2026 Hospital Bed Races - Volunteer Registration

Calendar Happens On Sep 19, 2026
Time 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

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 VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION , your role will provide a welcoming atmosphere to all volunteers who are arriving for their shift. Some of your duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Greet and welcome volunteers as they arrive, providing a positive experience

·         Sign-in volunteers as they arrive (make note of the time)

·         Confirm volunteers have signed the waiver, if not provide a copy to fill out

·         Introduce them to the Volunteer Coordinator/Assistant/NLHF staff member present at the time

·         Ensure they have the proper documents for their required role (ex: clipboard, sheets, pens, etc)

·         Sign-out walkie-talkies to volunteers whose position requires one

·         Sign-in walkie-talkies as they are returned

·         Sign-out volunteers as they leave (make note of the time and tally hours)

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

Skills & Qualifications:

·         Excellent communication

·         Excellent interpersonal skills

·         Excellent organizational skills

·         Ability to sit or stand for an extended period of time

Attributes:

·         Close-toed shoes required

·         Dress for the weather (wear layers)

·         BBQ and snacks provided

Location

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