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Become a Birkie Volunteer

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Join nearly 4,500 yearly volunteers in playing a key role at Birkie events — from the Birkebeiner week to summer trail work and everything in between. Volunteer work is rewarding, fun, and helps keep the Birkie mission alive all year round! Find a volunteer opportunity below.

“The next time you apply a set of those Birkie stickers to your skis, remember all the people who join in to make this event possible. Someday, you may be watching from the sidelines. Only then do you realize how lucky we skiers are to have those volunteers standing by to help us in time of need.”   

– Bob Rude, Birkie Skier & Volunteer, Rhode Island

*Volunteer shifts typically open 3 months before any given event. 

Questions? Call 715-634-5025 x: 2 or email Ronda Tworek, Director of Volunteers

Volunteer Appreciation Party

Volunteers are invited to join us for the Volunteer Appreciation Party, presented by our year-round sponsor of Volunteers, Tamarack Health. Party details and entry certificate are provided to Volunteers during the Birkie Week of Events.  Where the Volunteer of the Year will receive a grand prize.

Volunteer of the Month

Any Birkie Volunteer can be nominated by another volunteer, Race Chief, or member of the community who recognizes a volunteer for their efforts and dedication in assisting the American Birkebeiner with its year-round events. If you know of a Birkie volunteer worthy of this nomination, please fill out and submit the application in the link below.  One of the nominees will be recognized as the Volunteer of the Year, at the Volunteer Appreciation Party each February.

Volunteer of the Month Nomination Form

Tusen Takk Volunteer Fund

While the 2019 – Tusen Takk Year of the Volunteer has ended, the support, gratitude, and celebration in honor of volunteers will not; neither will the Tusen Takk Volunteer Fund. Interested donors can support the volunteer fund into the future.

  • Pre-race Office Work: Mailings, answer phones and general office work.
  • Bib Pick-up: Distribute participant bibs.
  • Information Booth: Answer questions about the Birkie Week events.
  • On-Course Aid Stations: Distribute water, sports drink, energy gels and/or medical assistance to participant skiers along the course.
  • Start and Finish Line Set-up/Tear Down: Set up/teardown fencing, scaffolding, banners, etc.
  • Baggage Check: Assist with skier’s Birkie Bags at the start and finish areas.
  • Medical: Wisconsin licensed medical providers are welcome to help at events!
  • Finish Line Area: Assist skiers, pass out medals and pins, and provide medical attention.
  • Awards: Assist with distributing awards after the events.
  • Parking: Directing traffic at various parking lots for participants to ride shuttle busses.
  • Truck Driver: Drive trucks with baggage gear race day, or shuttle supplies during events.
  • Post-Race Mailings: Lost & Found items, Awards, etc.
  • National Ski Patrol: The National Ski Patrol provides support for skiers on the course. If you are a member please contact them to find out how you can become more involved. If you are interested in learning more about the NSP please visit their web site at www.nsp.org.

We thank the Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center for their continued year-round support as the official sponsor of Birkie Volunteers and the Volunteer Appreciation Party.