The Archaeological Research Institute is looking for volunteers to help at the ARI Adventure Trek!
Info about the event is below with duties to follow:
A mentally and physically challenging fundraising event and party for everyone. Learn about what archaeologists do when they find an artifact! Complete the challenges the fastest to win a prize! After the race, enjoy vendor booths, a cookout, and learning activities for the whole family!
Where does the run take place? At the Guard Archaeological Preserve and the Oxbow in Lawrenceburg, IN.
When: Rain or Shine September 21 st (Weather Delays for thunderstorms & high winds).
Packet Pickup: 8:00 AM on the day of the race.
Adventure Trek begins at 9:00 AM with staggered starts by decision
Adults 18+, Children 3yrs-17yrs
Adventure Trek Event Duration: 1.5-2 hours After Party: 10:30 AM- 4:00 PM
We are in need of volunteers to help staff with our event. Duties will include:
- Activity resets: We will have 7 challenge stations set up with a different activity that will have to be reset each team a team passes through.
- Timing contestants at each station: Keeping start and stop times of contestants as they complete challenges at each station
- Stamping passports at each station: Each team will be given a passport with challenges listed that will get stamped times, and an area for bonus points that can be filled out.
- Shuttling with golf carts or van (if need be): Contestants will be parking at Hollywood Casino and can walk over to the Oxbow. We will have golfcarts and a van for those with accessibility needs.
- Trash pickup: Overall trash disposal throughout the day.
- Extra hands during the open house: We will have a grill out and vendors after the race and will need help welcoming people, preparing food, and monitoring a smooth flow of traffic.
- Set up: Set up activities, welcome booth, and grilling area.
- Take down: Take down activities, welcome booth, and grilling area.
The Archaeological Research Institute is always looking for new volunteers to diversify our program and support our mission of educating current and future generations about past cultures through the investigation, identification, and preservation of native and non-native sites. Your time and effort can make a difference!has context menuhas context menu
