Girls on the Run Michiana 5K Celebration presented by The South Bend Clinic

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Our 5K volunteers are the heart of this event. We couldn't put on such a great party without your energetic and positive energy and we're delighted to share this special day with you! There are a variety of ways to be involved as a 5K volunteer, below are volunteer positions available on 5K day.

Register Here (direct link)! https://www.girlsontherunmichiana.org/5K-Detail#show-volunteer

Volunteer Roles:

Amazing Set-up Crew - Come early and help set up tables and tents in preparation for our grand celebration. (Start time 5:30am)

Course Marshal- These folks are posted throughout the course at major intersections and areas of high concentration to direct 5K participants and provide a layer of security. (Start time 7:30am)

Fun Zone - Just like it sounds! These volunteers will help girls bedazzle their race bibs, help families create personalized posters for their girls and supervise fun activities. (Start time 7:00am)

Greeter/Parking -Joyfully welcome the girls, their families and members of the community to the GOTR grounds. Help our guests safely and quickly find parking and make their way toward the fun! Help participants find their way to registration, the start line, restrooms, the merchandise tent... wherever they need to go! (Start time 6:15am)

Participant Refreshments-These cheerful volunteers congratulate finishers with refreshments after the finish line and encourage them to move toward the food and photo zone. (Start time 8:30am)

Photo Zone - Help create memories to last a lifetime in the Photo Zone. Ensure that participants are enjoying the photo area with a variety of photo accessories provided. Assist in snapping pics for anyone who's selfie arm just isn't long enough! (Start time 7:00am)

5K Day Registration Crew - Help check in event participants and give them their t-shirt. (Start time 6:30am)

Sparkle Runners- If you would like to run with the girls, this is for you! Be a moving course marshal and provide gentle encouragement and support to our girls along the run. Bring energy and spirit to the celebration through fun clothing and accessories and happy hair! Sparkle Runners also provide a layer of security. (Start time 8:00am)

Volunteer Check-In- Help greet and check in the amazing volunteers, get them their t-shirt (including one for yourself!), and help direct them to their area. (Start time 5:30am)

Merchandise - If you are great at making a sale, this is the role for you! Assist in selling all of our colorful and empowering merchandise to those in attendance! (Start time 6:30am)

Course Chalking - You can do it! You are awesome! You are strong! These are just some of the phrases that you might chalk the course with as you draw inspirational messages and designs along the route. (Start time 7:45am)

Finish Line Setup/Breakdown - The finish line is just the beginning for the girls. Volunteers will help organize the setup and breakdown of the finish line area, the culminating point of the 10 week program. This is here it happens! *Some heavy lifting may be required. (Start time 7:45am)

Water Stop Energizer Crew- These super volunteers will ensure adequate water is provided throughout the course for participants so they are energized to complete the 5K! Heavy lifting may be required.(Start time 8:00am) (FULL for 2019)

Confident Clean-up Crew- These energetic volunteers will breakdown the tents, tables, etc. and ensure we leave the 5K space better than when we started. Heavy lifting may be required. (Start time 9:15am).

Or you can always be an "Event Volunteer Willing to Help Where Needed" assigned to an area of need!

For more information on volunteering, joining as a participant or sponsoring this year's celebration, please visit our website: GOTRM5K.org and be sure to reach out if you have any questions! Note that if you'd like to participate in the 5K rather than volunteer, Early Bird Registration ends April 15th to save $5! It would also be great to meet you at our next Empower Hour too on April 24th - feel free to join Girls on the Run Michiana for a social hour!