Volunteer at WGBH’s Third Annual 5K: Run for Public Media
You can register for a variety of roles. These roles encompass a wide array of skills and interests.
These roles range from registering athletes and distributing information, to providing course side refreshments at water and food stations all while supporting WGBH!
Please review the volunteer position descriptions listed below and email Volunteer Manager, Jaime Reese, at jaime_reese@wgbh.org if you’d like to help.
Please make sure to include the following information in your email response:
- Your full name
- Preferred volunteer positions (top 3 in order of preference)
All volunteers should arrive for their shifts at DCR Artesani Park, 1255 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Volunteer Positions and Shift Times:
Parking (Shift: 9am-2pm)
Facilitate folks getting on and off shuttle vans at the WGBH parking garage; greet runners and orient them to the registration table and bag check areas.
Bib Pick-up/Registration (Shift: 9-11:30am)
Hand out bibs to runners who have already registered; register last minute runners.
Bag Check (Shift: 9-11:30am)
Check in runners’ bags; oversee the area to maintain organization and safety of belongings.
Food Station Host (Shift: 10:30am-2pm)
Hand out drinks and food to runners as they finish the race; congratulate runners.
Photographer (Shift: 10:15am-2pm)
Take pictures of runners and the event; pictures will be used for social media purposes and photos will be uploaded on Facebook.
Be Curious George!
(Shift: 10am-2pm)
Character Size Requirements: 5’1”-5’3”, average build Dress in Curious George costume and help engage with runners; hand out bananas at the end of the race.
Pep Squad/Course Assistant (Shift: 10am-2pm)
Keep up high energy to encourage runners along the course and cheer.
Water Station (Shift: 10am-1pm)
Hand out water at each mile marker on the course.
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It is free to volunteer at this event.
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.wgbh.org/events/event.cfm?eid=WGBH%205K%3A%20Run%C2%A0for%20Public%20Media-249
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1255 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA, 02135 map
Phone: 617-300-4211
https://www.wgbh.org/support/5K_directions.cfm
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- Profiles
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