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Luminary Features Preparation

Luminary Prep: Tube Preparation High Priority

December 27, 2025

Details

Working indoors to prepare tubes for casting ice features. This volunteer role requires painting so dress in clothes (painting clothes) that can get messy. For more information please contact Jim Young at j4young@gmail.com

Location

The Loppet Warehouse - 1420 N. Dowling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412

Luminary Prep: Ice Henge Forms High Priority

December 28, 2025

Details

Help prep the ice henge forms! Forms need to be lined with plastic and set in place in order to be ready for filling them with water. We will be outside the entire time so please dress appropriately.

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Prep: Luminary Bucket Filling "Freezing" Medium Priority

January 9, 2026

Details

Help be part of creating the Luminary magic. We need volunteers to assist in filling buckets that will become the ice luminaries for the Luminary Loppet. This task will involve working with water on ice so dress accordingly. As well this task involves filling and carrying buckets of water. For more information please contact Jim Young at j4young@gmail.com

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Prep: Bucket Ice Luminaries "Hatching" High Priority

January 10, 2026

Details

***The timing of this task is subject to the temps, please check your email for any updates prior to heading to the lake as we may have to postpone until Sunday 1/12*** Help be part of creating the Luminary magic. We need volunteers to assist in "hatching" ice luminaries from their buckets for the Luminary Loppet. Volunteers will also drill 4" holes into the luminary forms. This task will involve working with water on ice so dress accordingly. As well it will involve using drills and moving ice forms. For more information please contact Jim Young at j4young@gmail.com

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Prep: Globe Luminaries Filling "Freezing" High Priority

January 16, 2026

Details

Volunteers for this shift will be filling balloons with water to be frozen overnight. This task will involve working with water on ice so dress accordingly. As well this task involves moving water filled forms.

Additionally - we are having a happy hour at Utepils Brewing on 1/14 to learn how to use the balloon filling machine - we hope you'll be able to join us for this as well!

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Prep: Globe Luminaries "Hatching" High Priority

January 17, 2026

Details

We need volunteers to assist in "hatching" teardrop ice luminaries from their balloons for the Luminary Loppet. Volunteers will also drill holes into the luminary forms. This task will involve working with water on ice so dress accordingly. As well it will involves operating drills and moving ice forms. For more information please contact Jim Young at j4young@gmail.com

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Prep: Verticalize Ice Henge High Priority

January 25, 2026

Details

Help make the feature Ice Henge. We need a crew of volunteers to help raise Ice Henge. Volunteers will be working in a team to verticalize the slabs of ice and their forms during this shift. This task will involve working with water on ice so dress accordingly. As well it will lifting and moving ice forms.

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Prep: Luminary Hall Assembly High Priority

February 1, 2026

Details

Help us to set up the Luminary Hall feature. This task will require volunteers to be outside so please dress appropriately. Recommended: light weight liners inside your mittens/gloves will allow for finger dexterity without having to bare your hands.

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Prep: Luminary Lane Assembly

February 6, 2026

Details

Help us set up the Luminary Lane feature. You will be arranging the layout of Luminary Lane posts and using drills to set them in place in the ice. Must be able to lift 30 lbs and have experience using a drill.

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Distribution High Priority

February 7, 2026

Details

Help be part of the team that distributes ice luminaries through out Lake of the Isles in preparation for the 2024 Luminary Loppet. We need volunteers to assist in moving the ice luminaries throughout the lake with the assistance of snowmobiles, their drivers, and hauling tubs. This task will take place on the ice so dress accordingly and warmly.

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Globe Distribution

February 7, 2026

Details

Help us deliver the globe luminaries to the Luminary Lane and Luminary Hall locations.

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Prep: Ice Henge Assistance - Form Removal High Priority

February 7, 2026

Details

Help make the feature Ice Henge. We need a crew of volunteers to help remove the wooden molds from Ice Henge. Volunteers will be working in a team to strip large wood molds from the slabs of ice during this shift. This task will involve working with water on ice so dress accordingly. As well it will lifting and moving ice forms.

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Prep: Unveiling Icecropolis

February 7, 2026

Details

Help be part of creating the Luminary magic. We need volunteers to assist in removing the forms from the icecropolis feature. For more information please contact Jim Young at j4young@gmail.com

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Prep: Enchanted Forest Support

February 7, 2026

Details

Help artists bring supplies and ice art from the parkway into the enchanted forest. Bring additional small sleds if you have them!

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Lighting: Luminary Lane High Priority

February 7, 2026

Details

Help light Luminary Lane! Volunteers for this shift will assist with placing and lighting candles in suspended ice forms of this feature. You will be working in pairs so encourage a friend to sign up too! Dress for the weather; plan to be helping for about two hours. Recommended: light weight liners inside your mittens/gloves will allow for finger dexterity without having to bare your hands. For more information about this task contact Peg Galvin via email at peg.galvin@gmail.com

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Lighting: Luminary Hall High Priority

February 7, 2026

Details

Help light candles and hang luminaries for Luminary Hall! Volunteers for this shift will assist with placing and lighting candles in suspended ice forms of this feature. Comfort climbing a step ladder is necessary for hanging luminaries. You will be working in pairs so encourage a friend to sign up too! Dress for the weather; plan to be helping for about two hours. Recommended: light weight liners inside your mittens/gloves will allow for finger dexterity without having to bare your hands.

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Lighting: Enchanted Forest High Priority

You must be 15 or older to volunteer for this task.

February 7, 2026

Details

Volunteers will assist with lighting and placing candle lanterns in the tree branches on this small peninsula. You will be using bamboo poles of various lengths, so manual dexterity and ability to lift a loaded pole up high without dropping the lantern is required. This task takes the crew about an hour to complete, so you will be done and ready to tour the course just as the sun is setting.

Dress for the weather; plan to be helping for about an hour. Hand warmers will be available. Recommended: light weight liners inside your mittens/gloves will allow for finger dexterity without having to bare your hands.

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Prep: Enchanted Forest Ice Art

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Help create the magic of the enchanted forest ice features! If interested in this role, please contact Glen Olson at geolson52@gmail.com

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Luminary Party & Operations

Luminary Party: Set Up High Priority

February 6, 2026

Details

Help put up snow fencing, hang banners, rig lighting
Volunteers for this task will be outside, dress accordingly. Bring work gloves if you have them.

Location

Meet at the field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field)

Luminary Party: Set Up High Priority

February 7, 2026

Details

Assist with party decorations, general party set up as well as assisting vendors and sponsors with their set up. Volunteers for this task will be outside the whole time - please dress warmly. Report to the volunteer tent for check-in.

Location

Meet at the field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field)

Luminary Loppet: Registration Set Up High Priority

February 7, 2026

Details

Set up tables, lights, and banners at the four remote registration tents in preparation for the Luminary Loppet that night. Dress for walking around the lake to work on the tents.

Location

Meet at the field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field)

Luminary Loppet: Registration & Luminary Pass Pick Up at Lund's High Priority

February 6, 2026

February 7, 2026

Details

Hand out and sell Luminary Passes to Participants

Report to volunteer lead in Lund's & Byerly's upstairs balcony.

Location

Lunds & Byerly’s Uptown 1450 West Lake Street - Upstairs Balcony

Luminary Party: Utepils Beer Service

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

February 7, 2026

Details

Help with Utepils Brewing beer service at the Luminary party.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field).

Luminary Party: Volunteer Check-in Tent High Priority

February 7, 2026

Details

Check in and check out volunteers during arrival and departure from shifts. Serve as general information desk, lost and found, and volunteer/guest Hub. Volunteers for this task will be in a partially covered tent, but dress warmly.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field)

Luminary Party: Greeter High Priority

February 7, 2026

Details

Greet people as they enter into the Luminary Loppet.
3 entrances - will be assigned upon arrival - and you may be moved during the shift depending on specific entrance volume. But, folks that want to stay together will not be split up. Report to the volunteer tent at the party.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field). Check-in at the volunteer tent.

Luminary Party: Loppet Foundation Merchandise Booth High Priority

February 7, 2026

Details

Help sell Loppet Foundation merchandise at the Luminary Loppet. Volunteers will assist with merchandise set-up, customer service, sales, and and merch booth tear down. (Experience with a POS is a plus but not necessary.) Contact Andrea Bidelman at bidelman@loppet.org for more info.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field)

Luminary Loppet: Roaming Information High Priority

February 7, 2026

Details

Volunteers will be assigned to various ice features to both be a resource to participants with information such as where the nearest porta potties are as well as make sure everyone is safe, i.e. not climbing on features. Please dress warm as you will be outside

Location

Please meet and check-in at the volunteer check-in tent located at the field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field).

Luminary Loppet: Medical

February 7, 2026

Details

Provide medical assistance on course at the Luminary Loppet on Lake of the Isles as well as at the Luminary Party. Medical volunteers are approved and scheduled by the Loppet Medical Director. A range of medical training and backgrounds are acceptable and helpful including MD, RN, EMT, AT, Residents and ski/bike patrols. Please answer the medical question during volunteer signup.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field)

Luminary Loppet: Registration & Luminary Pass Pick Up (Main Check-in Tent) High Priority

February 7, 2026

Details

Hand out and sell Luminary Passes to Participants. Volunteers will be in a partially covered tent - but dress warmly. Report to the volunteer tent at the party.

Location

Meet at the volunteer check-in tent located at the field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field).

Luminary Loppet: Registration & Luminary Pass pickup at Remote Tents High Priority

February 7, 2026

Details

Distribute Luminary Passes to pre-registered participants and register walk up attendees. This shift will start with an orientation session at the party area volunteer check-in and then walk to assigned locations on Lake of the Isles. A few volunteers will return to the party to complete their shifts after check in activity on the lake slows down.

Location

Please meet and check-in at the volunteer check-in tent located at the field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field).

Luminary Party: Clean Up High Priority

February 7, 2026

Details

Assist with general party clean up and vendor tear down
Will be outside - so dress warmly. Report to the volunteer tent at the party.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field)

Photographer High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Looking for an enthusiast photographer to capture pictures of the event. You can use any device you may have as we do not have one to provide. After the event to submit to marketing team for Loppet Foundation use. Hours flexible based on events.

Luminary Clean Up (Sunday)

Luminary Clean Up: Party Clean Up (Sunday) High Priority

February 8, 2026

Details

Take down banners, lighting, and other general party clean up. Wear work gloves if you have them.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field). Check-in at the volunteer tent.

Luminary Clean Up: Enchanted Forest Take Down/Clean Up (Sunday) High Priority

February 8, 2026

Details

Help remove lanterns from the trees and pick up any debris left behind after the Luminary. You will be using bamboo poles of various lengths, so manual dexterity and ability to lift a loaded pole from up high and bring it to the ground without dropping the lantern is required. This task will require volunteers to be outside so please dress appropriately. Recommended: light weight liners inside your mittens/gloves will allow for finger dexterity without having to bare your hands.

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Newton Ave. and Penn Ave. intersections. (Closer to Newton)

Luminary Clean Up: On Ice Registration Tear Down (Sunday) High Priority

February 8, 2026

Details

Take down interior and exterior tables, lights, and banners at the four on-ice registration tents the morning after the Luminary Loppet. Dress for walking around the lake to work on the tents.

Location

The field on the SW corner of Lake of the Isles, where W 28th St meets W Lake of the Isles Pkwy (old soccer field).

Luminary Clean Up: Main Trail Cleanup (Sunday) High Priority

February 8, 2026

Details

Help be part of transforming the lake, leaving it pristine and debris free. Volunteers for this task ski or walk the lakes picking up Luminary candles, trash, or debris along the way.

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Newton Ave. and Penn Ave. intersections. (Closer to Newton)

Luminary Clean Up: Luminary Lane & Luminary Hall (Sunday)

February 8, 2026

Details

Help take down the Luminary Lane and Luminary Hall features and get it put away organized and ready for the next year!

Location

North end of Lake of the Isles on the west cove, near the Canoe Launch. Google "Walter Mondale Canoe Launch" or "Peavy Fountain". West Lake of the Isles Parkway between the Kenwood Pkwy and Penn Ave intersections.

Other Tasks

Luminary Party Clean Up: LNR/Team Birkie

February 8, 2026

Details

This volunteer listing is specifically for LNR/Team Birkie participants and their friend/family recruits.

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