Volunteer Opportunities

  • Volunteer on a Leadership Board
  • Sanctioned Multisport Event
  • National Championships
  • State and Regional Championships
  • Youth Events

Volunteer on a Leadership Board

Board of Directors 
Regions 
Committees

Volunteer Locally 

Triathlon and multisport events require a team of volunteers in order to make the event possible. These volunteers do anything from pre-race packet stuffing to post-race teardown. Many race directors also provide opportunities for discounted race entries or other benefits for volunteers. At the end of the day, events often cannot be successful without the help that volunteers provide. To give back and support your local multisport community, consider volunteering your time at a local race or USA Triathlon National Championship. 

Sanctioned Multisport Events

  1. Locate an event near you using the Sanctioned Event Calendar.
  2. Enter your zip code and how far you are willing to travel.
  3. Select an event that works for your schedule.
  4. Visit the event website to locate volunteer information.
  5. Look for a volunteer registration page (very similar to athlete registration page).
  6. Some will list the race director or volunteer coordinator’s email who you can contact.
  7. Others might use a third-party volunteer organization which should be located on their website. Enter your information in the volunteer registration or email the volunteer coordinator/race director showing you are interested.
  8. Be sure to provide your background, history and knowledge of the sport as you might be able to fill a role that needs that extra experience.
  9. Be flexible in what roles you are selected for. All tasks, big and small, are essential to having a successful event.
  10. Follow the instructions that are given for you leading up to your shift
  11. Show up when you are asked to be there, have fun giving back to the sport!

National Championships

  1. Locate championship dates and locations at the National Championships webpage.
  2. Sign up via the volunteer page for the event.

State, Regional Championships

  1. Locate event list on the State Championships page or the Regional Championships page.
  2. Select an event that you would like to support. 
  3. Visit the event website to locate volunteer information.
  4. Look for a volunteer registration page (very similar to athlete registration page).
  5. Some will list the race director or volunteer coordinator’s email who you can contact. Others might use a third-party volunteer organization which should be located on their website.
  6. Send an email to Event.Services@usatriathlon.org so we can send your information on to the event director. In your email, please share your event and multisport experience so your skills can be utilized along with the date and name of the event you would like to volunteer at. USAT will share your information with the race director along with your desire to volunteer.

Youth Events

  1. Locate possible youth events in your area using the Sanctioned Event Calendar  
  2. Become educated in SafeSport to help improve the sport for all
  3. Visit AthleteSafety.org and take the Parent’s Guide to Misconduct in Sport.

With all these opportunities to become involved, please share what you are doing or plan to with Event.Services@usatriathlon.org so we can track the impact you are having!