5k Race Volunteer Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Mystic River Watershed Association
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Each year the Mystic River Watershed Association hosts a 5k and paddle race--the Herring Run and Paddle. Over 400 participants show up to walk, run, paddle, bike and cheer. This race, in it's 24th year, showcases the beauty of the Mystic River and celebrates the annual return of the river herring.
We are seeking a volunteer coordinator for this event. The coordinator will work with our outreach manager in the weeks prior to the race to become acquainted with the race details, location and volunteer roles. On the day of the event, the coordinator will be the point person for volunteers--instructing them where to go, how to carry out their job, etc. We anticipate around 50 volunteers arriving in shifts.
This is a fantastic volunteer opportunity for someone looking to gain experience with project and/or volunteer management and help a worthy environmental cause.
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About Mystic River Watershed Association
Location:
20 Academy St. Suite 306, Arlington, MA 02476, US
Mission Statement
The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) was founded in 1972 to protect and restore natural resources in the 22-community watershed. MyRWA accomplishes this work through the efforts of professional staff and thousands of volunteers working together on a project-by-project basis.
MyRWA mission is to protect and restore the Mystic River, its tributaries and watershed lands for the benefit of present and future generations and to celebrate the value, importance and great beauty of these natural resources.
Description
The Mystic River Watershed encompasses 76 square miles, half a million inhabitants, and 22 communities, in whole or in part. It extends from the headwaters of the Aberjona River in suburban Reading to the heavily urban/industrial communities bordering Boston Harbor.
Communities in the watershed include the following: Arlington, Melrose, Belmont, Reading, Revere, Charlestown, E. Boston, Somerville, Burlington, Stoneham, Cambridge, Wakefield, Chelsea, Watertown, Everett, Wilmington, Lexington, Winchester, Malden, Winthrop, Medford, and Woburn.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
32 shore dr.Somerville, MA 02143
DATE POSTED
January 2, 2020
SKILLS
- Event Planning / Management
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Orientation or Training
- We anticipate this role requiring 1-2 hours a month for one month; then on the week before the event assist as available. The event itself will take place from 6:30AM-2PM on Saturday, May 16th.