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WANTED: Girls on the Run Race Volunteers

  • Organization: Girls on the Run of Stark County
  • Date(s): June 1 & June 2, 2012
  • Contact person: Patty Lovell
  • Phone: 330.936.7000
  • Email: info@gotrstarkcty.org
  • Website: www.​gotrstarkcty.​org

This is the third year of our event and we are expecting upwards of 1500 participants! Following is
a list of volunteer opportunities. All volunteers must pass a background check prior to the event.
Indoor Volunteers:
• Greeters - will welcome participants and direct them to registration area, starting line, etc.
• Registration clerks – will assist participants signing up for the event on race day
• Packet Gatherers  - will assist registration clerks in handing out T-shirts and goody bags
to participants
• Face Painters - will apply ʻGirl Power Stripesʼ (basically 2 strips of paint under the
eyes) to willing participants. Some will work inside the gym, others by the start line
• Food Helpers – will hand out Subway sandwiches, chips, bananas etc. to participants
after the event

• Goody Haircare Booth Helpers – will help participants style their hair with colorful hairspray before the 5k.


Outdoor Volunteers:
• Parking Attendants – will direct participants to designated parking area (must be there at
5:45 AM)
• Track Attendants – will direct participants to designated running/walking staging area
• Finish Line Attendants  – will work at finish line to offer drinks and directions to
participants
• Road Marshals  – will work at intersections/turns directing runners on the course
• Water Stop Helpers – will hand out water and Powerade Zero sports drink to the participants on
course
This is a fun event! We had nearly 1000 participants last year and all the girls had a great time!

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