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Merry Fitness 5K Volunteers Needed!
ORGANIZATION: YMCA of SENC Girls on the Run and STRIDE
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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17 people are interested
The Girls on the Run and STRIDE 5K races are held twice a year; the Axis Physical Therapy Clinic Merry Fitness 5K in early December, and the Marine Chevy Shuffle in mid-May. Both races celebrate the completion of 10 week GOTR and STRIDE programs, welcoming more than 1500 participants, running buddies and community athletes and lots of volunteers to the start line at Jacksonville Commons Elementary School. We need volunteers to help in many different roles, including packet pickup, race village set up and tear down, information and late registration, water station, finisher food and water, medal distribution, course marshal, recycling team.
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About YMCA of SENC Girls on the Run and STRIDE
Location:
2710 MARKET ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28403, US
Mission Statement
The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina is a non-profit association committed to a mission of supporting Judeo-Christian principles through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. YMCA Character Development traits - Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, Respect (see below) Caring To be sensitive to the needs of others and go the extra mile. Red Heart Honesty To have integrity and build trust. True Blue Responsibility To do what is right and be accountable for your behavior and your obligations. Green World Respect To value the worth of every person and treat others as you would like to be treated.
Description
Girls on the Run and Stride are non-profit prevention programs that encourage pre-teen girls and boys to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina administers Girls on the Run and STRIDE of Coastal Carolina and serves the counties of Columbus, Brunswick, Pender, Duplin, New Hanover, Sampson, Harnett, Cumberland, Robeson, Bladen, Craven, Onslow, Jones, Cartere, Nash, Wilson, Pitt, Greene, Wayne and Lenoir Counties.
These programs aren’t just about finishing a race. They’re about developing a lifetime of healthy habits and healthy living. Every participant learns valuable life lessons that include:
- nutrition and fitness
- goal setting
- communication skills
- making a difference
- working as a team
- character development
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Jacksonville Commons Elementary School1121 Commons DrJacksonville, NC 28546
DATE POSTED
October 5, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Child Development
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Minimum 3 hours. Max 6 hours.