Volunteer Info

Duties: You will work at the finish line, behind or near the Finish Line Judge, and announce the official results of each event as they are provided to you. You will also make other miscellaneous announcements as directed by the Finish Line Judge, the Coordinator, or the Regatta Director.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign attendance sheets and insurance waiver. At the Occoquan, you will need to take a shuttle launch or the van to the finish line. At Georgetown and Anacostia you will have to report to the Finish Line Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer assignment.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and wear layered clothing.
IF NECESSARY YOU MAY BE REASSIGNED TO ANOTHER JOB. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Announcer - Headquarters

Duties: You will announce over the loudspeaker system from HQ the first, second and last call for the launching of shells in each event, and the event number and the names of the crews participating. You will also make other announcements as directed by the Headquarters Coordinator or the Regatta Director.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign attendance sheets and insurance waiver and then report to the Headquarter Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer assignment.
Dress: At the Occoquan, you will be inside the Regatta Headquarters. At Georgetown and Anacostia you will be outdoors. Anticipate inclement weather and wear layered clothing.
IF NECESSARY YOU MAY BE REASSIGNED TO ANOTHER JOB. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Awards Assistant

Duties: Working with the HQ Coordinator as they obtain results of specific races, organize labeled award ribbons by 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd places for presentation, and record the distribution of awards. Pass results to Results Poster and prepare for awards pickup by Coaches only. If there is a formal award ceremony, work with the Regatta Director in the presentations of medals & ribbons to the recipients following each race or at the end of the regatta.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign in to sign attendance sheets and insurance waiver and report to and work under the direction of the Headquarters Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: At the Occoquan, you will be inside Regatta HQ. At Georgetown and Anacostia you will be outdoors. Layered clothing is advisable.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Dockmaster Assistant

Duties: The Dock master Assistant helps the Dock master make sure that the crews are checked-in, launched, and landed safely, and at the correct times. They are to keep docks clear of unnecessary gear, help wash the docks prior to start of regatta, and take messages to HQ for dock master.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver, then report to and work under the direction of the Dock Master. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting wet. Wear layered clothing. Docks may become slippery so wear appropriate footwear.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Driver - Marshal

Volunteers new to driving must attend ONE Launch Driver Training class; NO refresher training is required.
Duties: During the regatta you will be assigned to a Regatta Marshal (usually a Judge/Referee) as his/her launch driver. You are under his/her control. Hand signals will most likely be used.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then pick up a life vest and report to the Launch Master on the dock who will assign you to a launch and the Official. Make certain that your launch has a full complement of life preservers, an oar, and sufficient fuel. Shift changes will take place at the finish line exchange dock. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting wet. Wear layered clothing. Consider a hat, sunscreen, and gloves. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Driver - Judge/Referee

Volunteers new to driving must attend ONE Launch Driver Training class; NO refresher training is required.
Duties: During the regatta you will be assigned to a Regatta Judge/Referee as his/her launch driver. You are under his/her control. Hand signals might be used. If you have a stopwatch, bring it along, it could be of use.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then pick up a life vest and report to the Launch Master on the dock who will assign you to a launch and the Official. Make certain that your launch has a full complement of life preservers, an oar, and sufficient fuel. Shift changes will take place at the finish line exchange dock. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting wet. Wear layered clothing. Consider a hat, sunscreen and gloves. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Driver - Safety

Volunteers new to driving must attend ONE Launch Driver Training class; NO refresher training is required.
Duties: During the regatta, you will keep a keen eye on the course and attempt to keep powerboats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, etc. out of the way of a race. Sometimes you will need to pick up large pieces of flotsam and jetsam, which are in the shells’ way. You must particularly keep a keen eye on rowers warming up upstream and for any shells that may have capsized.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and the Insurance-waiver. Then pick up a life vest and report to the Launch Master on the dock who will assign you to a launch. Make certain that your launch has a full complement of life preservers, an oar, and sufficient fuel. Shift changes will take place at the finish line exchange dock. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting wet. Wear layered clothing. Consider a hat, sunscreen and gloves. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Driver - Dam Guard

Volunteers new to driving must attend ONE Launch Driver Training class; NO refresher training is required.
Duties: You will patrol the lower reservoir (near the dam) to ensure the safety or the rowers and to prevent the shells from venturing too near to the dam. YOU MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE THE FIRST SHELL ARRIVES AT THE START.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then pick up a life vest and report to the Launch Master on the dock, who will assign you to a launch. Make certain that your launch has a full complement of life preservers, an oar, and sufficient fuel. Shift changes will take place at the finish line exchange dock. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. You will be very close to the water for extended periods. Wear waterproof clothing, hat and sunscreen. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Driver - Set-Up

Volunteers new to driving must attend ONE Launch Driver Training class; NO refresher training is required.
Duties: Before the regatta you will be assigned to move racecourse equipment, facilities, and people up and down the racecourse. You will have a helper.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign attendance sheets and insurance waiver. At the Occoquan, pick up life vest and report to the Launch Master on the dock, who will assign you to a launch. At Georgetown and Anacostia you will report to the Course master. Make certain that your launch has a full complement of life preservers, an oar, and sufficient fuel. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement and cool weather. Wear waterproof clothing.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Driver - Shuttle

Volunteers new to driving must attend ONE Launch Driver Training class; NO refresher training is required.
Duties: During the regatta you will be assigned to transport only officials, coaches, regatta workers, and the press up and down the course. (AT NO TIME CAN ROWERS BE SHUTTLED UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE LAUNCH MASTER.)
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then pick up a life vest and report to the Launch Master on the dock, who will assign you to a launch. Make certain that your launch has a full complement of life preservers, an oar, and sufficient fuel. Shift changes will take place at the exchange dock at the finish line. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing. Consider a hat, sunscreen and gloves. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Driver - Take Down

Volunteers new to driving must attend ONE Launch Driver Training class; NO refresher training is required.
Duties: At the conclusion of the regatta, you will drive a launch and help store the regatta course equipment, motors, launches, lane markers, etc., and will do whatever is needed to secure the regatta site again to its original order. Some heavy lifting might be involved.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then pick up a life vest and report to the Launch Master or Course Master on the dock, for assignment to a launch. You will probably have a helper who must also wear a life vest. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting wet. Wear layered clothing. Consider a hat, sunscreen, and gloves.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Finish Line Assistant

Duties: This person assists the Finish Line Officials in the smooth operation of all finish line area responsibilities.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. At the Occoquan report to the Finish Line, via shuttle launch or van. At the Georgetown and Anacostia sites, report to the Finish Line Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing and a hat. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Finish Line Timer

Duties: You will work at the finish line to help determine shell timing and placement. The Finish Line Judge makes all lane assignments. You will need to be able to operate a stopwatch effectively in order to time the split time for the shell in your assigned lane.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. At the Occoquan you will then report to the Finish Line, via shuttle launch or van. You will be sitting on cement steps so bring a pillow. At Georgetown and Anacostia you will then report to the Finish line Coordinator and work under the direction of the Finish Line Judge. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and wear layered clothing and a hat. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Flag Holder

Duties: you will stand at the Finish Line with a large orange flag and follow the instructions of the Finish Line Judge, to indicate 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd places.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. At the Occoquan, you will then report to the Chief Judge at the Finish Line, via shuttle launch or van. At Georgetown and Anacostia you will then report to the Finish Line Coordinator and work under the direction of the Chief Judge. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and ear layered clothing and a hat. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Helper Set-Up

Duties: You will help the Set-Up Driver to perform the duties assigned to him/her. You will be riding in a launch for much of your shift and you may have to do some heavy lifting.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then pick up a life vest. At the Occoquan, report to the launch dock for your specific assignment. At Georgetown and Anacostia report the Course Master. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered and waterproof clothing. Consider a hat, sunscreen and gloves. It will be early and the boat may be wet.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Helper - Take Down

Duties: At the conclusion of the regatta, you will help store the regatta equipment, motors, launches, and lane markers, etc., and will do whatever is needed to secure the regatta site again to its original order. Some heavy lifting might be involved. You will be working in a launch part of the time.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign atte4ndance sheet and insurance waiver and then pick up a life vest. At the Occoquan, report to the Launch dock for assignment. At Georgetown and Anacostia, report to the Course Master. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting wet. Wear layered and waterproof clothing. Consider hat, sunscreen and gloves.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Launch Master

Duties: This person is responsible for all motor craft (powerboats, motors, life preservers, anchors, and oars), set-up and accountability to Regatta director prior, during and after races. Also responsible to ensure supporting tasked schools to provide launches with gasoline. Further regatta support includes setup and takedown of Judge/Referee, Marshall, Safety and Shuttle Launches as well as other support boats as required by the Regatta director. Also responsible to monitor and control all shuttle traffic on the water.
Instructions: Reports to Regatta site prior to the arrival of all volunteers and works with the Regatta Director to organize all the equipment and volunteers required to set up the racecourse and prepare for the regatta.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting wet. Wear layered and waterproof clothing. Consider hat, sunscreen and gloves.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Money Collector - Park Entrance

Duties: You will be responsible for collecting the prescribed entry fee for parking. You can give small paper tickets to those who desire to leave and reenter the park a second time. These tickets are given as a driver exits.
Collectors also control vehicular speed and report violations to the Ranger. The parking policy is "first-come, first-parked and the fee is $10." The only non-paying customers will be U.S.R.A. Judge/Referees (wearing USRA Blazers) and other designated NCASRA officials or staff, which will have special parking passes. Contact the Headquarters Coordinator regarding anyone else claiming to be able to enter for free.
Instructions: At Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheets and insurance waiver, pick up money apron and flag from Headquarters Coordinator. Report to the park entrance where you will work. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer assignment.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing and a hat.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Money Collector - Van at parking Upper Lot

Duties: You will collect the required money from persons wanting to ride the van down to the regatta site. The fee is $1.00 per person each way. The only exceptions will be the USRA officials and the Regatta Directors who may ride for free.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheets and insurance waiver and report to the Headquarters Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer assignment.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Money Collector- Van at Finish Line

Duties: You will collect the required money from persons wanting to ride the van up to the parking lot. The fee is $1.00 per person each way. The only exceptions will be the USRA officials and the Regatta Directors who may ride for free.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheets and insurance waiver and report to the Headquarters Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer assignment.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Parking Lot Assistant (Trailer, Referee, Cross Walk, Upper Van Lot, Upper Big Lot, Loisdale Lot)

Duties: Park near entrance to trailer area. Stay in main roadway and keep speed of vehicles controlled. Report violations to Ranger. Help direct trailers and buses if still arriving. Give information as needed.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign the attendance sheet and insurance waiver and report to Headquarters Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing. Consider hat, sunscreen and gloves. If possible, bring folding chair, newspaper or reading (there may be slack times) and cell phone.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Point Control Assistant

Duties: The point control assistant helps the Judge/Referee make sure that the crews are checked-in, launched, and landed safely, and at the correct times. They are to keep point area clear of unnecessary gear and spectators.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. You then report to and work under the direction of the Judge/Referee at the point. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting wet. Wear layered clothing. Point may be muddy and wet so wear appropriate footwear.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Program Distributor / Vendor

Duties: You will sell programs and T-shirts as fundraising for course equipment. The Regatta Director will specify exactly where sales may be conducted, as there are strict limitations on where we may make sales.
Instructions: At Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver and report to the Headquarters Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing. Consider sunscreen, hat and gloves.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Race Results Poster

Duties: This person is to post race results as promptly as possible in the Headquarters area for spectators. Receives information from Headquarters Coordinator or designee.
Instructions: At Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver and report to the Headquarters Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Set-up Helper

Description: This job is to prepare the race site for regatta day. A person is needed to assure that the tents are set up; trash containers prepared, and other equipment is in place.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign attendance sheets and insurance waiver. Then report to the Headquarters Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing. Consider sunscreen, hat, and gloves.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Sign-In Coordinator

Description: This person is in charge of the sign-in attendance sheets and insurance waiver forms. Usually situated near or at Regatta Headquarters, this person should be knowledgeable about all regatta staff and volunteer jobs, and the locations for their work. This person must be accurate in overseeing the sign-ins. They also will make notes of any problems regarding job sign-in and alert the Personnel Coordinator.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. You then report to the Headquarters Coordinator. Regatta Director might reassign you to another job. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing. Consider sunscreen, hat and gloves
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Stakeboat Holder

Duties: At the starting platform you will help align the shells to be in proper position for the start. You will also need to help prevent damage to the shells when they back up to your lane. You will remain on the starting platform throughout your shift. Before the start of each race, you will lie down on the plank that extends out from the platform and reach out your arms to catch the stern of the shell coming into your lane. DO NOT try to stop the stern from hitting the platform by putting your hand between the shell and platform, there may be too much momentum and may cause injury. When instructed, you will pull back or push out the shell a number of inches for alignment. These instructions, given just before each start, will come from the official at the side of the racecourse whose job it is to get all the bow balls in a straight line. He/she will use a megaphone or radio headphones. Be careful with your grip and make sure nothing is in the way when the starter says, "Go" and the boat explodes out of your hands. MAKE SURE TO LET GO OF THE SHELL IMMEDIATELY UPON THE START.
Do not engage in clever repartee with the crews. They are nervous enough already and need"t be disturbed.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign the attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then ride to the finish line via a Shuttle Launch. Shift changes take place at the exchange dock near the finish line. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. You will be very close to the water for extended periods. Wear waterproof clothing, hat and sunscreen. Don"t wear red colored items. THEY could be confused with a referee"s red flag (which stops a race).
Additional instructions for Stakeboat Holders: Headphones are usually worn only at the bigger regattas (e.g., VSCRs), fit over one ear and have a battery pack that clips on to your waist band (belt). If using the Realistic brand headset, turn the POWER to "MAN" (not VOX), Volume and VOX/MIC controls are set to "L" (not "M" or "H"). If using the Maxon brand headset, set the VOX/PTT Selector to "PTT" (push-to-talk) and the VOLUME control to the lowest setting that allows you to hear clearly (to save battery power). There are two sets for each lane. Use the Realistic brand first - they have the 9V battery. The Maxon brand has two rechargeable AA batteries that usually don"t last long. The brands are interchangeable (i.e., on the same frequency). The spare headsets will be in the white box (post office sorting box) usually set at the center of the platform.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Take Down Helper

Description: At the conclusion of the regatta, this person is needed to assure that the tents are taken down, trash bins parking barricades etc. are stored and removed as required, and all other take down tasks as needed by the regatta director. These jobs often include helping to unload, and disassemble launches used in support of the regatta. This often includes some heavy lifting and dirty work.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then report to the Headquarters Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing. Consider sunscreen, hat and gloves.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Trophy Awards Assistant

Duties: This person helps the head of trophies set trophies and medals out on tables, then remain at tables to explain trophies to those admiring them, and finally, assists the Regatta Director as the trophies and medals are awarded.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then report to and work under the direction of the Headquarters Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing. Consider sunscreen, hat, and gloves.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Weigh-In Assistant

Duties: Help weigh the lightweight teams under the direction of the Judge/Referee in charge.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. At the Occoquan you will report to the Judge/Referee in charge of weigh-ins at the Upper Boathouse. At Georgetown you will report to the Headquarters Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing. Consider hat and sunscreen.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.

Announcer - Finish Line