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Hero for a Day! Fairfax Run for the Children Race Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Fairfax CASA
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We're in search of volunteers to help us with our eighth annual Fairfax Run for the Children 8K Race & 3K Run/Walk to benefit Fairfax CASA. It takes a team to execute this event which is our largest fundraiser of the year and want you to join us for this one day opportunity to contribute to making this community event a success! See below for further descriptions of the types of volunteers we are looking for.
Set Up & Clean Up
Accrue community service hours while you help our staff set up and create the atmosphere of this event!
With this option, you can participate as both a runner/walker and volunteer!
Course Marshal
Serve as course marshal directing and cheering participants along the route. It will be your responsibility to keep the runners on course, restrain vehicle traffic, call 911 in case of an emergency, and add to the festive atmosphere by encouraging the runners/walkers on.
Details will be provided at orientation and as volunteers are dropped off at their specific location.
Water Station
If you like to be hands-on in keeping participants safe and hydrated, the Water Station is the place for you. Water Station volunteers set-up and hand-out water bottles and cups of water to runners and walkers.
This role does involve physical activity and the ability to lift 25 lbs. or more.
Registration and Packet Pick Up
Be a part of the anticipation and excitement before the big race! Check in runners and walkers, collect funds, hand out t-shirts & goodie bags.
Bag Check
Help us keep track of runners and walkers belongings!
17 and under must have an adult present.
Food
Help hand out food to runners, walkers and other volunteers on race day! Our various food vendors require minimal assistance.
Promotions and Outreach
Before the race be a part of recruiting volunteers and engaging potential runners, walkers and racers in the Fairfax County community!
Share information on social media, hand out flyers and postcards at local events, and join our staff at fun outings to promote the race.
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About Fairfax CASA
Location:
4103 Chain Bridge Rd, # 200, Fairfax, VA 22030, US
Mission Statement
To recruit, train, and support trained volunteers to represent abused and neglected children in court dependency proceedings to ensure that these children find a safe and permanent home and receive the the services they need.
Description
CASA is a national grass-roots volunteer organization that was founded by a juvenile court judge in 1977. Fairfax CASA was established in 1989. We recruit, screen, train and support lay volunteers to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in Fairfax County Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court proceedings. Volunteers must complete 36-hours of training.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4110 Chain Bridge RoadCourt House GroundsFairfax, VA 22030
DATE POSTED
April 23, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Social Media / Blogging
- Content Management Systems
- Multi-Tasking
- Interactive/Social Media/SEO
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Less than one day