There's no money in it, but volunteers will get at least a T-shirt, some snacks and a chance to see for themselves what all the hoopla is about.

Most of the people who volunteer are "very curious" about the sports and are "excited to feel closer to the event," said Sharon Walsh, manager of volunteer services for ESPN's X Games.

Walsh said the Trials in Bristol will offer a "more intimate" setting than some of the company's bigger events.

Volunteers will have a chance to get closer to the staff than spectators "and an opportunity to get a little closer to the athletes" than most everyone else, Walsh said.

Walsh said that ESPN normally has to turn potential volunteers because there are so many lining up for the positions.

The X Trials, slated for Father's Day weekend, June 15-17, will bring many of the world's top, professional skateboarders, inline skaters and trick bikers to the nation's oldest amusement park.

The three-day event is free for the public to attend, but volunteers chosen by ESPN will get a behind the scenes glimpse likely to offer a unique perspective on the competition.

Walsh said that volunteers mostly help spectators who have questions about everything from event times to bathroom locations.

The Bristol-based sports network is looking to have 50 volunteers a day to monitor venues, help out officials and guests and hold positions within the Xperience zone, where spectators can try some activities for themselves without charge.

The network said the positions are limited and available on a first come basis. It is looking for people who are willing to give at least one full day, from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. But shifts are available, too, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

To volunteer, send an email as soon as possible -- but no later than Sunday -- to xgamesvolunteers@espn.com. Include your full name, address, a phone number where you can be reached, your birth date, shirt size, how you will get to the park, the times and dates you can volunteer and a brief summary of who you are.

Volunteers who are picked will get X Trials T-shirts and hospitality snacks. Full day volunteers also get lunch.

Walsh said that ESPN officials are "very excited" to have a chance to hold the Trials in the company's back yard. She said it will be a great weekend.