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Volunteer Opportunities for the 34th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids! Sept. 20th & Sept. 21st

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ORGANIZATION: RAR-MA INC

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Join Raising a Reader Massachusetts for a day of cycling and community at the 34th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids on September 21, 2024 in Foxboro, MA!

ABOUT THE RIDE: The Rodman Ride for Kids has raised over $150 million for a diverse group of youth-focused organizations - our Charity Partners. It serves as a convening & fundraising platform for our Charity Partners, providing them with an expense-free event where Raising a Reader MA keeps 100% of the funds raised.

JOIN TEAM RAR-MA: Register as a rider for Team RAR-MA and choose to ride 25 miles or 50 miles on Saturday, September 21st. You can also be a team captain, build a team, and ride for RAR-MA! If you are unable to join in-person on Sept. 21st, you can also choose your own virtual adventure where you create your own challenge, like reading 25 books, and fundraise for RAR-MA!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Team RAR-MA is looking for volunteers for Friday, September 20th, and Saturday, September 21st (the day of the race).

Road Crew - Set up the route for riders (Friday) and drive along the route during the ride to ensure safety (Saturday).

HQ Spotters - Provide encouragement to riders while ensuring safety along the routes.

Email nina@raisingareaderma.org if you have any questions about the event and sign-up to volunteer!

2 Shifts

  • Fri Sep 20, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 3
    Volunteers will be trained by our Road Crew captain at Rodman for Kids offices, pick up lunch, and set up the course.
  • Sat Sep 21, 2024 - 07:30 AM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 3
    Pick up Road Crew vehicle and drive the ride route. Collect signs at 3PM and return vehicle by 4PM.
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About RAR-MA INC

Location:

53 State Street, Suite 500, BOSTON, MA 02109, US

Mission Statement

Raising a Reader Massachusetts is an early literacy family engagement organization working to close the literacy opportunity gap by helping families develop high impact home reading routines.

Description

Raising a Reader Massachusetts was founded in 2006, initially serving families in Chelsea and encouraging robust literacy habits to support children from birth to age six. Since then, we gained a nonprofit status in 2009 and have expanded to communities across the state.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Fri Sep 20, 2024 - Sat Sep 21, 2024
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

38 Neponset AvenueFoxborough, MA 02035

(42.06964,-71.24902)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 6 - 8 Hours
  • Volunteers must be comfortable driving an SUV, pick-up truck, minivan, or cargo van - all vehicles are provided by Rodman for Kids. Able to hop in and our of the vehicles to setup and breakdown the route and help with bikes. Lunch is provided!

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