The Lauberhorn races need you!
Every year, we ask for volunteers to help us organise the world-famous Lauberhorn races.
Witnessing this spectacle up close as a volunteer is a unique experience – and we need your support to make it a success. Would you like to become part of the Lauberhorn family and help us organise the event? You can register via Swiss Volunteers from 1 September 2024. There are various roles available, depending on your suitability and qualifications, but a friendly demeanour, team spirit, flexibility, the ability to work under pressure and motivation are prerequisites for all our volunteers! We look forward to meeting you.
You can register as a volunteer from 1 September 2025. We look forward to meeting you.
We work with the online platform Swiss Volunteers to structure and plan the work of our many volunteers. We use the platform, which was founded in 2010 and is available in four languages, to search for volunteers in a targeted, simple way and to coordinate their volunteer assignments as efficiently as possible. Around 100,000 volunteers are registered with a profile on the platform. In total, more than 300 recurring and one-off events have worked with Swiss Volunteers to find and coordinate their volunteers, benefiting from more than 1 million hours of volunteer work. Swiss Volunteers is committed to the sustainable promotion and rewarding of volunteer work, while raising public awareness of its importance. The Swiss Volunteers tool is also used with great success at the Lauberhorn races. Further information about the Swiss Volunteers platform and the opportunities it offers can be found at www.swissvolunteers.ch.
Opportunities
The equipment centre in the staff building in Wengen is the first point of contact point for all volunteers. This is where volunteers go to collect their equipment, depending on their assignment. The equipment centre is also the first point of contact for information, general equipment and queries of all kinds. Among other tasks, the equipment centre team prepares clothing, accreditation and food and drink on a daily basis to support certain areas in their preparations. Volunteers may be required to work early mornings or evenings.
Members of the course maintenance team prepare/maintain the course before, during and after racing and training, using their skis to level out any bumps and the ruts left by the athletes’ skis. Team members are also responsible for removing any loose snow or fresh powder from the course. This is always done in accordance with the instructions of the head of department or team leader. The course maintenance team also works during ongoing races or training sessions. This entails additional risks for team members and requires them to work under pressure.
Special requirements:
- Excellent knowledge of Alpine ski racing and advanced skiing skills
- Good physical condition and stamina
- Ability to grasp new concepts quickly
- Ability to concentrate
- Full set of ski equipment, including helmet (compulsory)
- Tuned edges
Description:
Up to 20,000 spectators are expected to gather along the downhill course at the Lauberhorn races. This requires a range of suitable measures, developed in collaboration with the Organising Committee, to ensure spectators are kept clear of the pistes (downhill, Alpine combined and slalom) and event infrastructure. Only authorised persons are to be granted access to the piste area. This ensures that the event is organised in an orderly and safe manner. The main tasks of our stewards include
- preventing unauthorised persons from entering or crossing the downhill course with stationary posts at key points along the piste;
- checking and monitoring access authorisation at designated piste access points;
- monitoring the condition of barrier fences and other barriers, safety nets and buildings adjacent to the piste;
- preventing unauthorised persons from accessing the camera towers;
- ensuring no persons or objects are positioned in front of the advertising boards; and
- assisting with the clear-up after the event.
Requirements:
- Own skis or suitable footwear
- Assertiveness
- Firm manner
- Dedication
- Early riser
- Willingness to carry out less appealing tasks
- Willingness to go the extra mile
- Interpersonal skills
- Skier or snowboarder (assignments are not usually on foot)
- Willingness to take responsibility
- Passion for helping people
Responsibilities:
Gate judges check whether the skiers are passing the gates correctly and record skiers who have made a mistake, resulting in disqualification. Gate judges are also responsible for helping to replace gateposts and flags that have been torn out.
Specialrequirements for gate judges:
- Excellent knowledge of Alpine ski racing and advanced skiing skills
- Good physical condition and stamina
- Experienced of using crampons on steep slopes
- Ability to grasp new concepts quickly
- Ability to concentrate
- Full set of ski equipment, including helmet (compulsory)
Tuned edges
Members of the catering team serve morning and evening meals to volunteers in the canteen in our staff building. They are also responsible for keeping the staff building clean and tidy. In the afternoon, they prepare, pack and sort the packed lunches for the following day.
All timekeeping is technically carried out by Swiss Timing (ST). Volunteers in the timekeeping team will be assigned to Swiss Timing to assist them in their work, operating the sensors on a designated section of the course to ensure correct times are recorded.
Special requirements:
- Comfortable working in snow sports equipment
- Good physical condition
- Comfortable working outside on the piste (weather/cold/long hours)
- Ability to concentrate (the work is very precise) and maintain constant contact with ST officials
- Foreign language skills would be an advantage.
- Duration of assignment: Tuesday to Saturday of the race week
Description:
Ticketing assistants are deployed at various locations along the course to check admission tickets (print@home). You will be issued a special jacket to wear during your assignment to make it easier for visitors to identify you. Tickets are scanned using handheld scanners.
Requirements:
- Own skis or suitable footwear
- Friendly demeanour
- Sincere
- Outgoing
- Assertiveness
- Firm manner
- Dedication
- Interpersonal skills
- Willingness to take responsibility
- Passion for helping people
Description:
Gold Card holders have their tickets checked at the Girmschbiel VIP entrance. You will be issued a special jacket to wear during your assignment to make it easier for visitors to identify you. Tickets are scanned using handheld scanners.
Requirements:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Friendly, open manner, ability to work under pressure
- Ability to keep a cool head
- Foreign language skills would be an advantage
- Comfortable working at 1,880 metres above sea level
Description:
World Cup village security staff monitor the emergency exits to ensure that they remain clear and that nobody uses them to gain access to the area. This task is carried out in co-operation with the event security team. Posts are always staffed by two people.
Requirements:
- Calm, determined manner
- Confident demeanour
- Ability to keep a cool head
- Suitable footwear
- Warm winter clothing
Description:
Media zone security staff in the finish area are responsible for overseeing admission to and security in the following areas:
– Admission for teams and to TV broadcast booths
– Admission to the media room
– Admission to the coach room
– Admission to the leader box entrance
– Admission to the ENG room
– Admission to the photo zone
– Admission to the special entrance to the chairlift
Staff are also responsible for ensuring the orderly running of the flower ceremony in the finish area (barrier tape, admission of photographers, etc.)
Podium finishers are escorted by the media zone security staff from the flower ceremony to the interview room and the helipad.
Requirements:
- You are responsible for the media zone, where the athletes and journalists mix and interviews are held.
- Required skills: Strong language skills, a self-confident, calm demeanour and assertiveness are essential.
Description:
Ticketing assistants are deployed at various locations along the course to check admission tickets (print@home). You will be issued a special jacket to wear during your assignment to make it easier for visitors to identify you. Ticket checks are carried out at the following locations:
Requirements:
- Friendly demeanour
- Sincere
- Outgoing
- Assertiveness
- Firm manner
- Dedication
- Interpersonal skills
- Willingness to take responsibility
- Passion for helping people
Description:
Gold Card holders have their tickets checked at the finish area VIP entrance. You will be issued a special jacket to wear during your assignment to make it easier for visitors to identify you. Tickets are scanned using handheld scanners.
Requirements:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Friendly, open manner, ability to work under pressure
- Ability to keep a cool head
- Foreign language skills would be an advantage
FAQ
The minimum age for volunteers is 18. Volunteers over 16 years of age will also be considered if parental consent is provided. If you are under 16 but would like to volunteer, please contact us directly. We may be able to assign you a role in certain areas.
No, travel expenses are borne by each volunteer.
Accommodation in Wengen is allocated according to the number of days worked and the area to which volunteers are assigned. Offers are made on a first come, first served basis. The accommodation options are simple, with shared rooms (4–6 people) and basic facilities. If you organise your own accommodation, you can claim an accommodation allowance.
You will be provided with a ski jacket; however, please ensure the rest of your clothing is suitable for working in snowy conditions. The ski jacket must be returned to the equipment centre at the end of your assignment. The jackets are not available for purchase.
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Unfortunately, you cannot register via Swiss Volunteers without an e-mail address. However, all you need to do is set up a a new e-mail account (e.g. Gmail, Outlook, GMX) and check your inbox regularly.
Unfortunately, participation is only possible if you have an active e-mail address and check your inbox regularly.
