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2023 Half Corked Marathon signup sheet
Half Corked returns to Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country, Friday, May 26th & Saturday, May 27th and once again volunteers are needed to help bring a fantastic and SAFE experiences to all guests. As we plan for this years' Half Corked keeping everyone safe and creating an event that will adhere to any pandemic protocols still in place.
Volunteers will receive an appreciation gift for each shift they cover as well as a crew shirt. Please note that Bus Loaders and Race Directors positions will be at a different locations so please do not sign-up in pairs for these shifts.
There will be a volunteer orientation meeting on Tuesday where we will provide detailed descriptions of duties and responsibilities and to address any questions that may arise. Orientation is not mandatory but highly encouraged, especially for Race Directors and Finish Line support, please sign-up for either the 4:00pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm session on Tuesday, September 6th.
To sign up, select a row below
What and when
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Volunteer Orientation - please choose 1 session
Tues May 16 - 4:00pm-5:15pm
Shirley C.,
Pat B.,
Gwyn P.,
Arden P.,
Maria L.,
Roberta M.,
Donald L.,
Donna K.,
Laura W.,
Gary S.,
40
40
Volunteer Orientation - please choose 1 session
Tues May 16 - 5:30pm-6:45pm
Julia M.,
Alex M.,
Wendy w.,
Connie Y.,
Fred P.,
Elaina M.,
44
44
Registration Support (A) - distribution race packs to participants, sorting recycling, general registration support
Fri May 26- 10:00am-3:00pm
5 credits
Pat B.,
Wendy w.,
Merrill B.,
Connie Y.,
Teresa P.,
Rich P.,
FULL
Merchandise Tent (A) - assisting in the sale of merchandise, should be comfortable handling cash and square credit card transactions
Fri May 26 - 10:00am-3:00pm
5 credits
Cathy P.,
Cindy K.,
FULL
Registration Support (B) - distribution race packs to participants, sorting recycling, general registration support
Fri May 26 - 3:00pm-8:00pm
5 credits
Shirley C.,
Alex M.,
Julia M.,
Douglas M.,
Jo-Ann M.,
Laura W.,
FULL
Merchandise Tent (B) - assisting in the sale of merchandise, should be comfortable handling cash and square credit card transactions
Fri May 26 - 3:00pm-8:00pm
5 credits
2
2
Primavera Set-Up Crew - Tinhorn-physical set-up of chairs and tables for dinner, maybe some tent set-up also
Fri May 26 - 10:00am-2:00pm
4 credits
6
6
Primavera Culinary Support-Tinhorn- working with the team from Paella Guys to prepare and serve the food to guests. FoodSafe preferred
Fri May 26- 4:30pm-9:00pm
4.50 credits
2
2
Primavera Service Support-Tinhorn- directing guests, assisting with garbage/recycling, busing and general dinner support and clean-up
Fri May 26 - 5:00pm-9:30pm
4.50 credits
Brian Z.,
Cheryl Z.,
3
3
Primavera Beverage Support-Tinhorn- assisting with wine service, you must have SIR certificate
Fri May 26 - 5:00pm-9:30pm
4.50 credits
Gloria D.,
1
1
Primavera Bus Team - offloading of guests at arrival and directing and loading guests at end of evening
Fri May 26 - 4:30pm-9:30pm
5 credits
2
2
Primavera Tear-Down/Clean-Up - dismantling tables and folding/stacking chairs, helping ensure site is left clear
Fri May 26- 8:00pm-10:00pm
2 credits
6
6
Penticton Bus Loaders - load participants by wave colour onto buses to the start line from one of the 4 pick-up locations in Penticton - South Okanagan Event Centre
Sat May 27- 6:00am-8:00am
2 credits
1
1
Osoyoos Bus Loaders - load participants by wave colour onto buses to the start line from one of the 4 pick-up locations in Osoyoos - Spirit Ridge, Walnut Beach, Holiday Inn & Watermark
Sat May 27 - 6:30am-10:00am
3.50 credits
3
3
Oliver Bus Loaders - load participants by wave colour onto buses to the start line
Sat May 27 - 6:30am-10:00am
3.50 credits
Laura K.,
1
1
Start Line Bus Unloaders & Start Line Team - directing people off the buses and to the start line, includes traffic direction
Sat May 27 - 6:45am-10:15am
3.50 credits
Diane P.,
3
3
Race Director (A) - working with Hoodoo team to safely direct participants along the course, each person will be assigned to a different physical location
Sat May 27 - 7:00am-12:00pm
5 credits
Maria L.,
Roberta M.,
Donald L.,
Diane P.,
FULL
Race Director (B) - working with Hoodoo team to safely direct participants along the course, each person will be assigned to a different physical locationRace Director (A) - working with Hoodoo team to safely direct participants along the course, each person will be assigned to a different physical location
Sat May 27 - 7:45am-12:45pm
5 credits
Julia M.,
Alex M.,
Donna K.,
FULL
Race Director (C) - working with Hoodoo team to safely direct participants along the course, each person will be assigned to a different physical location
Sat May 27 - 8:15am-1:15pm
5 credits
Gwyn P.,
Glenn P.,
Cheryl Z.,
Brian Z.,
FULL
Race Director (D) - working with Hoodoo team to safely direct participants along the course, each person will be assigned to a different physical location
Sat May 27 - 9:00-2:00pm
5 credits
Kathy B.,
Pat B.,
Arden P.,
Laura W.,
FULL
Race Director (E) - working with Hoodoo team to safely direct participants along the course, each person will be assigned to a different physical location
Sat May 27 - 9:30am-2:30pm
5 credits
Lyle C.,
3
3
Finish Line Set-Up - physically demanding position involves moving tables, garbages, signage, etc so that everything is ready when racers start crossing the finish line
Sat May 27- 7:00am-11:00am
4 credits
6
6
Finish Line Distribution - handing out wineglasses and picnic packs to participants when crossing the finish line
Sat May 27 - 9:45am-2:45pm
5 credits
Jennifer P.,
Shirley C.,
Gloria D.,
Cathy P.,
Elaina M.,
Fred P.,
FULL
Merchandise Tent - assisting in the sale of merchandise, should be comfortable handling cash and square credit card transactions
Sat May 27 - 9:45am-2:45pm
5 credits
Gary S.,
FULL
Finish Line Bus Loaders - directing participants at the end of the race onto the buses for transport back to Osoyoos
Sat May 27 - 12:00pm-3:30pm
4 credits
2
2
Finish Line Clean-Up- this position involves a lot of walking making sure that garbage and recycling are properly disposed of throughout the day and that the area looks clean and welcoming
Sat May 27 - 11:30pm-4:30pm
5 credits
4
4
Farm Dinner Set-Up Crew - Culmina physical set-up of chairs and tables for dinner, maybe some tent set-up also
Sat May 27- 2:30pm-5:30pm
3 credits
Wendy w.,
Connie Y.,
1
1
Farm Dinner Service Support - Culmina directing guests, assisting with garbage/recycling, general dinner support and clean-up
Sep May 27 - 5:00pm-9:30 pm
4.50 credits
Shirley C.,
Donna K.,
1
1
Farm Dinner Tear-Down/Clean-Up - dismantling tables and folding/stacking chairs, helping ensure site is left clear
Sat May 27 - 8:30pm-10:30pm
2 credits
4
4