VOLUNTEERING WITH HPRS

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VOLUNTEER AND EARN REWARDS!

The Most Generous Volunteer Rewards Program In Colorado

JOIN THE #ADVERSITY ARMY AND VOLUNTEER TODAY!

Note: The Franklin Mountains event takes place in El Paso, Texas. All other events take place in Colorado. To see the dates of each event, please see our ‘Events’ page

TO VOLUNTEER FOR ONE OF OUR EVENTS, PLEASE CLICK ON RACE NAME LINK ABOVE!

Every recreational event that takes place is only as successful as the number of dedicated volunteers who come together to make it all happen. Human Potential races are no different. To some, volunteering sounds a lot like work. To others, it’s an opportunity to play a vital role in the success of those who participate. Volunteering is a great time, and we rely on a dedicated few to elevate our events to the next level. It doesn’t matter if a race is for profit or not for profit, they can’t happen without volunteers. 

Volunteering is a great way to learn about ultras. If you’re a veteran runner, it provides an opportunity for you to teach others the traditions and craft of our sport. If you’re brand spankin’ new, volunteering lets you see “the crazy” up close and personal. You can learn an awful lot from your peers through the act of volunteerism at a race.

Every year during RegFest, we award The Logan Polfuss Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award to the individual(s) whose selfless service to our community is a notch above the rest.

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TO VOLUNTEER FOR TRAIL WORK, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

We typically need volunteers for the following positions:

• Aid Station Captain & Assistant Aid Station Captain
• Aid Station Support Staff
• Course Marking & Sweeping
• Parking Attendants
• Check-In/Registration Crew
• Finish Line Crew (Timers/Awards)
• Event Set-Up & Take-Down
• Medical Staff (MD, PA, RN, EMT, WFR)

Each event has its own set of volunteer needs. Those needs have been broken down into specific tasks and shifts across the entire timeline of an event; from set-up to take down.

Generally our shortest shifts are 2-3 hours in length for things like check-in, the store, set-up, tear-down, and/or course marking and sweeping.ᅠSome shifts are 4-6 hours in length, others are 8-10 hours in length.ᅠ

The length of each shift depends on the task at hand, the event location (who wants to drive 3 hours to volunteer for 2 hours?), and our specific needs based on geography.

If you don't see a shift or timeframe that works for you, reach out and we'll gladly find a time and place where you can lend a hand. There's always work to be done and we just about never have enough volunteers.ᅠEmail us at info@HumanPotentialRunning.com

We have implemented two waves in the volunteer registration process. The first wave consists of the minimum number of volunteer shifts we need covered for a successful event. Kind of like a "skeleton crew." The 2nd wave is implemented after we fill wave 1 slots, and these are the "nice to have" additional volunteers to make an event more supported. It behooves you to register for volunteer slots as early as possible to maximize your credits earning potential.ᅠ

1st Wave Volunteers: HPRS will provide you with $10/hr in HPRS Race Credits for every hour worked between the hours of 6am and 10pm. For any hour worked between the hours of 10pm and 6am, you will earn $15/hr in HPRS Race Credits.

2nd Wave Volunteers: HPRS will provide you with $5/hr in HPRS Race Credits for every hour worked between the hours of 6am and 10pm. For any hour worked between the hours of 10pm and 6am, you will earn $10/hr in HPRS Race Credits.

Should you work at an HPRS Trail work day, you will earn a comp race entry (up to 50-Miles in length) for spending the day with us. If you want to run something longer than 50-miles, then you may use your earned credits for a percentage off the registration fees of the longer distance.ᅠ

Credits are just that, credits, and may not be redeemed for cash.

Credits will expire one year from the date they are earned. So if you work a race with us on June 3, 2023... your earned credits will expire on June 3, 2024 whether you use them or not.

The race you choose to run does not need to occur on or before June 3, 2024 in this case. You just need to request your code (issues 1x) by the June 3rd date. You can run any race open for registration at the time you request your code.ᅠ

A few days after the conclusion of the event you volunteered at, you will receive an email from a member of our staff. That email will detail where to locate the number of credits available to you. This is in our Volunteer Hours and Credit Tracker.

When you are ready to use your credits, you'll email us with the name of the event, and the distance within that event, you wish to sign up for -or- an email CCing the person whom will be using your credits for a race of their own.

Any credits earned are 100% transferable. We ask that you please email us, and CC the person you wish to transfer your credits to, so that we can set them up with a code and adjust our volunteer credits tracker accordingly.

Yes, but you must first reach the 100-hours threshold. Once you give 100 or more hours of your time to HPRS in a calendar year (1/1 - 12/31) you may begin to use your earned credits on HPRS gear and swag.

 

Anyone who volunteers 32 or more hours with HPRS in a calendar year (January 1 - December 31) will earn a HPRS Foam trucker hat.

Anyone who volunteers 80 or more hours with HPRS in a calendar year (January 1 - December 31) will earn a HPRS hoody. You can choose from our purple hoody, our performance hoody, or a hoody from our friends at Vapor Apparel. In the case of our performance hoody or a Vapor Apparel hoody, you can have those hoody's customized with any HPRS logo heat sublimated onto the garment!

At this point you've got to be getting sick of us. Once you reach the 100 hour mark of hours volunteered, you may use your earned credits for any items in the HPRS store. This is in addition to the hat and HPRS hoody you'll have already earned for crossing earlier thresholds. Because we will be paying for these custom items out of pocket, we require that you use "double credits" when paying for an item. So a $50 hoody will cost you $100 in earned race credits. 

At 100 hours and a minimum payment of $10/hr in HPRS Credits, it's safe to assume that you'll be running for free for the next year as well.ᅠᅠ

All volunteers are welcome to camp with us FREE OF CHARGE. There is no need to reserve a campsite with us if you are a volunteer, one has already been reserved for you. Please do reach out with questions on where you are allowed to camp when applicable (ex: camping out at your aid station location).

YES! We are all about you bringing your entire family out for a weekend of adventure with HPRS. We feel that these types of events especially can be incredibly inspiring for our younger generation, and it could go a long way in their appreciating that we can do hard things. Besides, we need to get kids outside more!

That said, we leave it to parents to ascertain if their child(ren) are a good fit for volunteerism at a race. Obviously course marking or sweeping may not be the best role for kiddo. While we welcome your kids joining you for volunteer duties, we respectfully ask that the focus remain on serving our runners rather than having to wrangle the chitlins.

Please also note that only those aged 14 and older will earn race credits for volunteer hours.ᅠ

We recognize that the expense of doggy daycare is a barrier that prevents some folks from volunteering with us. Even though we have had issues with dogs of volunteers in the past, we have decided to loosen our "No Dogs" policy for volunteers with the following policies.

1.) All volunteers who wish to bring their dog must first reach out to our race director via email for final approval. Please do not bring your dog without first having this interaction.

2.) Course Markers and Sweeps may bring their dog so long as they follow all dog rules and regulations of the associated land managers and their trails. This includes dog access and on/off-leash regulations. Only one (1) dog is permitted to run with a marker or sweep

3.) Volunteers are allowed to bring their dog to aid station shifts so long as that aid station does not also serve as a start/finish line or an aid station with crew access.

4.) Only one (1) dog is allowed at an aid station at a time. If a volunteer has already indicated that they are bringing their dog, a second request for a dog will be denied. If you are the owner of multiple dogs, only one (1) dog will be permitted to attend with you.

5.) Your dog must be leashed and/or contained at all times. Your dog must remain at least 30 yards (90') away from an aid station table and/or runners at all times. 

6.) If your dog cannot handle being leashed or away from people without having a spazz/whine attack or hours long barking symphony (constant or intermittent)… you should not bring your dog. Please, only dogs with a considerable level of self control and can remain calm are permitted.

Finally, understand that should you bring your dog for volunteer duties and any one of these policies are found to be ignored or not adhered to; We reserve the right to not issue earned volunteer credits and you may be held liable for any restitution required in the event of an incident with another person or to the lands in which we use. It also becomes a reality that these policies be revoked and we return to a strict "No Dogs" policy for everyone. Please don't ruin it for everyone!

In accordance with our refund and credit policiesLess than thirty (30) days out from any eventThe runner who wishes to withdraw from the event volunteers at the same event instead. This opportunity will only be available providing that the event has a need for volunteers at the time of the participant’s withdrawal.

A “need for volunteers” is defined as HPRS not meeting our minimum number of volunteers needed to host a full quality event. This opportunity requires the participant to register for, and complete, at least 8-hours of volunteer service at the event they are withdrawing from. HPRS has a volunteer roster for each race, where volunteer "NEEDS" are listed with a red VACANT in large font. You do not need to fill the role of the Vacancy specifically, so long as we can find another volunteer to move into that role instead. 

Once the volunteer assignment is complete, HPRS will gladly provide the participant any credits earned through the HPRS volunteer program plus 50% of your original entry fee paid (minus RunSignUp.com taxes and fees) as a credit.

About Our Volunteer Roles

About Volunteering in a Aid Station Captain or Aid Station Support Role

About Volunteering in a Course Marking or Course Sweep Role

About Volunteering in a Course Set-Up or Tear Down Role

About Volunteering in a Race Check-In Role

About Volunteering in a Finish Line Role