Discovery Weekend Online Volunteer Training
As a volunteer for Discovery Weekend you are required to complete this online training as an induction to volunteer. You will asked to enter your name so we can track who has completed the quiz. Please read your volunteer manual prior to completing the quiz
- 1.Where is the Central HUB located?
- 2.Please describe the role of a Ride Assistant
- 3.What is the Bicycle NSW mission statement?
- A.
To create a better environment for cycling
- B.
To encourage more people to ride in Regional NSW
- C.
To provide assistance to cyclists Australia wide
- 4.How many ride options are there?
- A.
7
- B.
5
- C.
3
- D.
10
- 5.What are the Friday ride options? (select all that are correct)
- A.
Friday Foreshore Ride
- B.
Coastline Ride
- C.
Mogo Ride
- D.
Benendarah Trail Ride
- E.
Narooma Ride
- F.
Narooma Trail Ride
- G.
Sunday Foreshore Ride
- 6.What are the Saturday ride options? (select all that are correct)
- A.
Friday Foreshore Ride
- B.
Coastline Ride
- C.
Mogo Ride
- D.
Benendarah Trail Ride
- E.
Narooma Ride
- F.
Narooma Trail Ride
- G.
Sunday Foreshore Ride
- 7.What are the Sunday ride options? (select all that are correct)
- A.
Friday Foreshore Ride
- B.
Coastline Ride
- C.
Mogo Ride
- D.
Benendarah Trail Ride
- E.
Narooma Ride
- F.
Narooma Trail Ride
- G.
Sunday Foreshore Ride
- 8.Are you clear of your volunteer allocation for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 9.What is the role of a Ride Leader? (select all that are correct)
- A.
Ensure the safety of riders in your group including making sure all riders remain with your group
- B.
Directing riders through the designated routes – if you have any concerns about the route you are taking please contact event staff prior to the event
- C.
Communication with Bicycle NSW event staff of any issues occurring on the ride
- 10.Please select all of the responsibilities of the Ride Crew? (select all that are correct)
- A.
Provide minor mechanical repairs of the group of riders
- B.
Give each riders a bike maintenance service prior to the rides
- C.
Assist the Ride Assistant with sweeping the route if needed
- D.
Fix punctures
- E.
Bring your own tools for maintenance
- F.
Ride in front of the group so the Ride Leader can catch up to you to let you know of issues in the group
- 11.Is the role of a Central Hub Marshal to site set up, site marshaling by managing traffic flow of people & riders, rider registration desk and general event enquires? true or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.What will a day in the life of a Rest Stop Assistant be like?
- A.
Constantly busy because riders will be coming though one by one based on their speed level
- B.
Quiet for most of the day with bursts of activity when ride groups come through. A great chance to volunteers to interact with riders and cheer them on
- C.
Boring with nothing to do
- 13.The mobile equipment truck will travel to sites on Saturday to deliver water and fruit? true or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.I have added the volunteer hotline 0477 499 130 into my phone.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 15.I am camping what do I need to bring? (Select all that are correct)
- A.
Nothing - all tents and equipment will be provided
- B.
My tent
- C.
Sleeping bag
- D.
Pillow
- E.
All equipment I need to camp
- 16.What time is the volunteer briefing at the Central HUB on Friday evening?
- A.
5pm and then a free BBQ afterwards
- B.
6pm
- C.
There is no briefing
- D.
8pm
- 17.When starting my shifts I need to report to
- A.
The event contact listed on the Volunteer Allocation table in the manual
- B.
Jana at all times
- C.
Donna at all times
- D.
Alex at all times
- 18.Is this statement true or false? As Volunteers for Bicycle NSW you are expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times. Bicycle NSW will not tolerate any unacceptable behaviour that portrays the event in a negative way. We understand events can become stressful at times, but we must portray a positive and inviting image to the event participants at all times. You are the faces of our events and need to conduct yourselves accordingly.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 19.As a volunteer are you required to direct traffic?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 20.What is to be done in the case of an incident? select all that are correct
- A.
For major accidents and injuries call 000 directly and report to event staff
- B.
Stay calm and think clearly
- C.
For a less serious accident contact event staff who will be in touch with St Johns Ambulance or the relevant group
- D.
St John Services will be providing first aid.For Saturday there will be one team based at Hanging Rock, with vehicle mobility to move around the rides as needed. For Sunday one team based at the Narooma Info Centre (start/finish) and with the ability to be mobile by vehicle on the rides. Contact details will be provided prior to the rides.
- E.
Fill out an incident report form and hand to event staff
- 21.Are you going to have a great time on Discovery Weekend?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
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