Volunteering opportunities
Why Volunteer with Ourea Events?
Being a volunteer is an opportunity to give something back to the running community and a fantastic way to meet like-minded people. It can be hard work but there is such a great team approach to everything it just becomes a lot of fun. Specifically, for me, being amongst a team of extremely experienced medics from varied backgrounds was invaluable and I loved every minute of it.
— Cat Slater
What volunteering roles are available?
This list serves only as an example of volunteering roles available across all four of our events; not all will be applicable to all events.
Course Marshalling (low level) (energetic role - marshalling runners through lower level parts of the courses (could still be up to 500m above sea level), which might still require navigation and fitness)
Course operations team (energetic role - requires mountain prowess to place remote and often high-level checkpoints, includes other jobs such as marshalling, course checking etc.)
Camp team (energetic role - a key role building and dismantling overnight camps, assisting with dry bags, organising and checking trackers and kit, and supporting runners at the start and finish).
Catering Assistant (standing role - responsible for serving meals, setting up/dismantling the kitchen and pot wash etc.)
Technical services team (energetic role - supporting the professional electrics and plumbing teams at the events – must have relevant experience)
Info point and merchandise team (stationary role - signposting, printing Ultra/Dragon Mail™, providing onward transport information, and helping sell event merchandise or issue pre-orders)
Registration team (stationary role - welcoming participants, supporting kit checking, and any pre-race administration - this role is only applicable at Salomon Skyline Scotlond®)
Support point / Roadside checkpoint and transport team (energetic role - organising and coordinating the provision of water and dry bags, and general TLC. - off-site and remote, includes driving retired participants)
Drop bag team (driving role - overseeing the drop bag logistics including driving bags between Support Points and helping the Support Point team manage bags for participants - this role is only applicable at SILVA Northern and Lakes Traverse)
Medical team (working with the medical team - must be a registered health care professional)
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When you apply to join the event team, you will be able to choose a preferred and 'reserve' role.
What are the benefits?
We appreciate your commitment to us, and we will in turn do our best to make your volunteer experience with us positive and rewarding. In addition, the following benefits are offered to each of our volunteers:
Main meals such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Travel expenses (e.g. vehicle fixed-rate mileage or public transport costs) to get to the event (limit applies).
Mileage expenses if your vehicle is used (with our agreement) during the event.
Generous event credits for a future entry into any event we organise*.
When available, an event team uniform.
Long service awards for volunteering at 25 and 50 events.
Upon applying you will be asked to agree to our volunteering terms & conditions
Event credits are typically equal to the full price entry fee of the event, subject to a cap of £150 per day worked, and a minimum of £75 per day. See volunteer registration page on SiEntries for exact event credits offered and other expenses covered for a given event. Event credits expire after four years and are non-transferable. See volunteering terms & conditions for full event credit terms.
What else do I need to know?
Volunteering as a member of the event team is great fun and we are confident that you will have some memorable experiences, make some new friends and share many laughs. However, it is hard work and you can expect some long shifts, and you must be prepared to work in all weather conditions.
We always choose a balanced event team, consisting of a mixture of male and female helpers, across a range of ages and experience levels. The most important attributes a volunteer can bring are their willingness to help, a good sense of humour, a good work ethic and a big smile.
Please note we can only accept volunteers who are available for the full duration of the event.
ready to apply as a volunteer?
Check out our current volunteering opportunities page, or please use the contact form if you would like to get in touch to discuss anything first:
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It is often harder to get a place on the event team than it is to get an entry into our races, so please apply early if you would like to help.