Opportunity Title
Purple Community 5K
Opportunity Type
Event
Duties of Volunteer
There are several different volunteer roles:
PACKET PICK UP VOLUNTEER
Packet Pick Up Volunteers are responsible for making sure runners have bibs and other necessary race day materials prior to getting to the start line. They also assist the Packing Pick Up Lead with any other related duties. All volunteers will be provided with a FAQ sheet to best answer questions runners may have during this time.
RACE DAY SET UP VOLUNTEER
Race Day Set Up Volunteers will assist the Race Day Set Up Lead and Co-Lead with pre-event set up that may include the following: setting up cones, aid stations, start/finish banners etc.
COURSE MARSHAL VOLUNTEER
Course Marshals are responsible for ensuring the runners and walkers are safe and are heading in the right direction during their time on the course.
START/FINISH LINE VOLUNTEER
start/Finish Line volunteers will be responsible for corralling runners to the start line pre-race and cheering them on as they cross the finish. They will also be responsible for setting up post-race refreshments for runners/walkers and any other duties assigned by the start/finish lead.
AID STATION VOLUNTEER
Aid Stations Volunteers are responsible for making sure our runners/walkers stay hydrated during their time on the course. You may also serve as their cheerleaders so be sure to bring your biggest smiles and words of encouragement!
FUN RUN VOLUNTEER
Fun Run volunteers will serve as course marshals for the duration on this brief race. They will also help corral all individuals registered to run at the start line pre-race and any other duties assigned by the Fun Run Lead.
LEAD TRAIL BIKER VOLUNTEER
Lead Trail Bikers Volunteers will lead the pack and/or trail behind the last runners. They are responsible for making sure the runners are safe and are heading in the right direction during their time on the course. They are also responsible for notifying the Race Day Lead and Co-Lead when the last runner is nearing the finish.
RACE DAY CLEAN UP VOLUNTEER
Race Day Clean Up Volunteers are responsible for the tear down and packing up of race day materials post-race along with any other duties assigned by the Race Day Lead. The Race Day Lead will provide further instructions on where to pack and place cones, signage, and other race items upon race day.
Deadline to register
April 29, 2017
Contact
Allyson Hutenga
allyson.hutenga@via.org
616-234-5000
Description of event
The 3rd annual Purple Community 5K, powered by Consumers Credit Union, offers runners, children and families a fun and fast course along Burton Street, starting and finishing at the Mary Free Bed YMCA. 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to cancer and Parkinson's disease research at Van Andel Institute.
Event Date
April 29, 2017 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
Mary Free Bed YMCA
Address 1
5500 Burton St SE
City
Grand Rapids
Zip
49546
State
Country
USA
Details of special training
none
Details of special skills
none
Is the location accessible by The Rapid?
Yes