Volunteer for WGBH 5K: Run for Public Media

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Hours:	11am-2pm
Ages:	Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free see below
Category:	Races/Walks

Charge up your Fitbit and hit the starting line with fellow fans of WGBH TV and WGBH Radio as we kick off our second annual 5K-road race.

The course travels through the DCR Artesani Park in Brighton and around the scenic Charles River.

Please review the volunteer position descriptions and email me at jaime_reese@wgbh.org if you’d like to help us hit the ground running!

Please make sure to include the following information in your email response:
- Your full name
- Preferred position (top 3 in order of preference)

Position Description and Shift Times:
Parking, 8:30am-2pm: Facilitate folks getting on and off shuttle vans at the WGBH Parking Garage Parking, 8:30am-2pm: Greet runners, orient them to the bib pick up, registration table, and bag check areas
Bib pick-up/Registration, 7am-2pm: Hand out bibs to runners who have already registered, and register last minute runners
Bag check, 7am-2pm: Check in runners’ bags, and oversee the area to maintain organization and safety of belongings
Food hosts, 9:30am-2pm: Hand out drinks and food to runners as they finish the race, congratulate them!

Photographer, 10:15-2pm: Take pictures of runners and the event.

Pictures will be used for social media purposes and photos will be uploaded on Facebook.
Photography assistant, 10:15-2pm: Ask guests posing for pictures to sign an appearance release form Arrow holders/energetic ambassadors, 10am-1pm: Hold arrows signs to guide runners along the course, cheer on and encourage runners Costume Handler, 10am-2pm: Assist costume character move about the crowds at event Curious George Costume, 10am-2pm: Dress in Curious George costume and help engage with runners, hand out bananas at the end of the race (character size requirements: 5’1”-5’3”, average build)
Running pep squad, 9:30am-1pm: Keep up high energy to encourage runners along the course, cheer Water station, 9:30am-1pm: Hand out water at each mile marker on the course

COST

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Free to Volunteer

WEBSITE

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www.wgbh.org/events/event.cfm?eid=WGBH%205K%3A%20Run%20for%20Public%20Media-30

LOCATION

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1255 Soldiers Field Rd, Brighton, MA, 02360 map

1255 Soldiers Field Rd, Brighton MA, 02135

TIPS

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Parking is available at 1255 Soldiers Field Rd (across from Joyful Garden). If there is overflow volunteers are encouraged to park at WGBH in the parking garage located across from 10 Guest St, and will be bused back to the event location.