Volunteers are needed at the various Checkpoints on the route to assist teams and observers coming into the checkpoints. Assistance with directing traffic and providing information to the public is also welcome. Volunteers are especially needed at the Stage locations in Chicago IL, Rolla MO, Barstow CA and the Finish Line. We will also need some volunteers that are interested in assisting during the entire event. One type of volunteer that travels the route is an Observer.
Observers travel with teams to record the teams' progress along the route.
Additional information is available about being an Observer. Because of the nature of the 2001 route, all volunteers that are helping for the entire rayce should be prepared for the possibility of camping during the event. All necessary training, uniform T-shirts and refreshments are provided to volunteers. Rayce days begin early and often end late. Please be aware that it is not unusual for staff to have 12 to 15 hour days.