Yukon River Quest

6 days ago


Whitehorse, Canada Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon Full time

Task description:

Located at the Coalmine Campground in Carmacks, the Medics provide medical service to paddlers requiring attention at the checkpoint. Typical problems are heat or cold related issues, strains, blisters to hands, rubbing abrasions to the back and digestive issues. A large tent is provided specifically for the medical crew in Carmacks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prior to race start, review a list of supplies provided by the YRQ and advise of any extra supplies needed

Assess racer injuries and/or conditions and provide any necessary first aid

If required, advise racers as to whether they should continue or withdraw from the race

Correspond with the Race Marshal and Communications Centre concerning ill or injured racers

Skills needed:

Certification in an advanced medical care discipline (sports medicine, RN, EMR, Wilderness First Aid)

Knowledge of athletic injuries specific to paddling

Comfortable being outdoors for a length of time

Time commitment:

The checkpoint at Carmacks opens on Wednesday 26th at 4pm. The first medic shift begins 4am on Thursday 27th June and the last shift finishes on Friday 28th at 8am. Every 4 hr shift during this time frame requires two medics to provide any medical attention required.

Incentive for the volunteer:

YRQ volunteer shirt, Volunteer Appreciation Night at Coast Mountain Sports on Tuesday 25th June (beverages and snacks, discount on any purchses) great experience for a world class sporting event, great opportunity to give to your community.

Staff position that will supervise the volunteer:

Carmacks Coordinator

Tory Russell

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