VOLUNTEERS

Not participating? Why not get involved and contribute to this great event by becoming part of the 2011 Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk Volunteer Team.

With 27km of course, seven bridges, seven villages and 15,000 participants, we certainly need a hand! We can’t make this event a success without the assistance of volunteers.

Each volunteer will be supplied with an event T-Shirt and Cap. All event day volunteers will receive a lunch pack on event day and a Certificate of Appreciation.

Becoming a volunteer is easy! Simply choose which role and location (please see descriptions below) you would prefer, and complete the online application form.

 

 

 

Due to early volunteer registrations some locations are nearing capacity, those being The Rocks, Milsons Point and Pyrmont Villages, as well as Sydney Harbour Bridge and Pyrmont Bridge. However, we still have many positions available at Rozelle, Hunters Hill, Lane Cove and Wollstonecraft Villages.

We try out best to allocate everyone's first preferences, however this is not always possible as some locations are very popular.

 

Contact Details:

Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk Volunteers
PO Box 313
Engadine NSW 2233
02 9548 6760
volunteers@espaustralia.com.au

Venue Roles and Responsibilities

Event 'Villages' are located around the course and will be used as check-in locations, first aid points, drink stations, light catering and entertainment. The seven Villages are:

  • The Rocks Village (at Cadman's Cottage opposite the Overseas Passenger Terminal)
  • Pyrmont Village (at Pyrmont Bay Park, opposite Star City Casino)
  • Rozelle Village (at King George Park, Leichhardt, southern side of Iron Cove Bridge)
  • Hunters Hill Village (at Hunters Hill Scout Hall, northern side of Tarban Creek Bridge)
  • Lane Cove Village (at Central Park, Blaxlands Corner, Northwood Road)
  • Wollstonecraft Village (at Brennan Park)
  • Milsons Point Village (Burton Street Tunnel)

Village Team Leader

This role is suitable for people with previous team leader & event experience. Good coordination and communication skills are important, and you must be able to attend a mandatory evening training/briefing session prior to the event day to gain further information about your role and responsibilities as a Team Leader.

  • Lead and manage teams of volunteers across multiple roles with use of radio communications.
  • Act as the first point of contact for your volunteers and provide operational leadership and support to your team prior to and on event day.
  • Assist Village Manager in briefing volunteers on their role and event day duties.
  • Deploy and re-allocate volunteers to other areas where most needed.
  • Assist Village Manager in allocating lunch breaks for volunteers.

Village 2IC

The role of 2IC (second in charge) is to perform village and course crew check-in, and assist your team leader in volunteer deployment and coordination. The role requires you to liaise with and follow instructions from your team leader and you must be available to attend a mandatory evening training/briefing session prior to the event day to gain further information about your role and responsibilities as a Village 2IC.

Village Crew

Village Crew members are to follow instructions from Team Leaders and 2IC's and assist with village related tasks such as:

  • Village set up (morning shift)
  • Registration
  • Wayfinding
  • Information
  • Passport Stamping
  • Village pack up (afternoon shift)

Course Roles and Responsibilities

Participants can walk all, or a portion of the 27km clockwise course, which crosses the seven iconic bridges of Sydney Harbour. They are:

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • Pyrmont Bridge
  • ANZAC Bridge
  • Iron Cove Bridge
  • Gladesville Bridge
  • Tarban Creek Bridge
  • Figtree Bridge

Please see course map for locations.

Bridge Team Leader

This role is suitable for people with previous team leader and event experience. Good coordination and communication skills are important, and you must be available to attend a mandatory evening training/briefing session prior to event day to gain further information about your role and responsibilities as a Team Leader.

  • Lead and manage a small team across multiple roles with the use of radio communications
  • Act as the first point of contact for your volunteers and provide operational leadership and support to your team prior to and on event day.
  • Deploy and re-allocate volunteers to other areas where most needed.

Bridge 2IC

The role of the 2IC (second in charge) is to perform bridge and course crew check-in, and assist your team leader in volunteer deployment and coordination. The role requires you to liaise with and follow instructions from your team leader and you must be available to attend a mandatory evening training/briefing session prior to the event day to gain further information about your role and responsibilities as a Bridge 2IC.

Bridge Crew

Bridge Crew members are to follow instructions from team leaders and 2IC's and assist with course related tasks such as:

  • Bridge and course set up (morning shift)
  • Wayfinding
  • Passport stamping
  • Bridge and course pack up (afternoon shift)

 

 


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