DETROIT (WWJ) - It might be cold outside but summer is just around the corner, which means the return of the Belle Isle Grand Prix for racing fans.
As Belle Isle gets set to host the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix at the end of May, event organizers are looking for a few hundred volunteers to help make the race another world-class experience.
Areas that are in need of volunteers range from circuit marshals, customer relations, food services, chalet services, information booths, track services, ticket scanners, transportation/delivery services and ushers.
Volunteers have the option to work one, two or three days at the Grand Prix, but most areas are looking for volunteers to work a shift on both Saturday and Sunday of race weekend (May 30 and 31).
Grand Prix volunteers are members of the Detroit Grand Prix Association (DGPA) serving as ambassadors for the event. Those interested in joining the DGPA to become a volunteer for the 2020 Grand Prix can visit detroitgp.com/volunteer for more information.
The 2020 Grand Prix will feature world-class racing, live music, entertainment, interactive displays, food, drinks and more for the expected 100,000 fans that will visit the Raceway at Belle Isle Park throughout the three-day weekend. Lear Corporation once again is a proud sponsor of the DGPA in 2020.
"We simply could not host this event without our amazing members of the Detroit Grand Prix Association," Grand Prix Chairman Bud Denker said in a statement. "Our volunteers make sure that everyone who attends the Grand Prix on Belle Isle has a wonderful experience. We encourage anyone that’s looking to volunteer and help make a difference in our community to come join our DGPA team."
The annual DGPA membership fee is $20, but everyone that signs up to become a volunteer for the 2020 Grand Prix by the end of the day on January 31 will pay a reduced rate of $15. The fee helps cover many volunteer benefits including a membership patch, commemorative lapel pin and access to exclusive pre- and post-race parties for DGPA members. The Grand Prix also provides each volunteer with a credential to access the venue throughout race weekend, official uniform shirts and hat, free off-island parking, complimentary shuttle service to Belle Isle and lunch each day of race weekend.