Start and Finish Chute Setup (Physical/Outdoors) Work in the snow, setting up banners, crowd control barriers, safety, dog handlers, etc.
Start Line (Physical/Outdoors) The Start Line Manager will need a large number of volunteers to assist in making the start of the race go smoothly. Tasks could include: crowd control, timer, dog handler, runner, etc.
Security (Outdoors) Control the crowds and the public around the start and finish lines.
Checkpoint Volunteers ~ (Various/Outdoors) Checkpoint managers need help around the clock with a wide variety of tasks. A few examples include: setting up the checkpoint, checking in/out teams, organizing food drop/straw for mushers, providing wake-up calls to the mushers, road crossings, cooking food, making coffee, cleaning up, etc.
Finish Line Checkers (Outdoors) Day/night outdoor shifts to check in teams.
Chute Take-Down (Physical/Outdoors) Clean-up of both start and finish line chutes and any materials left on site.
The volunteer information package provides an overview of the Yukon Quest and important volunteer information for the 2025 races, including maps, checkpoint descriptions, tips on clothing and weather, travel industry details, and what to expect. This document should contain all the information you need to know. Please read it carefully before registering.
If you still have any questions about volunteering, for the Yukon Quest 2024, please email yukonoperations@yukonquest.com.
