Sunday, Sept 22, 2024
Milwaukee Athletic Club
758 N Broadway St
We are seeking volunteers to help with registration and supporting the Over the Edge staff with this unique rappelling experience!
About the Event
Historic Milwaukee is hosting a unique rappelling event to commemorate our organization's 50th anniversary. The event is held in partnership with Over The Edge, a special events company who will provide a team of Certified Rope Access Technicians to help participants rappel. We are thrilled to host the event at the historic 13-story Milwaukee Athletic Club located in downtown Milwaukee. What better way to show your appreciation for history and architecture than by rappelling from this iconic 1917 Milwaukee building? Learn More.
Benefits
All volunteers will receive the following:
- Volunteer Badge for the following weekend's Doors Open which lets you skip the line at busy sites
- Free Doors Open Pin
- Free copy of John Gurda's Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods
- 50% off membership to Historic Milwaukee for new members
- 10% off at the Historic Milwaukee Gift Shop including limited Doors Open merch (expires October 31)
Who Can Volunteer?
- Anyone 18 years and older can volunteer
- For all "Ropes Volunteer" Roles: Previous experience with rope safety systems is a bonus but NOT required (e.g. ropes course facilitation, rock climbing instruction, high angle rescue, industrial rope access, etc.)
Points to Note
Over the Edge covers all volunteers under their $10 million general liability policy. The site is OSHA compliant and SPRAT guidelines are followed.
Event Volunteer Info
Event volunteers do not rappel.
Schedule for Event Volunteers
- Sunday, Sept 22
- Shift times: 7:15 - 12 pm, 12 pm - 5 pm
Registration - Event Volunteer
- Help check rappelers in, the registration table will be set up in the lobby of the building.
Guides - Event Volunteer
- Lead rappelers through the building to the top floor of the MAC - not to the roof.
Ropes Volunteer Info
Benefit for Ropes Volunteers: Rappelling down a building! Participants will be raising, on average, $1,000 per person for this exclusive opportunity to rappel. If you donate your time and effort, YOU WILL GET TO RAPPEL FOR FREE!
Schedule for Ropes Volunteers:
- 30-45 min online webinar, (details via email)
- Friday, Sept 20: Ropes Volunteer Training (Time TBD). Ropes Volunteers have their free rappel this day.
- Sunday, Sept 22, 7:15 am - 5 pm. Lunch and snacks provided.
Staging Area - Ropes Volunteer
- Assist participants with putting harnesses and gear on and removing it after
Rooftop - Ropes Volunteer
- Support Site Safety Supervisor at main rappel, help load participants and coach them over the edge
- Help guide visitors to rappelling point
- Assist with harnessing in and out of ladders on the roof
Landing Zone - Ropes Volunteer
- Meet rappelers at ground