Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the 2009 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk. This event would not be a success without the help of our volunteers, and our walkers appreciate the support! Scroll down to view all volunteer positions and click any of them to see locations and shift times.
Volunteer Opportunities
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Walker Registration/Check-In (Babson College)
Register new participants, check-in pre-registered walkers, collect submitted donations, and distribute t-shirts and bib numbers.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Walker Registration/Check-In (All start locations)
Register new participants, check-in pre-registered walkers, collect submitted donations, and distribute t-shirts and bib numbers.
Food and Beverage Distribution (Start and Finish locations)
Prepare and serve walkers a variety of food and beverages at the start and finish lines.
Course Monitor (All Locations)
Direct and encourage walkers along the course, reminding them to be careful and walk in a safe manner. AT NO TIME WILL VOLUNTEERS BE DIRECTING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC. At finish lines, direct walkers to food, beverages, and activities.
Site Monitor (Start and Finish Locations)
Assist in making sure that things run smoothly at our start and finish locations. Responsibilities will include assisting Site Captains with set-up and breakdown of the locations, and site monitors may be called upon as ?gophers? to help out in various roles.
Bus Greeting/Loading (Start and Finish Locations)
Transportation to the starting location areas is provided to walkers. Volunteers will help to direct walkers to the appropriate buses or greet them when they arrive.
Medal Distribution (Finish Locations)
Volunteers will place commemorative Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk medallions around walkers? necks at the finish line and direct walkers towards the food, beverages, and other activities.
Green Team (All Locations)
Help us keep the course clean and green! We need eager volunteers to help us along the route and at our start/finish locations. Shifts will vary depending on your location.
Ham Radio Operators (All Locations)
Ham Radio operators will be positioned at each starting location, each refueling station, the finish line, and on each bus to help with logistic and emergency communications. Volunteers will operate ham radios to support communication for the Red Cross First Aid Stations. No experience necessary, though volunteers must have a Technician license and their own 2 Meter Hand Held radio. For more information, please contact Steve Schwarm, Ham Radio Coordinator, at w3eve@arrl.net.
Massage Team (Finish Locations)
Massage tents will be set up at the Copley Square finish line for all walkers interested in massages. Volunteer massage therapists are needed and should bring their personal massage tables and equipment. Licensed professionals only. Credentials are required. For more information, please contact Chris Troyanos, Medical Services Coordinator, at troyanos@comcast.net.
Medical Team (Finish Locations)
The medical team provides immediate support to walkers in medical tents stationed at the finish locations. Comprised primarily of physicians, podiatrists, and nurses, the medical team treats walkers? injuries, mainly blisters and dehydration (any walker who requires more than first aid treatment will be transported via ambulance to a local hospital). Licensed professionals only. Credentials are required. For more information, please contact Chris Troyanos, Medical Services Coordinator, at troyanos@comcast.net.
Refueling Stations (12 Locations)
Walkers look forward to refueling stations, where they replenish with food and beverages, and receive motivation to make it to the finish line. Volunteers set-up, break down, and clean-up the station; set-up, distribute, and replenish food and beverages; place a colored sticker on the bib number of each walker, indicating they have passed that particular station; smile, cheer, and spread lots of enthusiasm! LARGE GROUPS ONLY PLEASE. If you are interested in volunteering together with a group, please contact Erica DeFreitas at 617-582-8322 or e-mail erica_defreitas@dfci.harvard.edu.
