Neon Nights 5K

• Parking & Course Directors
• Hospitality

Parking Directors High Priority

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 7, 2027

4:30 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Parking directors assist JPPM staff with directing vehicles into designated parking areas. Individuals and volunteer groups are welcome. Report to JPPM staff in the parking field at 4:30 p.m.

Location

Jefferson Patterson Park Fields

Course Directors High Priority

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August 7, 2027

6:30 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT (At least 14 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Course Directors have postings throughout the race course to provide direction and encouragement to runners and walkers. Individuals and volunteer groups are welcome. Report to the Pavilion Field purple tent at 6:15 p.m.

Location

Jefferson Patterson Park

Water Team High Priority

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August 7, 2027

6:30 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Water teams set up stations at the Pavilion, finish line, and along the race course to help participants stay cool and hydrated. Report to the Pavilion Field purple tent at 6:15 p.m.

Location

Jefferson Patterson Park

Activities Medium Priority

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August 7, 2027

4:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

6:30 pm EDT - 9:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

The Activities Team assists with fun lawn activities. This includes setup, participation, monitoring, and cleanup. Activities include games, hula hoops, temporary tattoos, bubbles, and glow sticks. Individuals and volunteer groups are welcome. Report to the Pavilion Field purple tent at 4:30 p.m.

Location

Jefferson Patterson Park Pavilion Lawn

Awards Medium Priority

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August 7, 2027

6:30 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT

Volunteer

Details

The Awards Team hands out medals at the finish line and ensures runner safety by directing participants and spectators from the course toward the lawn, water stations, and activities. Report to the Pavilion Field purple tent at 6:15 p.m.

Location

Jefferson Patterson Park - Finish Line

Cheer Team Medium Priority

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August 7, 2027

6:30 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Cheer and encourage participants at the start and finish line or anywhere along the course. Cheer, clap, dance, hold signs, or share a thumbs-up. Individuals and volunteer groups are welcome. Report to the Pavilion Field purple tent at 6:15 p.m.

Location

Jefferson Patterson Park

Amateur Photographer Medium Priority

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August 7, 2027

5:00 pm EDT - 9:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Snap selfies, group photos, runner pics, puppy pics, race course pics, sunset pics, and everything else. One photographer can't capture it all, so we need more photographers who can help. Individuals and volunteer groups are welcome.

Location

Jefferson Patterson Park

Set up and/or Clean up Medium Priority

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August 7, 2027

4:00 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT

8:30 pm EDT - 9:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Arrive early to assist with setup and/or stay after to help with cleanup. Individuals and volunteer groups are welcome.

Location

Jefferson Patterson Park