Also, we are still looking for a few good volunteers to help us produce the event. Please consider passing this note on to friends or family who might be interested in participating in a great working vacation!

Ride Around Washington (RAW) celebrates its 14th year this August with a route that brings together the beauty and splendor of two of our favorite routes in the State as we Pedal Palousa.

Do you want to participate but don't feel you can ride? Volunteer instead! We need your help as 250 bicyclists participate in this wonderful adventure. This is a six-day camping tour starting in Chewelah, WA.

We ask volunteers to commit to the entire week of the ride. Volunteers work an average of eight hours a day but some work as many as 12 hours. All volunteers should plan to arrive at the starting location on Saturday, Aug 4, by 4 p.m. and will return home the following Saturday. While we cover your food, camping fees and gas expense, and you will need to bring a tent, sleeping bag, towel and other personal items. We always try to provide nice breaks for all volunteers, plus we guarantee that you will enjoy working with the team.

Support Car Driver: Requires a van, SUV or car with bike rack to be able to pick up stranded riders. It involves driving, handling radio/phone communications. The job is to move riders forward along the route (who are unable to continue riding), and to encourage and support the riders. The task requires stopping and getting in and out of vehicle frequently. It is important for drivers to practice patience and be able to handle pressure situations.

Qualification: Driver must have a current (clean) driver's license and auto insurance, over the age of 21, should be able to lift 40 lbs, and be comfortable spending long periods of time in a vehicle. You must feel comfortable driving through tight rider and pedestrian areas. Courteous people skills are a plus! If you apply for this position, you'll need to fax a copy of your current driver's license and auto insurance to 206-522-2407 Attn: Diana Larson.

Lunch Stop Lead: The lead will survey the site looking at entry and exit points to consider the best location for lunch site set up, allowing for good flow through that will keep things moving. The lunch van will be unloaded, tables set up, and drinks put on ice and lunch organized, ready to serve to riders when they arrive. A check list will be maintained for riders who previously ordered vegetarian or PB&j. Tables will be kept stocked with chips, fruit and snacks. After the last rider has passed by, the site will be packed up and and the site left cleaner than found. You must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, and should bring a pair of work gloves.

Lunch Stop Assistant: The assistant will help the load lunch van with supplies for the day and ride to the lunch stop. The lunch van will be unloaded, tables set up, drinks put on ice and lunch made ready to serve to riders. A check list will be maintained for riders who previously ordered vegetarian or PB&J. Tables will be kept stocked with chips, fruit and snacks. Keep rest stop clean and tidy throughout the event. After the last rider has passed by, the site will be packed up and and the site left cleaner than found. Prepare lunch van for the next day. You must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, and should bring a pair of work gloves. Excellent support position for anyone aged 18 & over.

In Camp Volunteer: These individuals perform a wide variety of duties to ensure that camp runs smoothly and is a fun and safe for the riders. Required to attend pre-ride briefings each day. Excellent position for anyone over the aged 18 & over.

Volunteers should be available for the entire week of RAW, August 4 - 10, 2012.

Information about the positions and more details can be found at http://www.cascade.org/About/Volunteer.cfm where you can click on the "volunteer sign-up form", which will take you to the volunteer registration web page. For any additional questions please email the volunteer coordinator at diana.larson@cascadebicycleclub.org.