Full Volunteer Descriptions:

• COURSE MARSHAL(1:30pm to 8:30pm) :Directing runners and keeping them safe along the course is key.
  
  • Responsibilities include standing at junction points along the race path to cheer and direct runners, stop pedestrians from entering course, clean up signs/route markers, trash post race. No special skills needed. Standing for long periods of time is required.
  • Time commitment: 1:30pm to 8:30pm
• EQUIPMENT SET-UP (9:00am to 12:00pm):
  • Carry and set up ~8'x3' tables, set up banners, fill/carry water jugs, place signage, set up fencing. Manual labor required including lifting up to 30lbs.
  • Time commitment: 9:00am to 12:00pm  
• FINISH LINE MEDALS (1:30pm to 8:30pm):
  • Our runners deserve something special to commemorate their completion of the 5k!
    Responsibilities include unwrapping and organizing medals, and handing medals out to runners as they cross the finish line.
  • Time commitment: 1:30pm to 8:30pm  
• FACE PAINTING/TEMPORARY TATTOO STATION (1:30PM to 6:30PM):
  
  • Help accessorize the girls before the big run! A steady hand and some artistic and creative talent is ideal.
  • Great for groups! Girls on the Run our 5k Village Stations are a key piece of keeping the excitement and momentum going before the warm-up!
  • Time commitment: 1:30pm to 6:30pm 
• HAPPY HAIR STATION (1:30pm to 6:30pm)
  • Great for groups! Girls on the Run our 5k Village Stations are a key piece of keeping the excitement and momentum going before the warm-up! Our 5k Village is a busy place, and we need enthusiastic volunteers to help things run smoothly.
  • Responsibilities Include: spraying color/glitter hair spray or helping with girls’ hair decorations! Standing for long periods of time required.
  • Time commitment: 1:30pm to 6:30pm 
• WATER STATION (1:30pm to 8:30pm):
  
  • This is the description of the role/responsibilities of this volunteer role:
  • Great for groups! This important role is not just about providing hydration support, but also moral support and excitement! Runners may get fatigued as they travel the course, but you have the ability to revive them with your smiling face and positive attitude!
  • Responsibilities include setting up the station, filling and stacking cups with water, restocking cups throughout the course of the event, handing beverages to runners as they come by, and cleaning up the area when the last runner passes. Standing for long periods of time is required.
  • Time commitment: 1:30pm to 8:30pm 
• PARKING ATTENDANT (1:30pm to 8:30pm) 
  
  • Great for groups! Parking at any major event can be complicated, so we need the very best volunteers to help things run smoothly!
  • Volunteers will direct traffic as participants arrive at the 5k venue, and help families successfully navigate the Southwestern Michigan College campus.
  • Time commitment: 1:30pm to 8:30pm 
• PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANT CHECK-IN (1:30pm to 6:30pm)
  
  • Host Check-In table for pre-registered participants, provide T-shirt for those who pre-purchased and wristbands for all. track registered participants and T-shirts. No special skills required.
  • Time commitment: 1:30pm to 6:30pm 
• GREETER/CROWD CONTROL (1:30pm to 8:30pm) 
  
  • Host Check-In area for spectators, provide wristbands for all. Once the race has started, help monitor the participant area and the dismissal area of the 5k Village. Standing for long periods of time. No other special skills required.
  • Time commitment: 1:30pm to 8:30pm 
• DAY-OF REGISTRATION (1:30pm to 6:30pm)
  
  • Host Check-In table for pre-registered participants, provide bib and wristbands for all.Track registered participants and T-shirts. No special skills required.
  • Time commitment: 1:30pm to 6:30pm 
• INSPIRATION STATION (UFCU GROUP : 1:30 to 6:30) 
  
  • Great for groups! Girls on the Run our 5k Village Stations are a key piece of keeping the excitement and momentum going before the warm-up!
  • Our 5k Village is a busy place, and we need enthusiastic volunteers to help things run smoothly.
  • Responsibilities Include: Helping the girls and family make inspirational signs for the participants. Standing for long periods of time required.
  • Time commitment: 1:30pm to 6:30pm 
• CHEER STATION (4:30pm to 8:30pm)
  
  • Great for groups! Girls on the Run is SO MUCH FUN, and our Cheer Stations help keep it that way!
  • Be a key player in keeping the excitement and momentum going on course.
  • Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) cheering loudly, laughing, screaming, jumping, dancing - anything to bring a smile to our runners' faces! Standing for long periods of time required.
  • Time commitment: 4:30pm to 8:30pm 

El recorrido de esta carrera es de 5 km.

Recordemos que se trata de un evento recreativo y celebratorio para nuestras participantes. No es una carrera competitiva. Nuestras participantes más rápidas completarán la carrera de 5 km en 25 minutos, a la mayoría de ellas les llevará de 30 a 50 minutos cruzar la línea de llegada. ¡Se alienta a todas las participantes a que caminen, rueden, empujen, corran o salten al ritmo que les quede cómodo!

En primer lugar, entendemos que puede haber circunstancias de la vida que les impidan asistir.

No obstante, recomendamos fervientemente que todas las participantes asistan y realicen la carrera de 5 km, ¡ya que es el objetivo para el que los equipos se preparan durante toda la temporada! Es la mejor oportunidad para generar confianza a través del logro. Recuerda que, para mucha gente, como entrenadores, participantes, amigos y familiares, es la primera carrera de 5 km. ¡Estamos juntas en esto!

Por motivos de seguridad, cada participante debe usar una pechera (provista por el consejo).  Nuestro consejo garantiza que todas las participantes tengan compañero de carrera y solo los voluntarios esenciales para la carrera de 5 km tienen acceso a la información confidencial.

Para garantizar que todas las participantes crucen la línea de llegada, supervisamos el recorrido y hacemos un recuento de participantes. Nuestro consejo ha implementado un plan de seguridad, en el que se entrena al personal y a los voluntarios para enseñarles a responder en caso de emergencia o de que ocurra un incidente.

Sí. ¡Las carreras de 5 km de Girls on the Run son para todos! Todas las participantes pueden caminar, correr, empujar o rodar de manera segura y al ritmo que les resulte cómodo. Los asistentes pueden disponer de espacios de estacionamiento.

Un compañero de carrera es una persona designada por el consejo o por el padre, madre o tutor para correr la carrera de 5 km junto a una participante del programa durante todo el trayecto de la carrera.

¡Sí! ¡Es algo que recomendamos! Es una forma magnífica de lograr un objetivo juntos.

¡Claro que sí! Cada participante inscripta que corra la carrera de 5 km recibirá una medalla.

¡Sí! Los familiares, amigos y miembros de la comunidad que no pertenezcan a nuestro programa pueden participar en el evento, pero se deben registrar.

Sí. Todos los formularios de inscripción para la carrera de 5 km incluyen una exención de responsabilidad.

¡Sí! ¡Nuestro consejo vende productos para colaborar con nuestro programa! Asegúrate de buscar nuestro stand o nuestra carpa de productos para conmemorar este evento memorable.

¡Sí! Como este es el punto culminante de la temporada, ¡habrá maquillaje artístico de rostro, estaciones de agua, estaciones de cabello alegre y mucho más! Por supuesto, ¡también tenemos productos para vender!

Para los participantes que no pertenezcan al programa, el precio aumentará tres semanas antes del evento.