MLK Dream Run 2022

Door to door outreach to businesses to promote run awareness and solicit participation- i.e. ask businesses to table at event, run or volunteer, donate raffle prizes, share run information with their customers, encourage social networking sharing, etc.

This is done along the course route and throughout the community and can be done at anytime leading up to the race. Contact the volunteer coordinator to arrange for pick up of flyers, posters and territory /events to cover.

Going door to door to the residences and business that are along the course route. Dropping off flyers and informing them that they are on the MLK Dream Run route and their sidewalk will be in use by runners on the day of the Race. Also encourages those that live along the route to become course guards day of the race

Volunteers will meet at SDBA HQ and be assigned a route from there.

This person will be contacting potential race participants, sponsors and, volunteers to be part of the MLK Dream Run.

SDBA headquarters or at large

This person will assist in managing issues concerning online registration for volunteers and race registrants. Should be knowledgeable in computer basics, some back end website basics, very well organized, detail oriented and responsive to emails from volunteers and racers.

at SDBA HQ or at large

This person will help with any aspects of online registration of runners and volunteers. They should have knowledge of computers and the online registration portal. Candidate can train very easily on the registration portal and any aspects of this position.

at SDBA HQ or at large

Make regular updates to the MLK Dream Run Website and work closely with marketing and race director team. Approximately 1-3 hours per week. Must have knowledge in HTML, Word Press and other basic back end website knowledge.

at large or SDBA Headquarters

Will support the Website manager with content for the site, includes photos, text, and calendars. Approximately 1-3 hours per week. Must have basic computer skills, strong writing skills and a basic knowledge of file formatting.

at SDBA HQ or at large

This person will recruit and assist run teams in signing up, assist them with any questions, email pertinent communication, deliver runner bibs and t-shirts or arrange for pick up.

SDBA HQ and at large

Organizes the MLK Dream Run Marketing:
-coordinates marketing team
-Creates media outreach strategy and materials, this includes press release creation, online posting, eblasts and support for community tabling.

SDBA HQ and at large

Street Team-Media and Marketing outreach Support
Corral data into ORG sheets, identify community events, other runs, online social networking management/postings, create, review and share marketing material with sponsors and other partners, assist with flier and poster distribution.

SDBA HQ or at Large

Stuff the runner and volunteer bags with a variety of materials and goodies donated by sponsors and SDBA members.

SDBA or at large

Sets up and maintains tables at pre packet pickup locations-
includes distributing running bibs and materials as well as signs up new run/volunteer. Various times and locations 3 weeks prior to race.

time slots to be determined

Oversees all aspects of coordinating pre-day of and post volunteer positions, includes online data management, volunteer training, volunteer communication, and management of volunteer assistants team. Must be available for both kickoff and day of race event, could be shared between two people.

SDBA HQ and various locations pre-race
Kickoff and Day Of - race

This is a team of volunteers who are available on Saturday and Sunday to assist with onsite registration of individuals, groups, and assist with packet pick up

Start Line event site

Plans, executes and manages course set-up duties

Assist the Course Marshall in setting up barriers, cones and signage along the course route. Must be able bodied and move quickly There will be two shifts available for this. on the second shift, you MUST BE ABLE TO START AND WORK EARLY MORNING HOURS 4am

Meet At Race starting point:

Assist in setting up tenting, staging, vendor booths, banners, trash/recycle set-up - will require some moderate to heavy lifting and moving

At Race starting point: 705 N Killingsworth St. Portland, Oregon 97217 (Portland Community College Cascade Campus)

Provide overnight security on Saturday September 7 through the Race on Sunday September 8

At Race starting point: 705 N Killingsworth St. Portland, Oregon 97217 (Portland Community College Cascade Campus)

Helps procure and distribute fruit and snacks etc. to volunteers during the community kickoff celebration including setup and duration of race day various time slots available

At Race starting point: 5055 NE MLK Jr Blvd ( corner of NE MLK and NE Alberta Street)

Assisting in procuring and/or distributing food, snack, and drinks to runners and volunteers day of race.
working closely with volunteer coordinator and volunteer assistants

At Race starting point: 5055 NE MLK Jr Blvd ( Natural Grocers )

Assists Vendor Coordinator with sponsors and business vendor check-in and organization, and supports them throughout the day on Saturday.

Assist Entertainers with check in and supports them throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday

At Race starting point: 5055 NE MLK

Serves beer and wine for event attendees. Must hold a current OLCC alcohol serving permit and have on-site day of event

At Race starting point: 5055 NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland, Oregon

OLCC alcohol serving permit - 2

Collects, Coordinates and Distributes Raffle Prizes for Saturday's kickoff celebration.

At Race starting point: 5055 Ne MLK Jr Blvd Portland, Oregon

Coordinates and organizes parking strategy for MLK Dream Run race Leadership team, sponsors, vendors, and event attendees. Manages a team of parking patrol assistants

Handle all the entertainment for the MLK Dream Run for Saturday and Sunday. Include liaison with talent and MLK Dream Run committee and volunteers.

ongoing starting in June

These persons will work directly with the volunteer coordinator to assist them with checking in volunteers for the day, assigning tasks, and running errands, etc.

At Race starting point: 5055 Ne MLK Jr Blvd Portland, Oregon

This will be the final pre-packet pick-up prior to next day (Sunday)'s race.
Sets up and maintains tables at pre packet pickup locations-
includes distributing running bibs and materials as well as signs up new run/volunteer.

At Race starting point: 5055 NE MLK Jr Blvd

Organizes and manages vendor and sponsor check in for Saturday Kickoff Celebration, manages and works with team of assistants.

SDBA HQ or at Large
and Saturday Kickoff Celebration at the race starting point: 5055 NE MLK Jr Blvd

Assist the Raffle prize coordinator with organization and distribution of raffle prizes

At Large
and on Saturday Kickoff Celebration race starting point: 5055 NE MLK Jr Blvd

Supports parking patrol manager, helps guide and direct vendors, sponsors, and event participants to pre-arranged parking locations and assists with vendor load in and load out.

At Race starting point: 5055 NE MLK Jr Blvd

Provide first Aid and medical response for volunteers and participants for Saturday's Kickoff Celebration, man and set up First Aid tent with supplies and materials

At Race starting point: 5055 NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland, Oregon 97211

Assist in the breaking down of the event including tents, tables, boxes, staging, etc.. Persons should be physically fit and cable of lifting light to moderately heavy objects.

Meet At Race starting point:

We need about 300 volunteers to help us stand guard at every intersection along the race course. Closure guards will ensure that "Street Closed" signs are in place the morning of the event and then stand guard to direct runners regarding the route around the course.
You will report to a Course Commander. Time commitment is to attend a 1 hour training session before the race and then be at your station at your designated intersection by 7:30am, Sunday Oct 17, 2021 and stay at your intersection until the designated "street open" time arrives. Depending on how long you can volunteer Sunday morning, we can assign you to a "start-end" intersection that will re-open sometime around 8:00-8:30am or a "finish-end" intersection that wouldn't re-open until sometime closer to 10:00-10:30am. You'll be given a T-Shirt and all other course materials. We just need you to show up (preferably with a cell phone) and hang out to keep the runners safe.

At Race starting point or locations along the route

We need 36 volunteers to be in command of the 300 volunteers that will be on-station at all the street intersection closures. You will have from 3 to 9 volunteers assigned to report to you. Your job is to communicate with your reports a few days before the run via telephone to be sure they are still committed to doing their jobs. Then, the morning of the event, you'll inspect intersections and report back to headquarters any developing problems or missing volunteers. Time commitment is a one hour commander training session approximately two weeks before the event, a couple of hours to call or meet with the closure guards that will be assigned to you in order to train them and re-confirm their commitment to show up on race day, and then from 6:30am to 10:30am on Sunday Oct 17 during the race. You will need to have a cell phone, but otherwise we provide any materials and a safety-colored "Race Official" T-shirt.

At Race starting point:

Medical experienced personal to man first aid tent and provide aid/emergency response to event attendees if necessary

Meet at Race starting point:

Do you live, or have a business, on the race course route? This is a great way to involve the kids. Volunteer to set up a watering table on the street in front of your house. We can provide the table, paper cups and buckets of water, you provide the kids (or adults) to hold out the water cups to the passing runners. Time commitment is to be at your house one evening the week before the event to receive table drop off, then be setup on the street by 8:00am Sunday morning Oct 17. We'll pick up the tables from you as we follow the runners "closing" the course at a 12-minute mile pace. Children under the age of 16 must be supervised by an adult 18 years of age or older at all times.

Along the race course

We have 20 mile markers that will be placed throughout the Route. Mile Marker Attendees will be responsible to get their assigned Mile Marker to their assigned location during the course of the race. After the Race, they will be responsible for their safe return to start finish area.

These individuals will support the Chip- Timing company on morning of race. Duties included running info from registration tent to timing tent, supporting last minute race and bib changes, helping with runner questions and etc..

At Race starting point:

i. Ensure that runners' baggage are safely stored and appropriately tagged; runners may not leave bags in that baggage pen without the correct baggage tag attached
ii. Check bibs against tagged baggage during retrieval process; runners may not take bags unless that baggage tag and bib number match.
iii. Direct runners to dispose of chip instructions and other trash in the garbage bins to maintain a clean area
iv. Assist in cleaning and breakdown as needed.
v. Call in medical emergencies; take note of your location (refer to the number on the nearest light pole) so that you can be exact if you need to make a medical call.

At Race starting point:

Assists in the organization of Awards Prizes for the Winners

At Race starting point:

Assist with the vendors who are supporting the race participants pre and post race with massage, acupuncture and any first aid. This person will be a "runner" that can assist with any support needs that arrive. Ideal candidate would be interested in medical or health and wellness and be physically fit to assist with running errands or moving light equipment

At Race starting point:

These persons will work directly with the volunteer coordinator to assist them with checking in volunteers for the day, assigning tasks, and running errands, etc.

Serves beer and wine for event attendees. Must hold a current OLCC alcohol serving permit and have on-site day of event

Assist the Raffle prize coordinator with organization and distribution of raffle prizes

Collects, Coordinates and Distributes Raffle Prizes for Saturday's kickoff celebration. Works with a team of assisatants

At Race starting point:

Organizes and manages vendor and sponsor check in for Sunday Race Day, manages and works with team of assistants.

At Race starting point:

Assists the vendor check in Coordinator with organizing and managing Day Of Race vendors and sponsors

At Race starting point:

Coordinates and organizes parking strategy for MLK Dream Run race Leadership team, sponsors, vendors, and event attendees. Manages a team of parking patrol assistants

At Large and on Race Day, race starting point: 705 N Killingsworth St. Portland, Oregon 97217 (Portland Community College Cascade Campus)

Supports parking patrol manager, helps guide and direct vendors, sponsors, and event participants to pre-arranged parking locations and assists with vendor load in and load out.

At Race starting point: 705 N Killingsworth St. Portland, Oregon 97217 (Portland Community College Cascade Campus)

Excellent task for a group, we will have several water stations along the course routes. Anyone who wants to volunteer for a water station will be in charge of setting up and breaking down said station with a table, a thermos filled with water, Dixie cups, trash / recycle receptacles.

Excellent task for a group, we will have several water stations along the course routes. Anyone who wants to volunteer for a water station will be in charge of setting up and breaking down said station with a table, a thermos filled with water, Dixie cups, trash / recycle receptacles.

Excellent task for a group, we will have several water stations along the course routes. Anyone who wants to volunteer for a water station will be in charge of setting up and breaking down said station with a table, a thermos filled with water, Dixie cups, trash / recycle receptacles.

Excellent task for a group, we will have several water stations along the course routes. Anyone who wants to volunteer for a water station will be in charge of setting up and breaking down said station with a table, a thermos filled with water, Dixie cups, trash / recycle receptacles.

Excellent task for a group, we will have several water stations along the course routes. Anyone who wants to volunteer for a water station will be in charge of setting up and breaking down said station with a table, a thermos filled with water, Dixie cups, trash / recycle receptacles.

Excellent task for a group, we will have several water stations along the course routes. Anyone who wants to volunteer for a water station will be in charge of setting up and breaking down said station with a table, a thermos filled with water, Dixie cups, trash / recycle receptacles.

Excellent task for a group, we will have several water stations along the course routes. Anyone who wants to volunteer for a water station will be in charge of setting up and breaking down said station with a table, a thermos filled with water, Dixie cups, trash / recycle receptacles.

Excellent task for a group, we will have several water stations along the course routes. Anyone who wants to volunteer for a water station will be in charge of setting up and breaking down said station with a table, a thermos filled with water, Dixie cups, trash / recycle receptacles.

Excellent task for a group, we will have several water stations along the course routes. Anyone who wants to volunteer for a water station will be in charge of setting up and breaking down said station with a table, a thermos filled with water, Dixie cups, trash / recycle receptacles.