The 2024 Volunteer Expression Of Interest is now open.
About Volunteering
The Finke Desert Race has been run annually in Alice Springs for more than 45 years (2023 was the 47th race) and throughout this time has been a community run event organized and operated by volunteers with support from part-time paid staff in the admin and information technology areas. Last year there were 300+ registered volunteers. Many of these are Alice Springs residents but many come from other parts of Australia sometimes on an annual basis. The volunteers bring a huge range of knowledge, skills and experience to the event.
Anyone can volunteer and there are minimal prerequisites, depending on your role, for many of the tasks that need doing. While some jobs require training and accreditation (e.g. becoming a scrutineer) there are many that don’t (e.g. car park attendants, catering, etc.). Team Leaders will make sure that volunteers are competent to fill their roles and where necessary training will be provided and briefings will be arranged.
A Guide to Volunteer Roles
The Finke Desert Race is a non-profit community based event that relies heavily on volunteers. Volunteer expressions of interest are open. Prospective volunteers can browse the PDF guide to the diverse roles that volunteers play.
Registration
ALL volunteers MUST register in the week before the race. Registration will take place at the Finke Start/Finish Line during office hours. It is vital that volunteers register so that we can ensure contact details, including emergency contacts, are up to date; licenses (if required) are sighted and that volunteers receive their entitlements. Expressions of interest will open online and many of the volunteer positions are filled not long after. This allows the committee time to organise teams, rosters, training etc. If you are keen to participate as a volunteer, it is advised that you express your interest early rather than waiting until registration week.
For any enquiries following your expression of interest form please email:
Maps & Road Closures
Maps of the track and diagrams of the venues are available below. These may be updated from time.
Occupational Health & Safety
The Finke Desert Race is firmly commited to provide as far as reasonably practicable a work environment that is safe and without risk to health.
