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 and be in the action 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. You will be provided with information pertaining to your role prior to event day and receive instructions from area managers on site. 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 at the end of the shift.

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 with updates to follow closer to the event.

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

• Ensure the safety of the participants.

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

• Direct runners along the route.

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

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Unpackage finish medals and distribute medals to participants after their run.
• Direct all finishers through the finish chute to the post-race recovery area.
• Have a pleasant customer service demeanour and be congratulatory and friendly.
• Assist in the tear-down of the Start/Finish structure.

• Keep runners hydrated.

• Work under the direction of the Water Station Manager and set up the station with cups of water and handing out water to runners during their race.

• Encouraging runners and cheering them on.

• Cleaning up the station afterwards.

• Keeping runners hydrated.

• Working under the direction of the Volunteer Manager, set up the station and hand out water to runners before and after their race.

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

• Cleaning up the station afterwards.

• Re-nourshing runners post-race!

• Help to set up the types of food and distribute them efficiently to finishers as they come through gradually.

• Make sure each item is restocked as needed.

• Cleaning up (may involve eating leftovers!)

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

• One of the most important jobs.

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

• Distribute refuse and recycling containers according to recycling guidelines.

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

• This person is flexible, well-organized, and good with following instructions.

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment doing many tasks and have a pleasant customer service demeanour.

• 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.

• Set up, organize, and distribute materials to participants in an efficient manner before race day.

• Distribute to participants their number bib, race shirt and other relevant materials before the race.

• Have a pleasant customer service demeanor. Be encouraging and friendly.

• Location: TBC

• Date & Times: Fri. June 19 (10am-1:30pm/1pm-4:30pm), Sat. June 20 (11:30am-3pm)