Volunteer

Our team runs on volunteer energy—and every family plays a role in making the season successful.

Because 196MTB 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
  • 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
  • Opportunities will be communicated via email and sign-ups posted on this page.

Non-MCA volunteer opportunities

Trail work

Sign up to support our home trail at Lebanon Hills! Shifts are available on Tuesday, May 19th and Tuesday, June 9th starting at 5:45 p.m. for 2 parents and 8 riders each. See more details below.

Sign up for Trail Work

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.