Volunteer
Our team runs on volunteer energy—and every family plays a role in making the season successful.
Because 196 MTB is a community-based program, we ask each rider’s family to contribute time throughout the season. This shared commitment ensures we can safely support every rider, keep practices running smoothly, and deliver a high-quality experience for the whole team.
Ways to help:
- Be a Ride Leader
- Trail work at Lebanon Hills
- Race-day support
- Team events and logistics
Volunteer requirements
MCA
- 1 shift required per rider per family for the season (racers only)
- Opportunities will be available based on our team's race schedule.
- Sign-ups will posted be on MCA's website. We will communicate via email once available. Sign up, then, as soon as possible.
Non-MCA
- 2 hours required per rider per family for the season (racers and non-racers)
- Opportunities will be communicated via email and sign-ups posted on this page.
Non-MCA volunteer opportunities
Trail work
More opportunities are coming soon!
Waiver for trail work
Each participant in trail work should download, print, complete the following Dakota County Volunteer Waiver, and provide it to the trail work lead at the event.
Trail work expectations
- Safety comes first—no exceptions.
All participants must complete a waiver (valid for the full season). Minors require a parent/guardian signature (see attached). - When and where
Trail work takes place on Tuesdays. We meet at the trail shelter at 5:45 PM and head out at 6:00 PM. - What to bring
Please bring water and wear gloves, long pants (or other protective wear), and eye protection or glasses. All tools are provided. - Timing
We typically work until sundown, but participants are welcome to leave early if needed. During the practice season, team members should plan to leave early to make wheels out. - Group size matters
To keep things safe and productive, we aim to cap each session at around 10 team members/parents/coaches. - How we work
We’ll break into smaller groups and spread out across different projects. - Supervision
Please maintain appropriate coach/ride leader-to-team member ratios. - Stay updated
Check Facebook page "Lebanon Hills Mountain Bike Trail" for updates on meeting locations, changes, or weather-related cancellations. Else trail work updates provided via the Trailbot where you should register as volunteer. - Community service credit
Trail work counts toward the 3-hour community service requirement for earning a high school letter.
