Volunteer Opportunities

Experience the excitement of the San Jose Cycling Classic up close. Become a volunteer!

Each year we look for key volunteers to assist with general set-up and supervision for the San Jose Cycling Classic’s King of the Mountain (KOM) and ViaVelo.  Please return in spring 2011 to see what positions are available.

2010 King of the Mountain Volunteer Opportunities

St. Victor’s Church Registration Assistant
Assist with on-site registration and ensure all cyclists sign waivers and distribution of swag bags

Start Line Coordinator
Ensure the visual path to start line is clear for all cyclists. Cheer the cyclists as they “ready” themselves at start line. Assist with directing cyclists to start point. They must pass the timing antenna to activate the chip

Finish Line Coordinator
Assist with directing cyclists to finish point. They must pass the timing antenna to de-activate the timing chip. Collect chips from cyclists and return to timing contractor

Vehicle Parking Assistant
Monitor and coordinate vehicles that have proper identification placards to park. Only authorized vehicles are allowed to park inside gated areas

Hospitality Staff Assistant
Serve as the point of contact in Hospitality area/tent. Assist caterer, city staff as directed or needed.

Bike Valet Coordinator
Distribute parking tickets to cyclists and carefully park bikes in the barricaded bike corral. Retrieve individual cyclist’s ticket number at the end of the ride and return their bicycle from the barricaded bike corral

Sag Wagon Driver (Must be current City of San Jose licensed)
Drive a city vehicle along Sierra Road picking up cyclists’ that need help on the roadside for assistance

VIP/CEO Gate Coordinator
Monitor, check badges to determine authorized staff, participants with cyclists’ bibs enter gated area

2010 ViaVelo 

To Sign up as a San Jose Cycling Classic Volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Application. 

Entry and Exit / Event Greeter
Works with the police officers in directing vendors as well as move barricades around as needed to allow emergency vehicle access. Assists with activities that include handing out flyers, event maps and dispersing information to the public when they need help

Block Assistants
Assists with the ViaVelo set up along with addressing vendor needs and activities. Activities will include handing out flyers, event maps and dispersing information to the public when they need help

Stage Assistants
Responsible for the flow of stage performers (i.e. announcing when the next performance starts, keeping audience enthusiastic and lively, making sure no dead time in between performances and having fun)

Logistical / Operational Assistants
Assisting ViaVelo staff with event operations (i.e. checking in, exhibitors/vendors, set up signage, monitor event footprint for cleanliness and safety issues, monitor exhibit booths for any problems or issues)