The 29th Annual YMCA Livestrong 5K Walk/Run, Supporting Cancer Survivors, A Janice Garbolino Memorial Event Volunteer Registration

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Option for those NOT running or walking
Options for those walking and running in the race or NOT
Other Tasks

Option for those NOT running or walking

Course Marshalls and Cheerleaders / Water Stations High Priority

April 27, 2025

7:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 20 more needed)

Details

Course Marshalls are volunteers positioned on the race course to guide runners in the right direction. Volunteers need to be able to stand for at least 30 - 45 minutes during the race. You will be brought to your station via bus and picked up. Cheerleaders are on the course cheering on our runners and walkers and giving them encouragement. We provide banners and other items to wave in support. Ideal for teenagers and adults.

Options for those walking and running in the race or NOT

Set Up Low Priority

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April 27, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 7:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Set up includes hanging banners, moving tables, putting out table cloths, etc.

Registration - FULL Low Priority

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You must be 18-100 years old to volunteer for this task.

April 27, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 8:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Volunteers at Registration help to check in registered runners/walkers or register walk-ups. Adults are preferred here as you may be handling money.

Refreshments Medium Priority

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April 27, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 8:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

9:00 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Volunteers set out the refreshments and replenish as needed before the race and after. Support is needed as runners/walkers return, so if you plan on walking, please do not sign up for the later time slot.

Finish Line Cheerleaders and Medals Low Priority

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April 27, 2025

8:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Join us at the Finish line to cheer finishers and hand out medals. If you plan on walking, you may not make it back in time for this task. Ideal for non-walkers/runners or runners after they finish the run.

Breakdown Low Priority

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April 27, 2025

10:00 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Help clean up with YMCA staff. Take down banners, pack up supplies.

Other Tasks

Pre-Event T-Shirt Pick Up Low Priority

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At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Volunteers are needed the week before the event to help sort tshirts by teams and help hand out tshirts to captains on the Wed, Thurs and Friday before the Race. Pick up is located at the Metuchen Branch and volunteer times vary from day shifts to evening shifts.

Location

Metuchen Branch