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Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk

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Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk

November 7, 2026
Palm Springs, CA 92262 US

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COURSE & SAFETY OPERATIONS

COURSE SET UP

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

2 people working together as a team
Shift: 6:00–7:00 am and 9:15–9:45 am

Duties:
- Attend brief training the week prior
- Drive the course to place directional signs
- Deliver water stop supplies
- After the race, remove signs and return them to staging aging.

Notes: Requires lifting signs, tables, and water jugs. Volunteers may still run/walk the event.

SAFETY MONITORS

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This volunteer task is full.

Details

Shift: 6:30–9:30 am

Duties:
- Stand along the course to direct participants and to cheer them along
- Wear provided yellow vest and use orange flags through the intersections
- Interact with limited vehicle traffic

Notes: Great for volunteers who enjoy cheering and visibility. Need to stay on course from 7:10 am until the last walker passes by.

SITE & EVENT OPERATIONS

SITE SETUP

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Details

Shift: 5:45–7:00 am

Duties:
- Unload equipment trailer and move supplies to the correct locations.
- Set up tables, tents, signage and canopy tents in the staging area.
- Set up Stage and stairs.

Notes: Mechanically inclined. Requires lifting and agility.

VOLUNTEER CHECK IN

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Shift: 5:45–7:00 am

Duties:
- Greet volunteers, verify the job assigned.
- Make sure waivers are signed.
- Distribute vests and flags
- Direct volunteers to their stations at specific times

Notes: Be available to be assigned last minute tasks as needed

BAG DROP

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Details

Shift: 6:00 - 10:00 am

Duties:
- Manage participant bags
- Ensure orderly pickup after the race

STAGE CREW

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Details

Shift: Morning

Duties:
- Assist with start/finish staging program
- Manage equipment, signage, and flow
- Manage timing of stage details

REFRESHMENT TENT

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This volunteer task is full.

Details

Shift: Morning

Duties:
- Assist runners to water jugs for bottle refills
- Set up and distribute post race refreshments
- Keep area stocked and tidy

NOTES: Need to lift 20-gallon water jugs

FINISH LINE

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Shift: 7:30 - 9:30 am

Duties:
- Work as safety monitor at start of race
- Hand out medals
- Manage finish line flow
- Cheer participants across the line
- Work with Stage Manager to assist at Awards Ceremony

CLEAN UP

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Shift: Post race

Duties:
- Break down tables, tents, signage
- Collect trash and recycling
- Restore the site to pre-event condition

Notes: Mechanically inclined. Requires lifting and agility.

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