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Rock 'n' Roll Portland! (age 9+) Referral
The inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Portland Half Marathon is coming on Sunday, May 20, 2012 with the preceding Health & Fitness Expo occurring on Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th. With up to 15,000 runners expected to participate, volunteers are needed to come out in force to support this event. This race benefits the Portland Rose Festival and serves as a major fundraising course for organizations including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America and Rally! Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research. The race will bring runners from around the country to compete on a scenic course winding 13.1 miles through the heart of Portland. Not a runner or walker? You can still be a part of the fun! Volunteers are needed to assist with every aspect of the event, including setup, pre-registration, the Health & Fitness Expo, the Start Line, Finish Line and water stations along the course.
Team up with your friends or family and make it an experience you won’t forget!
Volunteer at the Start Line
Sunday, May 20th from 5:30 AM – 8:30 AM (Full day shifts available from 5:00 AM –1:00 PM):
· Start Corrals: Each corral is numbered and corresponds with the runner’s number. Race Crew Volunteers are needed to help the runners find the correct corral and to maintain order within the corral.
· Gear Check: Each runner is issued a gear check bag to be used for any personal items. The gear bags are labeled and are numerically placed in order. Race Crew Volunteers are needed to check these gear bags in the correct order and assist runners in this process.
· Refreshments: Race Crew Volunteers are needed to set up and distribute water, bagels and more to the runners before the start of the race.
Volunteer at the Finish Line
Sunday, May 20th from 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM:
· Checked Gear Retrieval: Race Crew Volunteers are needed to facilitate the organization of gear bags, and return gear to each runner.
· Refreshment Zone: Race Crew Volunteers are needed to distribute water, bananas, oranges, energy bars and other food items after runners cross the Finish Line.
· Awards: Each runner is presented with a finisher’s medal. Race Crew Volunteers are needed to award a medal to each runner. Children under the required age of 14 may volunteer at the Award Area of the finish line. Please inquire.
Benefits of Volunteering
Even if you are not running, you can still be a part of the Rock ‘n’ Roll fun!
· You’ll receive a free Race Crew T-Shirt
· Invitation to the post race concert by Kevin Rudolf
· Snacks and drinks will be provided
· You’ll receive a free race crew draw string back pack
· You’ll get the satisfaction of helping others
· Receive an official letter confirming your community service hours
· You’ll have a great time!
Opportunity Requirements:
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Volunteers must be 9 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity; any volunteer under age 14 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone.
Click on "Express Interest" below if you are interested in helping out!
**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.
Health & Wellness
Other
Other,Event Organizing
Age Minimum (with Adult): 9+, Minimum Age:14+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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