Volunteer AND Fundraiser Opportunity

Meghan Gremban

Fundraiser Opportunity!

Volunteer at: THINK SPRING DEPERE HALF-MARATHON AND 5K RUN/WALK

When: April 5, 2025

Where: DePere Middle School and surrounding community

Why: FV Wave Swim Team will receive a fundraiser check by helping fill at least 26 more volunteer spots

Who: Parents and any swimmer over age 14 years+ count as a volunteer. 

Additional Details: 

  • Volunteers MUST be willing to cheer and pay attention to the racers. They should not be on their phone or other devices if they are the primary volunteer. 

  • Kids under age 14 years are welcome to attend with their parents and cheer on the races, but they cannot be left to volunteer on their own.  If you intend to bring your younger swimmers to volunteer with you please send an email to [email protected] so I can let the volunteer coordinator know to have extra vests.

 

For those available to volunteer:

  1. Go to the volunteer website: Think Spring De Pere Half Marathon | 5K Run/Walk Volunteer Registration

  2. Identify which positions are open where you see a green “Volunteer” button

  3. Click the volunteer button and complete the sign up

  4. You will get an email shortly after confirming your volunteer spot

 

One week prior to the race all volunteers will get an email with the volunteer specifics including where to check in, safety requirements & any final details to make sure the volunteer is ready for the event!

 

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Types of Volunteer Positions

Various volunteer positions exist so there is something for everyone!

  1. Race Bag Packing & Set Up (Fri Only) – pack bags in an assembly line and help set up the commons

  2. Water Stations – Provide water & Gatorade to runners along the course

  3. Course Corners – Direct runners where to turn and cheer them on!

  4. Finish Line Volunteers – Award finishers their medal & hand them a water bottle.  Help snap pictures for runners if requested.

  5. Post Race Food Supervision – Oversee & replenish the snacks & drinks offered after the race; congratulate runners on a job well done!

  6. Post Race Clean Up – Help us wipe down, sweep, mop, load the trailer and put rooms back in order

 

More IMPORTANT Notables

  1. Course Corners & Water Stations are the top priority to fill first!

  2. Email Addresses - When signing up please use an email which can accept outside emails! 

    1. We find school email addresses kick back to us.

    2.  We use email for communications so please ensure students use emails which get read!

  3. Cell Phone Numbers – when signing up use a cell phone you can be reached at the day of the race

    1. We had students put parents phone numbers which only creates a delay if we need to contact the volunteer on race day 

  4. Safety First! 

    1. It may not be the most fashionable, but any volunteer on the course MUST wear the provided safety vest