Volunteer Information

Please sign up by using the online volunteer registration form here. All Volunteers must also sign a waiver form, available here in a PDF format (To view the waiver, you will need to download Adobe Acrobat reader.)

Volunteer Benefits:

  • Learn new skills
  • Be part of a fantastic team
  • Meet participants from all over the world
  • Get a volunteer t-shirt and enjoy the post-festival volunteer party
  • Make new friends
  • HAVE FUN!!!!


Important notes for all volunteers:

  • All volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation
  • Volunteers must commit to a minimum of two shifts.
  • Volunteers must sign a waiver form.
  • All volunteers working with children, seniors, and people with disabilities may be required to complete a criminal record check.
  • The Dragon Boat Festival will be held rain or shine.
  • Anyone working near the water must know how to swim.

Volunteer Positions Available:

Festival Crews:

  • Guest Services
  • Volunteer Headquarters (VHQ)
  • Information Tent
  • Retail Tent
  • Children's Activity Tent
  • Food Tent
  • Site Crew
  • Security
  • Party Crew
  • Environment Crew
  • Transportation Crew
  • Stage Crew
  • Office Assistants
  • Team Registration


Race Crews:

  • Crew Marshalling
  • Dock Crew
  • Race Starter
  • Water Crew ( Race Marshals, Race Boat Drivers, Safety Boat Drivers)
  • Results Tent (Timers, Results coordinator, Results runner, Video recorder)

More information about Festival & Race Crew Duties.

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