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Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run

Sat March 29, 2025 Plano, TX 75075 US

Neighborhood Notification Medium Priority

At least 10 more volunteers needed.

Details

This group will be responsible for notifying the neighborhood that we will be running through their area. They will have to put a note on each house along the 5k's path.

Date March 15
9:00 am

Location

Meet on the West side of Vines HS.

Work Day

At least 9 more volunteers needed.

Details

March 15 volunteers will be responsible for the following:
-sorting shirts
-putting together bags for racers
-making last minute signs

The end time if flexible. The faster we are done, the sooner we can leave.

Location

Vines High School
9:30-12:00 (ish) pm

Vines High School
1401 Highedge
Plano TX 75075

Packet Pick Up

At least 8 more volunteers needed.

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for:
-attending packet pick up on March 27 and/or 28
-set up and take down of area
-handing out packets to runners
-keeping record of packets handed out

Location

Vines HS
1401 Highedge
Plano TX

6pm-8pm

Resources Needed

tables - 2 - 5
chairs - 6+

Registration Table

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Volunteer will be responsible for:
-last minute registration
-handing out packets to runners who registered online

March 29

Location

Inside Vines, near restrooms

Resources Needed

Tables - 3 - 6
chairs - 6+
excel spreadsheet - 1+

Race Pick Up (Sweeper)

Minimum met.

Details

You will be responsible for following the last racers to make sure they complete the course safely. Leave your need for speed at home!

March 29

Location

Vines HS

Cheer Section High Priority

At least 119 more volunteers needed.

Details

Cheer volunteers will be responsible for:
-making positive, encouraging signs to hold
-setting up in different spots along the route to cheer on runners.

March 29

Location

Vines HS and surrounding area. Check in at the Volunteer Table for your location.

Event Set Up

At least 20 more volunteers needed.

Details

Event Set Up Volunteers will need to show up around 6 am to help set up event.

Location

Vines HS and surrounding area
1401 Highedge
Plano TX

Event Take Down

At least 20 more volunteers needed.

Details

Event Take Down Volunteers will be responsible for staying after the race and helping to take down the event.

Location

Vines HS and surrounding area
1401 Highedge
Plano TX

Interpreter High Priority

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Volunteers will interpret before, during, and after the race. Possible settings: opening/closing remarks, registration table, sponsor tables, volunteer table.

IMPORTANT: Volunteer Interpreters must currently work as an Interpreter or be enrolled in an Interpreter Training Program. Students Interpreters will be paired with a certified interpreter to provide support and feedback.

Location

Vines HS
1401 HIghedge
Plano TX

Kids' Area Low Priority

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Volunteers will be responsible for setting up the kids' areas and keeping an eye on the kids playing. We are situated next to 15th street so we need to make sure we keep the children safe.

Activities May Include:
Coloring Station
Sidewalk Chalk
Giant Jenga

It will be helpful for individuals to be able to communicate through sign language, but it's not mandatory.

Parking High Priority

You must be 17 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 14 more volunteers needed.

Details

Parking will be available on the East side of Vines and at Admin.

Need to be stationed around 6:30 to prevent people from parking in the lot. Direct participants to the correct parking areas.

East Side parking lot: no attendants needed
West side parking lot: Need people to prevent people from pulling in.

Location

Vines High School
1401 Highedge
Plano TX 75075

Mascot

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

This is for mascots that are volunteering their time during our event. Contact Lindsay Chandler at lindsay.chandler@pisd.edu if you need the task password.

Location

Vines HS
1401 Highedge
Plano TX

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