As many as you like!

Although, whilst we’d love you to volunteer for every session, we know this isn’t always possible. Every single session you can cover is hugely appreciated yet we do encourage all new marshals to commit to around three sessions to assist with their initial training.

We are always keen to ensure we have lots of marshals available for each session, so the more you can do, the better.

As a registered marshal signed-on for an event you will be insured by the ACU whilst you are on duty. This insurance also covers you when you are travelling from your (IOM-based) home or accommodation directly to your marshalling point and then from your marshalling point directly to your (IOM-based) home or accommodation.  

It is important to ensure your “in case of emergency” contact information is up-to-date on our system. You must sign on for each event separately and receive your event identification card.

In terms of sessions, you can do as many as you like. Once you sign up to do sessions, you will need to be there for the full duration, so plan to arrive at your marshal point at least 30 to 45 mins before the advertised road closure time. Expect to be on duty for the duration of the road closure time. In some situations, such as a serious incident, you may be required to remain on duty after the advertised road opening time, but we endeavour to limit this time to a minimum.

We offer a range of training options, both face to face and online.

Prior to your first marshalling session, you will need to complete our two online training modules as this gives you important information on course procedures.

In addition to this, we have an updated downloads section available through the Marshals' Portal which contain helpful information, everyone should watch and read these materials before each event.

We also strongly recommend that all marshals attend one of our day-long Incident Management Courses (IMC) which is available to everyone who has gained some experience by completing 3 or more sessions out on the course in order to learn more about flags, radios etc. It’s free, and lunch is provided. We run more than twenty courses throughout the year, on the Island and at venues across the UK. Once a marshal has completed a minimum of 10 sessions they will no longer be considered a Novice. Find out more on our training page.

If you have a team of more than 6 we can provide training at your offices or a suitable venue. You can view our recent Corporate training at DotPerformance. Please contact training@iomttmarshals.com for enquiries.

As a new Marshal you will need to be partnered with an experienced Marshal so whilst we will aim to have your team in the same Sectors (depending how many in your team) you may be positioned in different areas. We expect Novice Marshals to remain at the same point, or within the same sector, as specified by their Chief Sector Marshal. This greatly assists your training and familiarity with the course in your area. You can select which sector you’d like to join when you sign-on.

We sometimes experience shortages in certain areas. When we do, we’d really appreciate your help in offering to move to ensure the course is fully covered. So please do move if asked, it may only be for one or two sessions, and by doing so you will be ensuring the event can go ahead that day.