Location: Lake Barrington International Rowing Course, Tasmania
Job Title: Volunteer Position
Closing: March 2025

Description - About the Event-

The 2025 Australian Rowing Championships is Australia’s premier rowing event taking place from Monday 18th March to Sunday 24th March at the Lake Barrington International Rowing Course in Tasmania.

This event is a great celebration of athletic excellence, team work, camaraderie and leadership with the country’s top rowers competing in over 100 events. The ARC is a significant event for Tasmania and the event has attracted nearly 100,000 attendees from around Australia and the globe.

Roles Include:

• Boat Driver - This position will require a current boat driver licence issued by the relevant State or Territory authority.
• Boat Park Assistant - Monitor and control the entry, unloading, storage and exit of boats and boat trailers within the ARC boat park. This position may require volunteers to undertake manual handling tasks and lift and move bulky or heavy items.
• Bow Number Officer - Manage the distribution and return of boat bow numbers
• Driver - Allrounder - assist the operations by driving a minivan and transporting people as required. You will need to have a full drivers licence and be confident in driving a 12 seater vehicle. Drivers will also assist with general admin and runner tasks when not driving.
• Presentation Assistant and Presentation Tray Holders - The Victory Ceremony Assistant is a voluntary position assisting in the smooth running of medal presentations and presenters and keeping the ceremony area under control.
• Print and distribution Assistant / Runner - Responsible for the maintenance of the high-end printer and ensuring all printing needs during the competition are met.
• Site Office Assistant - a voluntary position staffing the Site Office and being the first point of contact for Volunteers and Service Providers. This is a great position to gain an in depth understanding of event management.
• Spectator Services Assistant - Provide quality Spectator Services to the patrons, the athletes and their staff.
• Timekeeper - Ensure accurate timing of races at the specified distances.
• Victory Pontoon Assistant - a voluntary position that assists with boat holding at victory ceremonies and ensures smooth rotation of boats approaching and leaving the victory pontoon area.

Volunteer Recognition and Benefits:

• An official volunteer uniform including shirt, cap, drink bottle and bag
• Food and drink during your shift
• The experience of volunteering at an amazing event
• The opportunity to see Australia’s best rowers in action
• Free parking
• Post-event thank you function
• Volunteer certificate
• Reference letter as required