Dakota County Mountain Bike Trail Patrol
ORGANIZATION: Dakota County
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General Description
Enjoy the outdoors while also assisting park visitors with questions, directions and first aid care. Our patrol units offer a vital service to the trail programs by being trained individuals who are onsite to assist our park users with day to day operations and emergencies. All training will be provided by Dakota County. Volunteer on your own time (no set schedule), while personally enjoying the trails, it doesn’t get better than that!
Location
Dakota County's Mountain Bike trails are a part of Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Help provide a safe and enjoyable experience to all park visitors
- Provide directions and help answer questions
- Assist in an emergency if you are onsite
- Carry a cell phone with you while on patrol to be accessible to visitor center contact
Qualifications
- Must be 16 years old or older
- Good physical fitness and customer service skills
- Intermediate riding skill level
- Must provide own bike and helmet
- Completion of all required training
Time Commitment
The Mountain Bike Patrol Team is a one-year commitment: Nov. 1 - Oct. 31. Volunteers are asked to commit to 30 hours per year, including one special event.
Required Training
Volunteers must complete all training before working on patrol.
- Volunteer Orientation (new volunteers only)
- Annual Mountain Bike Patrol Meeting
- CPR & First Aid Certification - certification will be reimbursed by the county once 15 annual hours is reached
Activity Level
Active - Involves physical exertion for an extended period of time; can involve rough, uneven or steep terrain. Not recommended for volunteers with physical limitations.
Contact Information
Garrett Zaffke | Community Relations and Volunteer Services Coordinator
Dakota County Communications
1590 Highway 55| Hastings, MN 55033
Direct: (651) 438-4635 | Fax: (651) 438-4405 | Email: garrett.zaffke@co.dakota.mn.us
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About Dakota County
Location:
1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033, US
Mission Statement
Building stronger communities through empowered volunteers.
Description
Looking to lend a hand? We'd be happy to have you! Our volunteer opportunities run the gamut. Enhance the environment, influence struggling youth, encourage lifelong learning and so much more. The time you commit is in your control. Dive into a daylong event, volunteer in a monthslong program or help us out for years to come. No matter what you choose, you'll be building a better community. So go ahead, pick you passion and start feeling food about giving back.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lebanon Hills Regional Park - West Trailhead4801 Johnny Cake Ridge RoadEagan, MN 55123
DATE POSTED
October 28, 2019
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Snow Sports
- Bike Mechanics / Repair
- First Aid / CPR
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- The Mountain Bike Patrol Team is a one-year commitment: Nov. 1 - Oct. 31. Volunteers are asked to commit to 30 hours per year, including one special event.