Get Involved
Come as you are to KB4C
The KB4C Derby isn’t only for athletes! There are TONS of ways you can get involved with the event that are fun, helpful and rewarding. Maybe you love volunteering, have a talent for art, run a business, or love to entertain! The only requirement: a desire to leave the world a little better than it was before. You have a place here!
Ways to be involved:
Volunteer - see list below for different opportunities
Donate Art - Boards of Hope, auction item, raffle item, art installation, awards
Set up a tent or booth to represent your business - must align with our core values and requires an in-kind donation minimum
Entertain!- Are you a musical artist, DJ, or performer? We would love to work with you!
Contact rachel@projectkoru.org
Volunteer at KB4C
KB4C is almost completely run by volunteers, so we can always use your help! We are seeking volunteers to help us out before and during event weekend. If you are reliable, enthusiastic about doing great things in the world, and are stoked for a weekend full of fun, we’d love to have you as a volunteer!
We are looking for both committee leaders and general volunteers in all areas. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the positions below, please contact rachel@projectkoru.org. We will get back to you as soon as possible with volunteer positions available!
EVENT WEEKEND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
General:
Kids Face Painters
Greeters
Prize Coordinator
Raffle Assistants
Awards Assistant
Sponsor Assistant
Event Logistics:
Setup & Tear-down (must be able-bodied)
In-town gophers (must know Hood River)
Banner & Flags Setup & Tear Down
Stage Setup & Tear Down (must be able-bodied)
Scaffolding Setup and Teardown (must be able bodied)
Race:
Beach Safety (kite launchers & landers)
Information Runners
JetSki Race Support
On-call First Aid
Lifeguards (must be CPR certified)
SUP Support (for swim events)
Registration:
Event Greeters
Registration Staff (must be patient & personable)
Merchandise Sales (must be good with numbers & organizing)
Kids Art Tent:
Art Coordinator
Art Helpers
Artists!
Food & Beverage / Athletes Lounge:
Beer Pourers (must be 21+, reliable, OLCC servers permit a bonus)
Athlete Lunch Serving Staff
General Athletes Lounge Staff
Cookie Mamas! (bake, make, or provision athlete fuel for the Athletes Lounge for 7/6)
Auctions / Raffles:
Boards of Hope Artists
Live Auction Presenters & Staff (you will be Vanna White)
Raffle Tent Staff (fun job full of action, must be a people person and organized)
Rubber Duckie Race Team (sell rubber duckies all day and help them race!)
Donate auction, prize, & raffle items
A large part of the KB4C event is our auction, top fundraising prizes, derby prizes, and raffles. We are currently looking for donated items such as gear, clothing, boards of hope, hotel accommodations, artwork, craftsmanship items, swag bag items, or anything you would be stoked to win in a raffle or auction! Your donation items help us reach our fundraising goals and send many more young adult cancer survivors to a life changing Project Koru program.
Do you have an amazing item you would like to donate to be auctioned, won, or raffled off?
If you would like to make a donation and help us toward our goal this year, please fill out this form to indicate what will be in your donation, and we will be in contact!
If you are looking to submit a board of hope, click here.
You can contact rachel@project.koru if you have any further questions.
Thank you in advance for your donation!
Sponsor KB4C
Are you a local small business owner who cares deeply about your community? Or maybe you work for a corporation that’s passionate about funding cancer survivor wellness and outdoor recreation? If this sounds like you, then there’s no better way for you to effect change than to sponsor KB4C!
Get your company’s name in front of hundreds of kiter’s and outdoor enthusiasts who are passionate about doing good by reaching out to rachel@projectkoru.org
