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.