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Franklin All Nighter

Sat November 1 - Sun November 2, 2025 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 US Directions

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Participant Needs

Volunteer Co-Coordinators High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

These amazing folks will help the Volunteer Coordinator & volunteers by communicating with the Volunteer Coordinator before the day of the event to learn event day needs. On the day of the event, these coordinators will greet volunteers and help volunteers understand their assignments.

Co-Coordinators will assist from 3:45pm-8pm on the day of the event.

Pack Participant Welcome Bags High Priority

October 31, 2025

Details

Help pack runner welcome and info bags

Location

University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Participant Check-In High Priority

November 1, 2025

Details

Check-in participants, provide welcome bag & safety gear, and give directions to awareness booths & rest area. *Brief training on check-in tablet and procedures will be provided.

Location

University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Route Guide High Priority

November 1, 2025

Details

4 volunteers needed! Volunteers are needed to be stationed at key points to ensure participants stay on event route.

Location

University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Art Installation Encouragers/Cheerleaders

November 1, 2025

November 2, 2025

Details

Cheer on our runners & walkers! Volunteers will also invite runners, walkers, and the general community to add their voice to this year's Franklin All Nighter art installation. Volunteers may bring pom poms, wear a costume, or draw folks in by whatever fun and friendly means they would like! Volunteers will work in groups of at least 2.

Location

University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Sunrise Breakfast

Pre-Event Set-Up High Priority

October 26, 2025

October 29, 2025

Details

After worship on Sunday, Oct 26, and during Wonderful Wednesday, Oct. 29, volunteers will assist with prepping the Community Room and Great Hall with chairs, table cloths, decorations, etc.

Location

University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Early Morning Breakfast Preparation High Priority

November 2, 2025

Details

Volunteers would assist with early morning preparations for the breakfast.

Location

University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Breakfast Server High Priority

November 2, 2025

Details

Volunteers would assist with serving breakfast to participants.

Location

University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Breakfast Clean-Up High Priority

November 2, 2025

Details

Volunteers would assist with packaging and storing leftover food.

Location

University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Safety

Leaf Blower/Sweeper Extraordinaire

November 1, 2025

November 2, 2025

Details

These extraordinary people will help keep our route clear & safe. Our event is during the Fall so leaves & debris fall onto the track throughout the event. This team will help clear off the path for participants. *During community quiet hours, team will utilize a broom rather than a leaf blower.

Resources Needed

Leaf Blower - 2 - 4

Awareness/ Garden & Entertainment

Garden/Booth Set-Up High Priority

November 1, 2025

Details

Volunteers will assist with setting up tables, decorations, and any other needed equipment for visiting mental health organizations' awareness/information booths.

Location

University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Garden Greeting/Booth Support

November 1, 2025

Details

Volunteers will greet participants and community members in the UBC Memorial Garden where the awareness booths will be set up. Volunteers will also support awareness team leaders and awareness booths with any needs that may come up.

Garden Clean-Up High Priority

November 1, 2025

Details

Volunteers will assist with taking down tables and decorations once awareness/information booths close.

Location

University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Fueling Resources

Food Pick-Up

At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

Volunteers would assist with picking up food donations from a local restaurant on the evening/night of the event, October 26. Volunteers would be assigned (or could select) a shift/restaurant, as well as a partner if needed, closer to the night of the Run/Walk.

Location

University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Homemade Goodies Donation

At least 20 more volunteers needed.

Details

Volunteers would provide homemade baked goods or savory snacks to be served in the indoor rest area.

Location

University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Outside Fueling Station Attendant

November 1, 2025

Details

Volunteers would provide water, gatorade, snacks, etc. to participants on the route outside. Volunteers will work in teams of 2.

Location

University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Indoor Rest Area Food Station

November 1, 2025

November 2, 2025

Details

Volunteers would monitor indoor food area, dispose of empty containers/trash as needed, replenish napkins & utensils, etc. Volunteers after 8pm will also monitor the outdoor fueling station to ensure cups and the water & gatorade containers are stocked.

*Just a note, the later evening/early morning shifts are very needed but not very busy. But! When you're not working, these shifts are still great times to hang out with each other and enjoy the entertainment inside the rest area.

Location

University Baptist Church: 100 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Indoor Rest Area Clean-Up High Priority

November 2, 2025

Details

Volunteers will assist with clearing food from indoor rest area as well as clearing tables & chairs not in use.

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