World Cup Event Volunteers

We are looking for support volunteers for our two World Cup events in November and December - NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!

  • BMW IBSF World Cup Bobsleigh & Skeleton, November 24-26, 2022
  • EBERSPÄCHER World Cup Luge, December 8-10, 2022

Watch the world's best bobsleigh, skeleton and luge athletes compete and get a behind the scenes look at the events! See below for volunteering details &needs for each event.

BMW IBSF World Cup Bobsleigh & Skeleton (Nov. 24-26, 2022)

This year's BMW IBSF World Cup will bring the world's best bobsleigh and skeleton athletes back to the Whistler Sliding Centre after a 3-year pandemic hiatus! Be part of this event, and follow the action from one of the trackside volunteer positions. No experience is required!

Volunteer Perks - What's "in it" for you?
  • A light meal for every shift you work
  • Free Passenger Bobsleigh ride for every 2 shifts worked
  • FRONT row seats to the best show in town!

We are currently finalizing volunteer demand plans. Volunteer positions will be available between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm in morning and afternoon shifts. Among others, we will be looking to fill the following positions:

  • Road Access/Parking Control: Directing people and vehicle traffic to appropriate locations.
  • Doping Control Chaperone: Chaperoning the athletes chosen for testing from the finish area to the testing area (professionals will be administering all tests)
  • Floating Position: Floating between positions to support other volunteers and offer breaks.

For more information or to register as a volunteer, please contact Claire Conrad by email or phone 604-964-0040 x 2205.

EBERSPÄCHER World Cup Luge (Dec 8-10, 2022)

Luge is the fastest of all three sliding sports! Get close to the action and support this exciting event, featuring the world's best athletes. We are currently seeking volunteers to fill the following positions -  No experience is required!

Volunteer Perks - What's "in it" for you?
  • A light meal for every shift you work
  • Entered to win fabulous prizes
  • Invite to the After Party at Longhorns on Dec 10!
  • FRONT row seats to the best show in town!

For more information or to sign up, please contact Rusty Livingston by email.

Position Available Shifts

Ticket Booth

Checking and selling tickets to the event:

Friday December 9th:

  • 11:30am – 3:00pm, 2 required
  • 3:00pm – 6:30pm, 2 required

Saturday December 10th:

  • 10:00am - 1:00pm, 2 required
  • 12:30pm – 3:30pm, 2 required

Road Access Control

Directing people and vehicle traffic to appropriate locations:

Friday December 9th:

  • 12:00pm – 3:30pm, 1 required
  • 3:00pm – 6:30pm, 1 required

Saturday December 10th:

  • 10:30am – 1:30pm, 1 required
  • 1:00pm – 4:00pm, 1 required

Wayfinding

Directing spectators from and to the Excalibur gondola:

Friday December 9th:

  • 12:30pm – 4:00pm, 2 required
  • 3:30pm –7:00pm, 2 required

Saturday December 10th:

  • 10:30am – 1:30pm, 2 required
  • 1:30pm – 4:00pm, 2 required

Doping Control Chaperone

Chaperoning the athletes chosen for testing from the finish area to the testing area. (professionals will be administering all tests):

Friday December 9th:

  • Time - TBD, 2 required

Saturday December 10th:

  • Time - TBD, 2 required

Spectator Host/Hostesses

Providing front line information and guidance for our valued spectators, ensuring safety rules are being followed:

Friday December 9th:

  • 12:30pm - 4:00pm, 2 required
  • 3:30pm – 7:00pm, 2 required

Saturday December 10th:

  • 10:30am – 1:30pm, 2 required
  • 1:00pm – 4:00pm, 2 required

Floating Position

Floating between positions to support other volunteers and offer breaks:

Friday December 9th:

  • 1:00pm – 4:30pm, 2 required
  • 3:00pm – 6:30pm, 2 required

Saturday December 10th:

  • 11:00am – 2:00pm, 2 required
  • 1:00pm – 4:00pm, 2 required