Why volunteer?
It takes nearly one thousand volunteers to host the largest cycling festival in North America over four days each April as the Laguna Seca Raceway is transformed from sports cars to a celebration of all things cycling. Non-profit groups from the tri-County area provide volunteers and in return receive a financial grant based on the hours contributed and jobs performed. Financial grants range from $250 - $10,000 and on average we award a total of $75,000 to our non-profit partners in appreciation of their support. Volunteers receive lunch on the day they volunteer, an event t-shirt, and a free 4-day event pass.
How can I get my organization involved?
Each non-profit organization designates a team captain to be the point of contact for their volunteers. We provide the team captain with a link to our Volunteer Local online sign-up platform which they can share to make it easy for their volunteers to sign-up for a shift, enter their t-shirt size, and sign the event waiver. The Sea Otter Classic Foundation, a non-profit organization created by the Sea Otter Classic, coordinates all volunteer activity for the event. Team captains are welcome to pick-up their volunteer t-shirts and parking passes in advance, or volunteers can pick them up before their shift. We host an informational Zoom meeting with Team Captains two weeks before the event to provide a comprehensive overview, review logistics, and answer questions.
What kind of volunteer jobs do you need help with?
The Sea Otter Classic hosts events ranging from Road Racing to Cross Country Mountain Bike, Downhill, Gravel, Gran Fondo tours, and serves as the kick-off race for the Life Time Grand Prix. The Festival features 1,000 exhibitors from throughout the cycling and outdoor industries. Volunteers are needed help with registration, the Kids’ Ride Zone, to serve as course marshals, support finish line hospitality, staff a bike valet and information booths, and much more.
I’m not affiliated with an organization, can I still volunteer?
Yes, we welcome volunteers from the local community and those attending the event to pitch in and help out.
Where Do Volunteers Check-in on the Day of their Shift?
We provide a dedicated volunteer parking area at the bottom of Wolf Hill. If you haven’t picked up your parking pass in advance, let the parking staff know you are a volunteer as you drive in. Once parked it’s a short walk to the Volunteer Office located inside the Registration Building.
How can get involved as a Sea Otter Classic Volunteer?
For additional information contact: Jeff Lindenthal at jeff@socfdn.org.