Dragon on the Delta Dragon Boat Race Volunteers
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for our inaugural Dragon on the Delta Dragon Boat Race! The event will be held on Saturday, October 17th at Live Oak Landing on the beautiful Tensaw Delta!!
Most volunteer shifts will last approximately three hours on the day of the event, and we also have opportunities to assist with set-up on Friday, October 16th.
These are areas and explanations of where volunteers are needed to make the festival fun and safe for everyone. Volunteers will check-in 15 minutes prior to their shift at the Volunteer Check-In / Information table.
We sincerely appreciate your support in helping make this event a success!
Below is more information about volunteer opportunities.
TEAM TENT SITE PRE-FESTIVAL DAY SET-UP CREW
JOB: Assist teams to locate their tent areas. Help set up tents, tables, chairs, banners, etc. This is an active position and involves walking, lifting, carrying. We will have a vehicle to move heavy items.
LOCATION:
STAFFING: 4 per shift (3 hr shift)
DATE: Friday, October 16, 2026
FESTIVAL DAY SET-UP CREW
JOB: Assist teams to locate their tent areas. Help set up tents, tables, chairs, banners, etc. that were not completed the day before. This is an active position and involves walking, lifting, carrying. We will have a vehicle to move heavy items.
LOCATION: To the left of the boat launch
STAFFING: 1 Shift, 4 total (2 1/2 hr shift)
DATE: Saturday, October 17th
TEAM REGISTRATION, VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN & INFORMATION TENT
JOB: Welcome and provide assistance and information to teams and spectators. Check-in teams & volunteers and designate to assigned areas. Standing or seated at tented area.
LOCATION: One table located at the pavilion
STAFFING: 1 shift, 4 total (3 1/2 hr shift)
DATE: Saturday, October 17th
Team Marshaling
JOB: 2 marshals per team to escort teams from “double on-deck” area to “on-deck waiting area” and when signaled to their boat to assist with on/off loading. 2 marshals will help manage the “double on-deck” area where teams switch off life jackets. Standing, walking,
bending required.
LOCATION:
STAFFING: 10 per shift (2 hr shift)
DATE: Saturday, October 17
Boat Loading
JOB: There will be 2 Dragon Boats racing while 2 boats offload and reload. 2 dock marshals will hold each boat and assist with off/on loading. standing, bending required.
LOCATION: On the beach.
STAFFING: 4 per shift (2 hr shifts)
DATE: Saturday, October 17th
Boat Holding
JOB: There are 2 individual holding locations on the water. Boat Holders will hold the boats until the start of the race.
LOCATION: On the water at the beach area.
STAFFING: 4 per shift (2 hr shifts)
DATE: Saturday, October 17th
Clean Up Crew
JOB: Help take down tents, stack and load chairs, remove banners and clean-up park. This is an active position and involves walking, lifting, carrying. We will have a vehicle to move heavy items. Lifting, walking, bending required.
LOCATION:
STAFFING: 1 Shift, 16 total (2 1/2 hr shift)
DATE: Saturday, October 17th