475 Waterloo RAGBRAI Volunteers Needed July 28--30

WATERLOO, IOWA (July 14, 2010) – Waterloo RAGBRAI committee members estimate 475 volunteers of all ages, interests and abilities are still needed before, during and after RAGBRAI visits Waterloo (July 28-30). Volunteering at Waterloo RAGBRAI is a great opportunity for a work outing, team-building opportunity, family activity, or just a way for a few friends to do something fun together. Shifts will typically be 2-4 hours in length. Volunteers will receive general training and specific training for their assignment.

Current available volunteer positions include:

• Information Center – 55 volunteers needed
Hand out maps, answer questions about activities and services, etc.
Thursday, July 29 from 6 a.m. to midnight and Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.

• Public Safety – 7 volunteers needed
Assist police with traffic control.
Thursday from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

• Facilities – 90 volunteers needed
   o Set Up
    Manual labor needed to set up fencing, hang signage, set up tables, etc.
    Wednesday, July 28 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, July 29 from 9 a.m. -    2 p.m.
   o Clean Up
    Help pick up litter and secure the area for overnight.
    Thursday, July 29 at 11 p.m. - Friday, July 30 at 2 a.m.
   o Tear Down
    Manual labor needed to remove fencing, signage, equipment, etc.
    Friday, July 30 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• Cleaning Crew – 65 volunteers needed
Assemble trash and recycling boxes, place the boxes around the campground and empty the containers.
Wednesday, July 28 – Friday, July 30

•Entertainment – needs 5 volunteers
Assist with entertainment backstage.
Thursday, July 29 – Friday, July 30

•Hospitality – 250 volunteers needed
Welcome RAGBRAI riders as they ride the final mile into Waterloo and say farewell as they leave in the morning.
Thursday – July 29 all day and Friday, July 30 in the morning

If you are interested in volunteering, visit www.WaterlooRAGBRAI.com to apply online, email
volunteer@waterlooRAGBRAI.com or call 319-233-8350.

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RAGBRAI® Fast Facts Sheet
• Participants come from all 50 states and many foreign countries
• Started in 1973 as a six day ride across the state by two Des Moines Register columnists
• Averages 472 miles per year on the ride
• They have visited 780 Iowa towns in their 37 year existence and all 99 counties
• It is estimated that there will be 15,000 – 20,000 riders on RAGBRAI XXXVIII.

For more information, contact:
Erin Bishop
Co-Chair, Waterloo RAGBRAI® Publicity Committee
319-239-1388
Publicity@WaterlooRAGBRAI.com