Jun
11
With Delta Gamma Center
Event Details
11 June 2022
Forest Park - Upper Muny Lot, 1 Theatre Dr.
St. Louis, MO, United States
About the Event
Be a superhero to kids and make June 11 a SUPER fun and FANTASTIC day for kids with visual impairments.
It takes over 100 volunteers to make Run for Sight happen each year.
Run for Sight is like a huge family reunion bringing together children and families served, volunteers, donors, and staff past and present. It is also the largest annual fundraiser of the Delta Gamma Center.
Over 70% of DGC's annual budget depends on community support and Run for Sight is vital to funding critical services for kids with visual impairments every year.
It takes over 100 volunteers to make Run for Sight happen each year.
Run for Sight is like a huge family reunion bringing together children and families served, volunteers, donors, and staff past and present. It is also the largest annual fundraiser of the Delta Gamma Center.
Over 70% of DGC's annual budget depends on community support and Run for Sight is vital to funding critical services for kids with visual impairments every year.
Available Roles
Course Aid Station / Water Station Attendantfull
Help distribute water to runners during the race.
Delta Gamma Center Ambassadorsfull
Greet participants/families/volunteers and thank them for attending Run for Sight. Introduce yourself, ask them what drew them to this event, share about the organization!
Event Site Directional Volunteerswaiting list
Help people to park in the appropriate place. Direct participants to event site areas: packet pick-up, volunteer check-in, team photos, vendor booth(s), restrooms, and race start line.
Finish Line Assistant full
Direct runners and walkers to the appropriate area after they finish their race.
Kids Bash Activity Assistants
Assist with the kid's activities: manages the use of games and equipment, and ensures compliance with rules and regulations to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the children. Feel free to wear a superhero costume/cape, the kids will LOVE it! Must be 16 years and older.
Kids Bash Face Painterfull
Paint faces for children at the Kids Bash! We will have simple superhero-inspired examples for you to use.
Lead Packet-Pick-Up
This role will organize and lead the Packet-Pick-Up volunteers on the day of the race. The Packet-Pick-Up table will also house the Lost and Found for the event.
Packet Pick-Up Volunteer/Lost and Found: Day of Eventfull
Individuals will be helping organize, and distribute race packets on the day of the event. Individuals will be working with a lead volunteer and will be handling crowd control, packet organization, and thanking families and friends of DGC kids for attending Run for Sight 2022.
The Packet-Pick-Up volunteers will also assist with lost and find items.
Parking Attendants
The Parking Attendant will assist families and participants when entering the festival area. They will be responsible for directing traffic to open lots that avoid putting vehicles onto the race route. Must be 18 years of age.
Race Route Volunteer / Course Monitors
The race route volunteers will be added to particular locations along the track, listening to their assigned Course Marshall and completing necessary tasks as a part of Run for Sight. There will be communication and support to those running and walking throughout the morning as well.
Set-up Volunteer
Help to place signage, set-up tables/chairs/tents/games for the Kids Bash.
Snack Table Assistantfull
Tear Down Crew
Assists with tearing down and cleaning up the festival grounds, loading up all materials brought to site and packing up any trash left at the venue.
Volunteer Check-in Assistantfull
Help volunteer coordinator check in volunteers and provide them with materials and instructions for their tasks.
Volunteer Check-In Coordinatorfull
This position manages the check-in process for volunteers, and directs them to their assigned position.