Volunteer

Volunteer Recruitment

The partnership of OSIM and Triathlon Association of Singapore has been a wonderful journey; growing and cultivating the triathlon sport in our arena. This year has marked a wholesome OSIM Singapore International Triathlon 10^th year anniversary!

Volunteer always plays the important roles in OSIM Singapore International Triathlon Event. With your great support and kind contribution, will make this event successful.

About 800 volunteers in a range of positions will be required for these two days event. There will be pre-race activities like race kit packing session, race expo and the event day itself. There will be a mass volunteer briefing for everyone and a site recce for all ICs & team leaders prior to the event day. All volunteers will receive the e-Briefing notes from via emails and it will be also available to be downloaded from the event website.

If you are friendly, outgoing, helpful, and enjoy sports or being in the outdoors, we want YOU!

Come onboard and help us achieve our goal of making the OSIM Singapore International Triathlon 2010, one of the most competitive international triathlon events in Singapore.

Join TAS volunteer team now and have lots of fun with us!

Event Details

Activity	Date	Time	Venue
Pre-event Activity
Race Kit Packing	16 July 2011	0900hrs - 1700hrs	T.B.A
Liaison Officer	28 July - 1 August	Full day	Official Hotel (T.B.A)
Transition Area Setup (Paste bike rack sticker)	29 July 2011	0900hrs - 1130hrs	East Coast Park E2
Race Expo
Race Expo & Collection Day 1	23 July 2011	1000hrs - 0900hrs	Official Hotel (T.B.A)
Race Expo & Collection Day 2	24 July 2011	1000hrs - 0900hrs	Official Hotel (T.B.A)
Event Day
Race Day 1	30 July 2011	0600hrs - 1700hrs	East Coast Park E2
Race Day 2	31 July 2011	0600hrs - 1700hrs	East Coast Park E2
*Leader / IC / some volunteer positions may be requested to report at a separate timing. It will be specified in the final volunteer confirmation email.
Briefing & Leader / IC Recce
Volunteer General Briefing (Compulsory)	17 July 2011	1000hrs - 1130hrs	T.B.A
Race Expo & Collection Day	On the expo day	Before Expo	Official Hotel (T.B.A)
Volunteer Leader / IC / TO Site Recce	24 July 2011	1000hrs - 1130hrs	East Coast Park E2

*All volunteers must be able to commit themselves for at least 1 day activity and attend compulsory briefing(s) prior to the event.

*Volunteers will be call for an interview on random basis.

Volunteer Recruitment Timeline

10 June 2011	Volunteer Registration Close
20 - 24 June 2011	Volunteer final email confirmation*

* Please take note that you may not receive any confirmation email before 20 June 2011 as we are processing all the volunteer applications.

Please drop us an email if you did not receive any information after 24 June 2011.

Volunteer Positions

Below are the different roles for volunteers

Volunteer Positions	Estimated volunteers required
Pre-race Activities:
1) Race Kit Packing Crew	30
2) Race Expo Crew	20 per day
3) Transition Area Setup Crew (paste bike rack sticker)	4
4) Liaison Officer (Commitment Date: 28 July - 1 August)	4

Race Day:	per day
1) Volunteer Tent Staff	8

Swim Course
2) Swim Marshal	6
3) Canoeist (Experienced canoeists with at least 2 Star certificate is required)	21
4) Lifeguard (Lifeguard certificate is required)	8

Run Course
5) Run Marshal	37
6) Lap Recorder	11
7) Sweeper (With own bicycle & helmet)	1

Bike Course
8) Bike Marshal	46
9) Motor Rider (With own motorcycle & 2 helmets)	4

Other Areas
10) First Aider (Certificate is required, prefer with own equipments)	30
11) Stretcher Carrier	4
12) Admin Tent Staff	2
13) VIP Tent Staff	3
14) VIP/Logistics Vehicles Marshal	6
15) Body Marking Staff	21
16) Crossing Point Marshal	30
17) Drinks Station Staff	45
18) Finishing Chute Staff	11
21) Manual Timing Staff	24
22) Prize Presentation Staff	2
23) Winner Spotter (Prize Presentation IC Assistant)	2
24) Transition Area Marshal	25
25) Professional Photographer	2

For volunteer position description, please read here.

All volunteers must be at least 15 years old* or above (as at 31 December 2011) and must be able to attend compulsory briefing(s) prior to the event if required.

Please note that indication of preferred volunteer role does not guarantee a placement within the position. Volunteers will be matched according to their preferences as much as possible.

Volunteer Entitlements

Each volunteer will be entitled to the following benefits:

A Volunteer T-shirt (on race expo and race day, subject to availability)
Meals & drinks (where applicable)
A Certificate of Appreciation will be sent to your registered address within one month after the event.
Community Involvement Program endorsement (CIP hours if applicable) *
Token of appreciation

( Transition Area Set-up $20 )
( Race Expo $20 )
( Race Day $20 - $50 )(It will be given to ALL volunteers, amount various depends on your role, minimum is $20)

Invaluable experience gained from being a part of an international sporting event

* For students who need to claim CIP hours, it is your responsibility to inform your school before being a volunteer.

Volunteer Registration

Register as a Volunteer

All volunteer has to register online.
Please provide us with a valid email address, NRIC no., contact no. & home address as relevant information & notices will be conveyed through email or phone calls, and a volunteer certificate will send to your registered address.
We will make every attempt to place you in your preferred position. Please note that the organizers will vet all applications and reserve the right to reject any applications.

If you have further enquiries regarding volunteer application, feel free to contact us at volunteer@triathlonsingapore.org

Once again, we are looking forward to see you and your friends soon!