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We have been hosting the Heart of Texas regatta for over 40 years! The Heart of Texas is a 1k sprint race that takes place just east of I-35. It is also our largest event of the year and we could not do this regatta without the amazing volunteer support from you. A lot of passion and planning goes into making this possible and NOW is the time to sign up for a volunteering role. There’s tons to choose from: Set up, registration, course installation, clean up, stake boat holding, start line and finish line, launch driving, dockmastering, and more. You can check out all the jobs and timing and see where you can help out. If you are racing these days there’s plenty of short shifts to do, if you are spectating, there’s plenty of jobs that put you in excellent viewing of the races. Come out, cheer on your team, and help make this event a success! Questions: regattavolunteer@austinrowing.org
The majority of jobs do not require prior training or experience. These jobs will have volunteers at the location to give direction. Jobs that do require training (such as launch driving) will have additional questions attached to the shift.
Please note the location of the shift for each job. Many of the jobs start and end at Festival Beach, however some jobs might start at a different location.
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Shifts (116)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set up barge for course install | 8:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | 74 Trinity Street Austin, Texas 78701 Meet at the boat bays, work will be on near the docks. | Help ARC staff to set up the barge for course installation. | 2/2 | Over |
| Course install items staged | 8:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 74 Trinity Street Austin, Texas 78701 Meet at the boat bays, work will be directed from there. | Help stage the required course items for easy access on course installation day. Direction and supervision by Peter T. | 0/2 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install Course Lane Lines | 7:00am (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 74 Trinity Street Austin, Texas 78701 Meet at the boat bays, work will be mainly on the water | Install lane lines. This shift is at the boathouse- 74 Trinity St. This is a long day with a lunch break. Due to construction on 1-35 the lane line install needs to get done in a day if at all possible. To make this go smoother, we are committing to... | 2/2 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety check launches | 8:00am (CT) | 9:00am (CT) | 74 Trinity Street Austin, Texas 78701 Meet at the boat bays, work will be out at the launch dock | With a list from ARC Staff, make sure all launches are set up for the regatta. | 1/1 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Help place Flex Dock and 1 of the Sullivan docks at the venue. | 11:00am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 74 Trinity Street Austin, Texas 78701 Meet at the boat bays, | Help place docks for boat row down. Candock Flex dock and Sullivan dock will be moved from the Boathouse to the Venue. Liz G and PK will help lead how to do this. | 1/1 | Over |
| Move Candock to lagoon and place Finish Line | 3:00pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | 74 Trinity Street Austin, Texas 78701 Meet at the boat bays | Finish up Candock, move candock to lagoon, then help place the finish line dock. SHIFT DETAILS MAY CHANGE. CHECK BACK CLOSER TO THE DATE. | 0/1 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dockmaster Friday | 1:30pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | This group will be deployed to docks according to need on the docks. Help boats on the docks to keep moving and maintain safety on the docks. Dockmasters will help move boats along by calling out "2 minutes on the dock" and directing rowers to help maximize boat space on... | 4/6 | Over |
| Launch Driver Friday | 1:30pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 74 Trinity Street Austin, TX 78702 Launch coordinator will have information regarding where to pick up launches. Look for communication from Mark. | Launch drivers provide supervision and safety on the course while rowers practice on Friday afternoon. . It is crucial for all launch drivers to have previous launch driving experience OR attend launch driving clinic at ARC. | 3/3 | Over |
| Registration Friday | 1:30pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Registration: Volunteers working registration are the face of the Regatta. Not only taking care of registration forms and waiver but also assisting with customer service. During morning hours registration is busy with crews handing in forms and waivers. In the afternoon volunteers will be handing out medals to athletes.... | 1/2 | Over |
| Trailmaster Friday | 1:30pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Stop boats when needed at crossings adjacent to each dock, to allow for pedestrians/bikers. Do not block the trail with boats. Stop pedestrians/bikers when needed to allow boats to safely cross. Direct boats to the proper chute, and if necessary safely lead the boat down the trail to the appropriate... | 2/3 | Over |
| Parking Attendant Friday 5 | 2:00pm (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Responsible for monitoring traffic in and out of venue. Only granting access to those that will have event parking permits. | 0/2 | Over |
| Parking Attendant Friday 6 | 3:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Responsible for monitoring traffic in and out of venue. Only granting access to those that will have event parking permits. | 0/2 | Over |
| Parking Attendant Friday 7 | 4:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Responsible for monitoring traffic in and out of venue. Only granting access to those that will have event parking permits. | 0/2 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dockmaster Saturday 4 | 12:15pm (CT) | 2:15pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | This group will be deployed to docks according to need on the docks. Help boats on the docks to keep moving and maintain safety on the docks. Dockmasters will help move boats along by calling out "2 minutes on the dock" and directing rowers to help maximize boat space on... | 6/6 | Over |
| Trailmaster Saturday 4 | 12:15pm (CT) | 2:15pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Stop boats when needed at crossings adjacent to each dock, to allow for pedestrians/bikers. Do not block the trail with boats. Stop pedestrians/bikers when needed to allow boats to safely cross. Direct boats to the proper chute, and if necessary safely lead the boat down the trail to the appropriate... | 2/3 | Over |
| Floater Saturday 6 | 1:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | If you have races or other commitments that prevent you from choosing a full volunteer shift, you can sign up for one hour floater slots throughout the day. We will use floaters to relieve other volunteers so they can take food/bathroom breaks, do some venue clean-up and temporarily fill positions... | 1/2 | Over |
| Parking Attendant Saturday 8 | 1:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Responsible for monitoring traffic in and out of venue. Only granting access to those that will have event parking permits. | 1/1 | Over |
| Dockmaster Saturday 5 | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | This group will be deployed to docks according to need on the docks. Help boats on the docks to keep moving and maintain safety on the docks. Dockmasters will help move boats along by calling out "2 minutes on the dock" and directing rowers to help maximize boat space on... | 4/6 | Over |
| Floater Saturday 7 | 2:00pm (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | If you have races or other commitments that prevent you from choosing a full volunteer shift, you can sign up for one hour floater slots throughout the day. We will use floaters to relieve other volunteers so they can take food/bathroom breaks, do some venue clean-up and temporarily fill positions... | 0/2 | Over |
| Launch Driver Saturday 3 | 2:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Drivers will be utilized as marshals/safety drivers and will be stationed at designated places on the course to ensure safety. It is crucial for all launch drivers to have previous launch driving experience OR attend launch driving clinic at ARC. | 8/8 | Over |
| Parking Attendant Saturday 9 | 2:00pm (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Responsible for monitoring traffic in and out of venue. Only granting access to those that will have event parking permits. | 0/1 | Over |
| Trailmaster Saturday 5 | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Stop boats when needed at crossings adjacent to each dock, to allow for pedestrians/bikers. Do not block the trail with boats. Stop pedestrians/bikers when needed to allow boats to safely cross. Direct boats to the proper chute, and if necessary safely lead the boat down the trail to the appropriate... | 1/3 | Over |
| Control Commission Saturday 4 | 2:15pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Volunteer to check off each entry by name and bow number as they pass through control commission. The time should be recorded next to the entry in case the start marshall needs to know when they launched. Assist referee with lining boats up for safety check, and keep launch chute... | 4/4 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking attendant Sunday 7 | 1:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Responsible for monitoring traffic in and out of venue. Only granting access to those that will have event parking permits. | 0/1 | Over |
| Registration Sunday 4 | 1:00pm (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Registration: Volunteers working registration are the face of the Regatta. Not only taking care of registration forms and waiver but also assisting with customer service. During morning hours registration is busy with crews handing in forms and waivers. In the afternoon volunteers will be handing out medals to athletes.... | 1/1 | Over |
| Dockmaster Sunday 5 | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | This group will be deployed to docks according to need on the docks. Help boats on the docks to keep moving and maintain safety on the docks. Dockmasters will help move boats along by calling out "2 minutes on the dock" and directing rowers to help maximize boat space on... | 6/6 | Over |
| Floater Sunday 7 | 2:00pm (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | If you have races or other commitments that prevent you from choosing a full volunteer shift, you can sign up for one hour floater slots throughout the day. We will use floaters to relieve other volunteers so they can take food/bathroom breaks, do some venue clean-up and temporarily fill positions... | 0/2 | Over |
| Launch Driver Sunday 3 | 2:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Drivers will be utilized as marshals/safety drivers and will be stationed at designated places on the course to ensure safety. It is crucial for all launch drivers to have previous launch driving experience OR attend launch driving clinic at ARC. | 6/8 | Over |
| Parking attendant Sunday 8 | 2:00pm (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Responsible for monitoring traffic in and out of venue. Only granting access to those that will have event parking permits. | 0/1 | Over |
| Trailmaster Sunday 5 | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Stop boats when needed at crossings adjacent to each dock, to allow for pedestrians/bikers. Do not block the trail with boats. Stop pedestrians/bikers when needed to allow boats to safely cross. Direct boats to the proper chute, and if necessary safely lead the boat down the trail to the appropriate... | 2/3 | Over |
| Control Commission Sunday 4 | 2:15pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Volunteer to check off each entry by name and bow number as they pass through control commission. The time should be recorded next to the entry in case the start marshall needs to know when they launched. Assist referee with lining boats up for safety check, and keep launch chute... | 3/4 | Over |
| Floater Sunday 8 | 3:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | If you have races or other commitments that prevent you from choosing a full volunteer shift, you can sign up for one hour floater slots throughout the day. We will use floaters to relieve other volunteers so they can take food/bathroom breaks, do some venue clean-up and temporarily fill positions... | 0/2 | Over |
| Parking attendant Sunday 9 | 3:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 1621 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd Austin, TX 78702 | Responsible for monitoring traffic in and out of venue. Only granting access to those that will have event parking permits. | 0/1 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remove Lane Lines | 7:00am (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 74 Trinity Street Austin, Texas 78701 | Remove lane lines. This shift is at the boathouse- 74 Trinity St. *DATES/TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE-CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES* | 0/2 | Over |