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Girard College Beyond the Wall 5K Run/Walk & Community Day

This event has been cancelled Philadelphia, PA 19121 US

Welcome Team Medium Priority

October 2, 2023

Details

Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? Inquiring runners want to know and you will help them find the answers as you direct them to registration, help them find bathrooms, and answer general questions. Duties include reviewing information provided by staff including finish line map, course map and a general knowledge of the area. Standing for long periods of time is required.

Location

Girard College campus

Registration High Priority

October 2, 2023

Details

Help start the runners out right at registration. Duties include greeting participants, checking them in as they prepare to run the first-ever Beyond the Wall 5K, and answering questions/providing race information.

Location

Founders Hall

T-shirt Station Medium Priority

October 2, 2023

Details

Everyone loves a race T-shirt! Duties include distributing race t-shirts to participants and volunteers.

Location

Founder's Hall

Fun Center Low Priority

October 2, 2023

Details

Be a key player in making the first-ever Beyond the Wall event fun for everyone. Duties include face-painting, monitoring the arts and crafts center, assisting participants, keeping the crafts area tidy, and helping break down at the end.

Location

Founder's Hall

Course Marshal High Priority

October 2, 2023

Details

Course marshals help keep runners safe and on the right path. Duties include a proper understanding of the course, being able to stop pedestrian and/or traffic while runners cross. Standing for long periods of time is required.

Water cup stations High Priority

October 2, 2023

Details

Water cup volunteers provide much-needed refreshment and encouragement to participants. Duties include setting up the station, filling and stacking cups with water, handing water to runners as they come by, and cleaning up the area when the last runner passes. Standing for long periods is required for this role and you may get wet.

Location

Two stations along race route; one station at finish line; one station at fun run site

Awards Distributors High Priority

October 2, 2023

Details

Help reward runners for a job well done. Duties include organizing awards and assisting with distribution during the awards ceremony.

Location

Outside Founders Hall

Clean-up Crew

October 2, 2023

Details

It ain't over 'til it's over. We need volunteers to help tear down the start/finish line area, take down signs, pack up extra supplies, and clean trash from the surrounding area. Standing, bending, lifting are all required.

Crew Captain High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 7 more volunteers needed.

Details

With so many volunteers, our volunteer coordinator can't be everywhere at once. If you are a take-charge individual, this is the role for you! Duties include supervising a volunteer team (such as water station volunteers, or clean-up crew), including working closely with staff, communicating to your assigned group, ensuring all members of your group show up at their assigned time/location, and leading your team on race day. Strong attention to detail, problem solving and customer service are required. If you are interested in this role, please contact Kathy Haas, the volunteer coordinator, to discuss your interests before signing up.

Refresh Room High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Keep our guests hydrated and feed! Volunteers here are excited to host our guests and make sure that the room is tidy!

Fun Walk Awards

October 2, 2023

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