Volunteer

 

Running makes me

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Fill in the blank and send to info@gotrchicago.org One lucky girl will receive two entries to the Girls on the Run-Chicago 5k presented by McDonalds.

This event would not be possible without the help of hundreds of volunteers! We have a job for everyone. Please click here to volunteer during packet pick-up on May 29, 30 and 31 and/or 5k day on June 1!

There are many great group volunteer opportunities available at the 5k! Have questions regarding signing up a group of volunteers? Email Priscilla.

Volunteer Opportunities
Pre-Event Day

Registration and Packet Pick-up
May 29, 30 or 31

Pre-Race Set-Up
Friday, May 31, Toyota Park

5k Day-Saturday, June 1, Toyota Park

Volunteer Hospitality
Always eager to meet and help people? Sign-up to greet and orient help race day volunteers with their assigned jobs!

Transportation/Parking
Work to keep traffic moving so people can park and get to the race.

Pre-Registration
Issue race gear and verify ID for those who have already registered.

New Registration
Get there early to work the on-site 5k day registration table. Issue race gear and help participants get ready to run! Organizational skills are a must!

Registration Help Desk
Help runners troubleshoot any registration problems.

Runner Information
Be familiar with the workings of a 5k and answer questions as well as solve problems as they arise.

Gear Check
Keep track of gear that is checked in by 5k participants. Organize and return belongings to participants after the event.

Face Painting
Ready to show off those artistic skills? Use them to paint faces!

Tiara Decorating
Help participants make tiaras as unique as they are! Set up tables, organize supplies and help the girls create a tiara of their own!

Course Marshals
Be out on the course and keep runners headed in the right direction!

Aid Station
Interact with the participants by handing out water and encouragement along the race course.

Spectator/Cheer Station
Each cheer station will have its own unique theme. Groups at these stations need to have lots of energy to pump up the crowd!

Finish Line Runner Refreshments
Use your muscles to get everything in order for the finish line festivities! Set up tables and food, and then serve it to the runners as they finish.

Finish Line Medals
Place medals on all Girls on the Run participants. Lots of energy is needed at this station to show the girls that they are superstars!

The girls have been training for this day for 12-weeks. Help us make it the extra-special day it needs to be. Sign up to be a 5k volunteer today!