Stouffville Main Street 5K

Thank you for considering the giving of your time and energy by volunteering. This community run event would not be possible without your help!

And what a great way to be part of a race without actually running. You will be able to cheer on the runners or congratulate them and gain experience at the same time. Various positions are available at various times. A volunteer T-shirt along with snacks and beverages will be provided to all volunteers. If volunteer community hours are needed, letters will be issued (or school forms will be signed) by the Volunteer Manager when signing out.

Once your registration has been received, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Further instructions specific to your assigned position will be sent approximately 2 weeks before the race date.

Scrolled down and click on "Volunteer Now" to begin your registration!

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

• Ensure the safety of the participants.

• Direct runners along the route.

• Cheer on and encourage participants as they pass by – “Great pace! Keep going!”

• Inform any non-authorized vehicles that roads are closed for two hours (by authority of the Town and Police).

• Minimize interference with the race from traffic/pedestrians/aliens(!)

• Return to event site and assist with tear down and clean up.

• Working under the direction of the Start/Finish Manager, assist in setting up the Start/Finish corral.
• Assist with putting up the grand Start/Finish arch.
• Ensure runners are lined-up based on estimated completion time and bib colour.
• Direct runners in waves, on the right path to enter the Start Corral.
• Direct all finishers through the finish chute to the post-race recovery area.
• Assist in the tear-down of the Start/Finish structure.

• Hydrating the soul.

• Setting up the station and handing out water to runners before, during, and after their race.

• Encouraging runners and cheering them on.

• Cleaning up the station afterwards.

• Hydrating the soul.

• Setting up the station and handing out water to runners before, during, and after their race.

• Congratulating runners as they come through from the Finish Chute.

• Cleaning up the station afterwards .

• Feeding hungry post-race runners! Help to set up the types of food and efficiently distribute them to finishers as they come through gradually.

• Make sure everything is restocked and loaded.

• Cleaning up (may involve eating leftovers!)

• Assist with tear down and clean up of event site.

• Distribute medals to participants after their run.

• Set up, organize, and distribute the medals in an efficient manner.

• Have a pleasant customer service demeanour and be congratulatory and friendly.

• Assist with tear-down and clean-up.

• One of the most important jobs.

• Maintain a clean and pleasant environment at the Event Party Site.

• Distribute refuse containers according to recycling guidelines.

• Promoting a memorable event experience for participants by maintain a pleasant and healthy environment.

• This person is flexible and can work in a fast-paced environment, doing many tasks.

• There is no definite position, however, this individual may serve as a substitute for a volunteer who is absent or late.

• May be reassigned numerous times to different tasks depending on where the need rises.

• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys moving to different jobs.