

  • Friday

These volunteers will help campers to designated spots, with parking, and camper registration.

Registration

  • Friday evening and Saturday morning

These volunteers will register event attendees, help with packet pickup, and provide event information.

Merchandise Sales

  • Friday evening and Saturday

These volunteers will help with D2R2 merchandise sales.

Beer Ticket Sales

  • Saturday

Volunteers needed to check ID’s and sell beer tickets at a booth by the food tent.

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.

“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.