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Every year, more than 400 people dedicate what hours they can to help ensure the traditions, values, facilities, and programs of the non-profit Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society continue to play an important role in their community. They are volunteers, and without them, the programs and events you’ve come to enjoy through the years and where the next generation will be nurtured, might not exist.
If you can spare time or expertise to give back to your community in any capacity, we would love to hear from you. If you know of a friend in your circle who might want to help, please mention us. We appreciate your new or continued commitment to MRAS.
Front Reception/Volunteer Coordinator
Repair and Painting of Bleachers in the back
Painting Sand Ring
Trimming back overgrowth in the campground
Painting End of Barns – white
Replacing the wood on the infield garden area
Painting the grey metal panels around the rodeo ring
Filling In gopher holes
Washing Doors
Washing Windows
Painting Hall Building
Sweeping concrete around MRAS
Cleaning of horse stalls
JUST CALL THE WEEK BEFORE SO WE HAVE THE SUPPLIES ALL READY FOR YOU.
Not a runner? Not a problem. Join the fun of participating in our Half Marathon event anyway! See full race details at www.millarvillehalfmarathon.com or contact us at millarvillefarmershalf@gmail.com or 403-931-3411 to indicate your interest.
All volunteers receive a commemorative t-shirt and other rewards for generously donating your time to our cause. We also need volunteers helping in the week before the race.
Be part of our volunteer team of more than 100 and join us for a great morning!
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:
Pre-Race
Help with pre-race package stuffing – A few hours work. The more bodies, the shorter the day.
Race package pickup – Details available closer to the event date
Help with pre-race package pickup – Details available closer to the event date
Race Day
Parking control/Shuttle Bus assistance – Details available closer to the event date
Parking Control – Details available closer to the event date
Course Marshal – From Black Diamond to Turner Valley, to MRAS. Among the most important of positions among our volunteer crew. Time commitments vary between an hour in the early morning to several hours later in the morning, but everyone is done by 11 a.m. A course marshall is typically positioned at a turn or intersection and ensures runners know the direction they should be going while keeping the route clear of obstacles. And you are a primary cheerleader and occasional hugger. Expect runners to say “thank you” a lot.
Water Stations – there are six water stations, positioned every three KM. Mixing Gatorade and handing out cups of liquids to runners. Lots of cheering. Wear a cowboy hat!
Finish Area Crew – various tasks including course marshalls, assisting the timing crew, helping with the food tent, handing out medals to runners, assisting with information, set-up and take-down. Positions range from 7:30 a.m. to noon.
Participant Bag Check – Pre-Race and Post-Race, runners may want to “check” an item like a sweater into our care at Black Diamond and pick it up at the Racetrack at the end
Volunteer Host: Assist with giving out t-shirts, meal vouchers, name tags, and recording/ verifying contact information for each volunteer.
Track Crossing Security: Ensure our guests’ and visitors’ safety by ensuring the racetrack is safe to cross and not in use by horses and/or tractors.
Committee Volunteers: We are looking for help on our committee.
For more information, please contact the MRAS office@mras-track.com or (403) 931-3411
The Fair utilizes the time and talent of over 300 volunteers. Each section of the Fair is managed by a Fair veteran and most need extra help with:
Set up before the Fair (starts the week before the fair, daytime hours, and/or Wednesday evening)
Judging assistants to record judge’s comments (Friday before the fair starting at 5:30 pm, until about 10:00pm)
Fair weekend support (shifts available between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm) in all areas
Take down (Monday and Tuesday after the Fair weekend)
If you want to learn more about how the Fair operates, learn more about how quality is judged in any of the bench exhibit areas, or are looking to make new friends and become part of a vibrant community of people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests, the Fair is the place to find it all. Send email inquiries to fair@millarvilleracetrack.com or call the
MRAS office at 403-931-3411.
Committee Volunteers: We are looking for help on our committee.
Committee Volunteers: Help with vendor selection, set up, tear down, and parking committee, volunteer coordination for summer programs, contact Melonie McKee at Melonie@mras-track.com
Please submit Market Assistant resumes
to market@mras-track.com or call 403-931-3411 with any questions.
