Volunteers
Thanks in advance for helping out!
Below are the jobs that we needed filled for HDT, with each job followed by the approximate number of volunteers we will need for that position. We have updated this list to include detailed descriptions and “at home training” for most of these jobs (in PDF format). Please take the time to read these documents if you have any questions about positions you may like to volunteer for.
We will be providing waters and lunch for all registered volunteers.
Day of the event jobs:
Technical inspection/Scrutineer (1-2) *(tech inspection experience needed)
Photographer (digital) (1) (filled)
Net Control Amateur Radio Operator (2) *(HAM radio license and equipment, as well as rally com experience) (filled)
EMT (1-2) *(licensed EMT with equipment)
Main Time Control worker (1-2)
Course Closing Car (1)
Sweep Vehicle (1) *(pickup or SUV) (filled)
Scoring (2-4)
Spectator Area Marshal (2-4)/Captains(2)
Trophy Team (2-3)
Road Blockage (Non-Ham) (3-6)
Communications / Amateur Radio Operators (7-12) *(HAM radio license and equipment) “Working Communications in a Nutshell”
Timing Controls – Stage Start or Stage Finish Timing (6-9)
“At-Home Training for Time Control Workers” (Courtesy Anders Green)
Jobs that require pre-event, as well as day of the event effort:
(Most of these will only require additional help on Friday evening before the rally)
Physical Operations
Course Set Up (Banners, Staking and Arrowing) (4-5) *(course set up experience needed)
Course Clean Up (will require post-event effort) (4-5)
Director of Volunteers (1) (filled)
Equipment Manager (1) (filled)
Competitor and/or Volunteer Registration (2-3)
Communications Captain (1) *(HAM radio license and equipment, as well as rallycom experience) (filled)
Timing Control Captains (2) *(timing experience needed)
Chief of Emergency Services (1) *(licensed EMT with equipment) (filled)
Competitor Relations (1) *(timing control experience needed)
Service Area Steward (1)
*Requires experience, special skills or special equipment
Jobs that you will see on the sign-up form that we will NOT need:
Sales or tickets
Hospitality
Service or Fueling
Rally Information
Sheriff
Additional useful documents for all workers:
Glossary of rally terms
Sample Time Cards
Please use the box below to sign up for High Desert Trails Rally volunteer positions:
Disclaimer: Warning: Motor Sports is A Dangerous Activity! All workers MUST sign the event wavier to receive a wristband, which must be worn for the duration of the event.
Host Hotel Information
SpringHill Suites Marriott
113 E. Sydnor Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-1630
Website for the SpringHill Suites
When making reservations mention:
The High Desert Trails Rally Group Rate!
The Queen Suite sleeps 6 -$99*
The King Suite sleeps 4 – $99*
* plus tax
For 2010 the SpringHill Suites in Ridgecrest is offering an outstanding lodging rate for the High Desert Trails. Clean, comfortable suites with extra amenities that can easily accommodate you and your rally crew. The Queen Suite has two queen beds and a full size pull-out bed, easily sleeping 6. Make sure to tell them how many guests you have (as this will not affect the room rate) they just want to have enough food for the full breakfast in the morning. Extra parking is available and large trailers can be parked on the street right behind the hotel.
Check-in time is 3:00pm and Check-out time is 12 noon. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance to avoid a penalty of one night’s room charge plus tax. Group rate discount is only available until March 31st, so please book your room early!
There are many additional hotels in Ridgecrest to choose from with rates ranging from $50-$150 per night.
