As you reflect on your upcoming race calendar, consider penciling in a few races where you support as a volunteer. Once the season hits and summer schedules become full, it's easy to miss an opportunity or forget to make time to give back. Adding this to your agenda now locks it in place.
As athletes of the sport, it is important we give back to the sport. To fuel change and encourage forward momentum within the sport, it is essential we contribute as the athlete and the volunteer. This season, and every season, consider reaching out to an event management company in your area, or even somewhere you may be traveling, and volunteer at one of their events. This is a great way to support the community and the sport, develop a greater appreciation for all the small details of putting on an event, and cheer on fellow friends, family and community members who are racing.
More than ever, event management companies require the support of numerous volunteers to put on successful, well-run events. There are many opportunities and areas in which your help would be welcomed and greatly appreciated. For most event management companies, events cannot be run without the support and help of volunteers.
This is also a great way to get your kids involved in volunteering locally and is a great introduction to the sport. Set aside time to look at races local to you and reach out as soon as possible to volunteer.