2026 Hospital Bed Races - Set Up

Calendar Happens On Sep 19, 2026
Time 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Description

The Northern Lights Health Foundation’s 9th Annual Hospital Bed Races, presented by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP are a fun and entertaining family event where teams of four race in head-to-head heats while pushing a hospital bed 50 meters, with the fastest team winning the coveted golden bedpan trophy.

As part of the SET-UP CREW, you play a vital role in ensuring our supplies and equipment are safely unloaded and set up in the appropriate area(s) in a timely manner. Some of your duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Assisting with the unloading of gear, equipment, tools and supplies from vehicles

·         Moving gear, equipment, tools and supplies to designated area(s)

·         Various set up activities could include: set up stations (example: registration, photo booth, first aid), placing posters or signage around the venue, setting up fencing, setting tables and chairs, decorating.

·         Tidying up areas

·         Work under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator/Assistant and a NLHF staff member

Skills and qualifications:

·         Ability to lift 25 lbs

·         Bending, lifting, carrying, pushing various items

·         Ability to be on your feet for an extended period of time

Attributes:

·         Close-toed shoes required

·         Dress for the weather (wear layers)

·         BBQ and snacks provided

Details

Get Connected Icon Register by Sep 18, 2026

Location

Location Dot Shift 101 Cartier Road
Syncrude Athletic Park
Fort McMurray, AB  T9K2L2