Volunteer with us!
Want to be a part of the 10th Anniversary Empire State Ride, but cycling across New York State isn’t the right fit this year? Join the adventure as a volunteer!
Volunteers are key to the success of Empire State Ride.
Each day, we are asking volunteers from nearby communities to assist in a variety of ways.
Available volunteer opportunities
Route Volunteer
Rest stops are located every 20 miles from NYC to Niagara Falls along the Empire State Ride route. We need volunteers to take on the following responsibilities:
Set up and clean up
Welcome ambassadors and cheerleaders
Distribute food and beverages
Camp Volunteer
Empire State Ride campsites are in seven communities across New York State: Staten Island, Somers, Rhinebeck, Albany, Utica, Weedsport and Spencerport.
Volunteers will assist with base camp management, welcome riders to the campsite, help them recover and get them road-ready for the next day’s ride. As a campsite volunteer, you may also be asked to help with some of the following:
Guest services
Food and beverage service
Set up camp and event facilities
Community Rally Volunteer
Live in New York State? We might be coming to your town. Welcome our cyclists into your neighborhood and cheer them on along their adventure. Create signs, ring cowbells and shake pom poms. If you are interested in organizing a small group of cheerleaders to cheer on riders as they pass by, please sign up. We will identify a time and location on the route for your group to gather.
You can also get involved as a local vendor or musical group! Bring the event to life with your tunes and talents or serve up your delectable treats to fuel the riders and spectators.
Weeklong Volunteer
Weeklong volunteers are handpicked by our dedicated staff, and spaces are limited to ensure a meaningful and impactful experience. Please note that transportation to and from the event is the responsibility of each volunteer. Weeklong volunteers are expected to dedicate 8 hours each day to various tasks and activities. Shift start and end times may vary to accommodate the diverse needs of our event.
Our weeklong volunteers play a crucial role in the success of our event. Here’s what tasks you can expect:
Boost bus ambassador
Lunch rest stop
Hotel shuttle assistance
Camp set up/clean up
Weeklong volunteers who are interested in staying at camp overnight will be provided tent accommodations
Start Line and Finish Line Volunteer
Support the Empire State Ride road warriors as they start and finish their seven-day journey. Be a part of these unforgettable moments as a start line or finish line volunteer. Duties include cheering on riders, helping set up or assisting bag check.
Volunteer with us!
Want to be a part of the 10th Anniversary Empire State Ride, but cycling across New York State isn’t the right fit this year? Join the adventure as a volunteer!
Volunteers are key to the success of Empire State Ride. Each day, we are asking volunteers from nearby communities to assist in a variety of ways.
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[H2] Available Volunteer Opportunities
ESR Route Volunteer
Rest stops are located every 20 miles from NYC to Niagara Falls along the Empire State Ride route. We need volunteers to take on the following responsibilities:
- Set up and clean up
- Welcome ambassadors and cheerleaders
- Distribute food and beverages
[button] Sign Up – Link to: https://www.rpalliancevolunteers.org/need/?s=1&need_init_id=9715 ]
ESR Community Rally Volunteer [link to: Link to: https://www.rpalliancevolunteers.org/need/?s=1&need_init_id=9715
Live in New York State? We might be coming to your town. Welcome our cyclists into your neighborhood and cheer them on along their adventure. Create signs, ring cowbells and shake pom poms. If you are interested in organizing a small group of cheerleaders to cheer on riders as they pass by, please sign up. We will identify a time and location on the route for your group to gather.
You can also get involved as a local vendor or musical group! Bring the event to life with your tunes and talents or serve up your delectable treats to fuel the riders and spectators.
[button] Sign Up – Link to https://www.rpalliancevolunteers.org/need/?s=1&need_init_id=9715]
Weeklong Volunteer [ https://www.rpalliancevolunteers.org/need/?s=1&need_init_id=9715]
Weeklong volunteers are handpicked by our dedicated staff, and spaces are limited to ensure a meaningful and impactful experience. Please note that transportation to and from the event is the responsibility of each volunteer. Weeklong volunteers are expected to dedicate 8 hours each day to various tasks and activities. Shift start and end times may vary to accommodate the diverse needs of our event.
Our weeklong volunteers play a crucial role in the success of our event. Here’s what tasks you can expect:
- Boost bus ambassador
- Lunch rest stop
- Hotel shuttle assistance
- Camp set up/clean up
Weeklong volunteers who are interested in staying at camp overnight will be provided tent accommodations.
ESR Camp Volunteer [link to: Link to https://www.rpalliancevolunteers.org/need/?s=1&need_init_id=9715]
Empire State Ride campsites are in seven communities across New York State: Staten Island, Somers, Rhinebeck, Albany, Utica, Weedsport and Spencerport.
Volunteers will assist with base camp management, welcome riders to the campsite, help them recover and get them road-ready for the next day’s ride. As a campsite volunteer, you may also be asked to help with some of the following:
- Guest services
- Food and beverage service
- Set up camp and event facilities
[button] Volunteer at camp – Link to: https://www.rpalliancevolunteers.org/need/?s=1&need_init_id=9715
ESR Start Line and Finish Line Volunteer
Support the Empire State Ride road warriors as they start and finish their seven-day journey. Be a part of these unforgettable moments as a start line or finish line volunteer. Duties include cheering on riders, helping set up or assisting bag check.
Learn more about being an Empire State Ride volunteer. (link to blog)
