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SPEF 5K Walk & Run for Education 2024

Sun October 6, 2024 Stamford, CT 06902 US Directions

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Course

Course Marshall High Priority

At least 32 more volunteers needed.

Details

Course marshals are needed to help keep our 5K runners and walkers safe through the duration of the 5K. Volunteers will need to be able to communicate effectively with race participants about any approaching traffic at residential intersections along the run route. Volunteers are needed to notify race staff if a runner is in distress or needs to report any serious concerns. Course marshals are also our primary cheerleaders and motivators along the run route for all 5K participants!

Location

Mill River Park
Check-in: Volunteer Table

Course Set-up High Priority

At least 8 more volunteers needed.

Details

On the morning of the event, under the guidance of a Volunteer Leader countless activities must be carried out to ensure a smooth event, including:

Moving, and setting up the areas for registration, erecting signs, hanging banners, setting up tables, chairs, and small tents.

Other responsibilities include moving objects of varying weights

Location

Mill River Park
Check-in: The Carousel

Registration & Check-In

Check-In Volunteers/Community Organizations High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Check volunteers/Community Organizations using a provided list of volunteers and their respective assignments. Supply them with their t-shirt, and instruct them on where to go according to the provided information sheet.

Location

Mill River Park
Check-in: Volunteer Table

On-Site Registration High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Register walk-ins participants and guide them - if necessary - through the walk-up registration process. Responsibilities may include welcoming participants, queue line management, basic computer interaction, and participant instruction.

Assign bibs and Shirts.

Location

Mill River Park
Check-in: Volunteer Table

Pre-Registration High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Check-in pre-registered participants and assign bibs and shirts. Responsibilities may include welcoming participants, queue line management, basic computer interaction, and participant instruction.

Location

Mill River Park
Check-in: Volunteer Table

Student Registration High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Check-in students and assign bibs and shirts. Responsibilities may include welcoming participants, queue line management, basic computer interaction, and participant instruction.

Location

Mill River Park
Check-in: Volunteer Table

Registration Assistance High Priority

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Responsibilities may include welcoming participants, shirts management, and participant instruction.

Location

Mill River Park
Check-in: Volunteer Table

Hospitality

Hospitality High Priority

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

Set up and restock refreshments

Location

Mill River Park
Check-in: Volunteer Table

Water Station

Water Stations High Priority

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Water stop volunteers help distribute bottles of water, and may hand them to runners as they pass during the race.

Location

Mill River Park
Check-in: Volunteer Table

Books Across Stamford

Books Across Stamford Volunteer High Priority

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Organize and distribute free books to children and families during the event

Location

Mill River Park
Check-in: Volunteer Table

SPEFY's Fun Run

SPEFY's Fun Run Course High Priority

At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

Help to set up and direct the SPEFY's Fun Run. Volunteers will need to be able to communicate with kids and give them instructions about the 1-mile fun run.

Location

Mill River Park
Check-in: Volunteer Table

Photography/ Video

Photography / Video High Priority

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Using your equipment, you will take pictures/ video during the day of the event. Your place and assignment will be assign prior to the race.

Location

Mill River Park
Check-in: Volunteer Table

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