Volunteer at the East Coast Classic

Join us as a volunteer for our trial and be part of the biggest Alert K9 event!

We are excited to offer our volunteers the following perks:

Priority entry to the trial!
First choice of on-site cabin reservations!
For every half day you volunteer, you'll receive three of your components or games at cost.

Check out the fine print below for full details on these perks.

Don’t miss this chance to secure your place at our trial!

Volunteer Jobs

Table Steward

The Table Steward plays a vital and dynamic role in ensuring that all paperwork is ready for the Judges as they are ready for the next dog. They efficiently gather the necessary documents from the Trial Secretaries before each level begins, ensuring everything is in order for the Judges to score the dogs seamlessly. Additionally, the Table Steward ensures that completed paperwork is promptly given to the Runner for delivery back to the Trial Secretary.

Timer

The Timer is essential for accurately recording each team's performance. They ensure clock starts and stops precisely when the team begins and ends their work, allowing the judge note the official time on the score sheets. This accuracy of the recorded time is crucial for accurately capturing team performance during the competition.

Gate Keeper

The Gate Keeper plays a vital role in managing the entry of competitors into the search area. They are responsible for staging each competitor in the designated area, ensuring a smooth transition into their search as soon as the Judge signals readiness. This position is essential for maintaining an efficient and orderly progression through our running order.

Runner

The Runner is dedicated to one primary task: running. Their role involves transporting essential paperwork from the judge to the trial secretary for efficient processing. By ensuring the trial secretary receives these documents promptly, we facilitate timely processing and confirmation of new titles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I have never done any of the jobs above before. Can I still volunteer to help?

A: Absolutely! We would still love your help! We'd love to know your experience at dog trials (if you have volunteered at other types of trials and what your background is in scent detection).

Q: Can I volunteer and compete at the same time?

A: You are encouraged to attend our event as both a competitor and volunteer. We will require that you are not competing during the part of the day you are volunteering. Ie. if you want to volunteer in the morning on Saturday, you will not be eligible to compete in either of the Advanced, Excellent, or Elite happening during that time slot.

Q: I am not competing at your trial but want to volunteer, is that ok?

A: ABSOLUTELY! You gem of a person! Please indicate on your form that you are not competing. We will be in touch on compensation for you.

The Fine Print...

Alert K9 is committed to fostering an environment that is safe and welcoming to both our canine and human competitors. We hold all of our volunteers to a strict Code of Conduct. By signing up to Volunteer at the East Coast Classic, you agree to adhere to our Code of Conduct.
Cabins will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The volunteer sign-up form records timestamps, and we will use those timestamps to determine cabin reservation priority. Please note that no discounts will be provided on cabin reservations for volunteers.
When your entries to the trial are accepted, you will receive a discount code to use at time of checkout. If you have any troubles, please email alertk9nb@gmail.com