Volunteers

Question 1

Updating your booking/registration information

Accepted Answer

If any of the details provided during your registration for an event are incorrect/outdated, you may be able to update them yourself. Simply view your booking via the link in your confirmation email and, if the event organiser is currently permitting such updates, click to Update Booking.

You will be able to update any responses except your Name and Date of Birth, but must ensure you click Proceed at the foot of the page to save any changes. Note that you will not receive confirmation of any changes by email.

Question 2

Is there anywhere I can store a bag during my shift?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, there is no day-bag storage facilities for riders or volunteers unless previously arranged (this will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances, and is not generally available or encouraged as we cannot guarantee the security or safety of any or all volunteer possessions).

Question 3

Are there toilet facilities at Bowlee?

Accepted Answer

At Bowlee Volunteers are permitted to use the toilets inside the Sports Pavilion, at the side of the community pavilion or the Portaloos near the information desk. Portaloo's are provided for riders in between the car park and the Pavilion. No access to the pavilion toilets will be available to riders or the general public.

Question 4

Will the event be photographed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you may be photographed and/or videoed. All volunteers will have access to the photographs on a free to use basis (free for non-commercial use only). We will contact you post ride to let you know where to find the photographs/videos. Please be patient with us. Photos will not be available until at least a 10 days post ride as our volunteer photographers have to collate photos and then upload them.

Question 5

Where will I need to check in?

Accepted Answer

At the volunteer gazebo at Bowlee. Details of where this will be will provided before the event.

Question 6

Do you provide food and drinks for volunteers?

Accepted Answer

Refreshments on the day of the Event for Bowlee based Volunteers: You will provided with buffet style breakfast. Volunteers may make themselves a hot drink in the sports pavilion (which is accessed via the entrance near the Kid’s playground). Alternatively, hot beverages are on sale from a barista van from mid-day onwards. Lunch will be provided free to volunteers. We ask you to try and bring a refillable water bottle with you so you can fill up when you need to through your shift(s).

Other days: You will be briefed on refreshments by your team leader as this varies between roles and locations.

Question 7

Do you pay expenses for volunteers?

Accepted Answer

Getting to and from the location where you will carry out your role is your responsibility. If your role requires you to use your vehicle for Tour de Manc business such as route signing and de-signing you can claim mileage. Please ask John for an expenses form.

Question 8

Do you provide the necessary equipment to carry out my role?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you will be given a hi-viz vest to wear during your shift. If your role requires gloves, snips, cable ties etc this will be provided by your team leader.

Question 9

Is there free parking available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, at Bowlee on event day you will just need to advise the car park team member that you are a volunteer to access the car park. You will be directed to a separate part of the car park to leave your vehicle.

Question 10

Can I do multiple shifts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please select as many shifts as you can realistically commit to.

Question 11

What happens after I sign up?

Accepted Answer

You will get a confirmation email and we will provide more detail about role briefings nearer to the time.

Question 12

What if I can’t attend?

Accepted Answer

Please let John Berry know as soon as possible john@tourdemanc.co.uk

Question 13

How should I dress?

Accepted Answer

We suggest you dress in layers and bring a waterproof. Comfortable shoes are essential. We will provide a hi-viz vest to show you are a volunteer.

Question 14

Can children volunteer?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately not, our insurance only allows us to utilise volunteers over 18.