CLEAN-UP & TEARDOWN SUPPORT ROLES

Clean-Up & Teardown Support roles ensure the Ride Out of the Darkness® event ends responsibly, respectfully, and professionally. These roles protect relationships with venues, partners, and communities by leaving every location clean, organized, and restored. Volunteers in this category help manage cleanup, equipment returns, waste, and lost-and-found items. Most roles are event-day focused, with light coordination before or immediately after the event.

  • ROLE TYPE
    Clean-Up & Teardown Leadership Role — 10–12 Month Assignment

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Plans and leads all clean-up operations at the starting location, ensuring the site is fully restored, volunteers are prepared in advance, and the venue relationship is protected.

    SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
    • Plans clean-up needs for the starting location months in advance
    • Recruits and schedules clean-up volunteers
    • Ensures volunteers understand responsibilities and timelines
    • Coordinates supplies needed for clean-up (bags, gloves, bins, etc.)
    • Works with Operations and Facilities teams to understand venue expectations
    • Leads clean-up execution on event day
    • Confirms the site is left clean, organized, and restored

    TIME COMMITMENT
    • 10–12 month commitment
    • Average 1–3 hours per month during planning
    • Event-day presence required
    • Light post-event follow-up as needed

    SUPPORT & STRUCTURE
    • Reports to Clean-Up Director
    • Coordinates with Trash & Recycling Lead and Equipment Return Lead
    • Supported by event maps and timelines

    IDEAL FOR SOMEONE WHO
    • Is organized and proactive
    • Comfortable leading volunteers
    • Understands that cleanup impacts future venue relationships

    If this role feels like a good fit, please apply using the form below.

  • ROLE TYPE
    Clean-Up & Teardown Leadership Role — 10–12 Month Assignment

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Plans and oversees all clean-up operations at the rally location, ensuring volunteers are prepared ahead of time and the venue is left in excellent condition.

    SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
    • Plans rally-site clean-up needs well in advance
    • Recruits and schedules rally-site clean-up volunteers
    • Ensures volunteers have clear expectations and supplies
    • Coordinates clean-up flow across vendor, stage, and common areas
    • Leads rally-site clean-up execution on event day
    • Confirms venue restoration meets or exceeds expectations

    TIME COMMITMENT
    • 10–12 month commitment
    • Average 1–3 hours per month
    • Event-day presence required
    • Light post-event coordination

    SUPPORT & STRUCTURE
    • Reports to Clean-Up Director
    • Works closely with Rally Operations and Facilities teams
    • Supported by layout plans and cleanup checklists

    IDEAL FOR SOMEONE WHO
    • Is dependable and detail-oriented
    • Can lead and motivate volunteers
    • Understands the importance of leaving a venue better than we found it

    If this role feels like a good fit, please apply using the form below.

  • ROLE TYPE
    Clean-Up & Teardown Support Role — Event Day Assignment

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Supports clean-up and teardown efforts at the starting location.

    SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
    • Collects trash and recycling
    • Breaks down tables and signage
    • Assists coordinators as directed

    TIME COMMITMENT
    • Event day only

    If this role feels like a good fit, please apply using the form below.

  • ROLE TYPE
    Clean-Up & Teardown Support Role — Event Day Assignment

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Assists with clean-up at the rally site.

    SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
    • Collects trash and recycling
    • Assists with teardown and area restoration

    TIME COMMITMENT
    • Event day only

    If this role feels like a good fit, please apply using the form below.

  • ROLE TYPE
    Clean-Up & Teardown Support Role

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Ensures all rented, borrowed, and owned equipment is collected, accounted for, and returned properly.

    SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
    • Collects equipment from event locations
    • Tracks items to ensure nothing is missing
    • Coordinates return to owners or storage
    • Communicates issues to Operations team

    TIME COMMITMENT
    • Event day
    • Light post-event follow-up

    If this role feels like a good fit, please apply using the form below.

  • ROLE TYPE
    Clean-Up & Teardown Support Role

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Collects and returns banners, signage, and branded materials after the event.

    SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
    • Collects banners and signage
    • Ensures items are stored or returned properly
    • Reports missing or damaged items

    TIME COMMITMENT
    • Event day
    • Light post-event coordination

    If this role feels like a good fit, please apply using the form below.

  • ROLE TYPE
    Clean-Up & Teardown Support Role — Event Day Assignment

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Coordinates trash and recycling flow throughout teardown.

    SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
    • Oversees trash and recycling collection
    • Ensures waste is properly bagged and disposed of
    • Works with Clean-Up Coordinators

    TIME COMMITMENT
    • Event day only

    If this role feels like a good fit, please apply using the form below.

  • ROLE TYPE
    Clean-Up & Teardown Support Role

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Manages lost and found items to ensure belongings are documented and returned when possible.

    SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
    • Collects lost items
    • Logs items and contact information
    • Coordinates post-event return

    TIME COMMITMENT
    • Event day
    • Light post-event follow-up

    If this role feels like a good fit, please apply using the form below.

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