5K Volunteer Assignment Descriptions
Bag Drop Attendant
Location: Bag Drop Tent
Responsibilities:
- Place participant belongings in a clear NJSN bag.
- Write participant’s bib number on an index card and staple it to the bag.
- Organize bags in bins by bib number order.
- Match bib numbers with bags when participants return.
Course Route Marshal
Location: Along the course route, including start/finish lines
SAFETY VEST REQUIRED: You will be provided a safety vest. Please wear the safety vest at all times. Please return your vest after your shift ends at the information tent.
Responsibilities:
- Report to the INFORMATION TENT by 7:00am for instructions.
- After a brief meeting, you will be escorted to your assigned position along the course route.
- While at your assigned position, you are responsible to ensure all participants are walking along the route, which may be divided by cones and/or barricades. Encourage safe distancing.
- Use pom-poms to cheer on participants.
- For emergencies, locate the nearest police officer and/or call 911.
*Please bring your cell phone with you while you are on the course during event day. If you spot any logistical issues on the course, please contact David Schwartz (call/text 551- 427-5567).
Course Route Water Stations
Location: Various stations on the Course Route.
Responsibilities:
- Report to the INFORMATION TENT by 7:00am for instructions.
- It is imperative that the water stations be set up immediately once you arrive at your station.
- Set up 2 tables per station, with space between to reduce crowding.
- For 8:30am Race: Race: Fill and line up cups of water.
- For 10:00am Walk: Line tables with water bottles.
- Refill as needed and keep the area clean with provided garbage can.
- Contact John Thompson at 908-324-1362 if you run low on water.
*Please bring your cell phone with you while you are on the course during event day. If you spot any logistical issues on the course, please contact David Schwartz (call/text 551- 427-5567).
Event Site Water Stations
Location: Refreshment & Water Tents
Responsibilities:
- Keep tables stocked with water bottles at all times.
- Maintain a clean area, free of used water bottles.
Information Tent & Volunteer Check-In
Location: Information/Volunteer Tent
Responsibilities:
- Assist with volunteer check-in using the alpha and assignment lists provided.
- Distribute volunteer t-shirts.
- Direct volunteers to assigned locations using event maps.
- Answer participant questions to the best of your ability.
- Course Route Volunteers to stay at Information Tent for 7:15am meeting.
Kid’s Corner
Location: Kid’s Corner Tent
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and assist with activities (sand art, coloring, etc.).
- Keep materials stocked and tent tidy.
*If a child is reported missing, locate the nearest police officer and/or call 9-1-1.
NJ Sharing Network & Sponsor Village Tent
Location: NJ Sharing Network Tent
Responsibilities:
- Help families find their loved one’s Quilt.
- Encourage participation in various activities:
- Dedicate a stone in honor, memory or support of someone.
- Sign the NJ Sharing Network flag.
- Wearing a NJSN connection pin (donor family, recipient, hospital partner, etc.).
- Visit Living Donor and Team Liberty table.
Parking Attendant
Location: Assigned Parking Lots
SAFETY VEST REQUIRED: You will be provided a safety vest. Please wear the safety vest at all times. Please return your vest after your shift ends at the information tent.
Responsibilities:
- Report to Start Line at 6:30am for meeting.
- Proceed to your assigned lot after receiving vest and location.
- Direct traffic flow; do not assign specific parking spots.
- Stay at your lot until dismissed.
- Return to lot by 11:30 AM to assist with event exit.
- Remain until the final shuttle departs at 12:30 PM.
*For parking issues, please contact Beth Shubert (call/text 201-206-8963).
Participant Check-In
Location: Participant Check-In Tent
*NEW this year! Updated check-in process through Run Sign Up App
Responsibilities:
- Check in pre-registered participants (walkers & racers).
- All participants will need to check in individually to pick up their bib.
- Use designated lines for walkers and racers—direct participants to the shortest appropriate line.
- Walker Check-In:
- Enter participant name in app, confirm info, check them in, provide walker bib.
- Racer Check-In:
- Enter participant name in app, confirm info, have them sign waiver (if needed), scan QR code on bib, provide race bib.
*REGISTRATION ISSUES?
- If you cannot locate the participant’s name in the App, please direct them to the Registration Help Desk at the Day-Of Registration Tent.
- If the person is assigned incorrectly as an individual or as a member of the wrong team, make a note on the Corrections Sheet and let them know we will update the information on the website on Monday.
Refreshment Tent
Location: Refreshment Tent
Responsibilities:
- Distribute refreshments to event participants.
- Keep tables stocks with snacks and drinks throughout the event.
- Keep perishable items in the coolers provided.
*If any issues arise regarding the popcorn machines, please contact Beth Shubert (call/text 201-206-8963).
Start/Finish Platform Speaker
Location: Start/Finish Area Platform
Responsibilities:
- Report to platform at 8:15 AM (Race) and 9:45 AM (Walk).
- Cheer on runners and walkers as they pass by. Use megaphone provided.
- Pay attention to participant shirts and large groups and give shout-outs to specific teams as they pass by the platform.
T-Shirt Distribution Tent
Location: T-Shirt Tent
Responsibilities:
- Distribute T-shirts, sorted by size.
- Participants may request more than one shirt and exchange sizes if needed.
