Volunteers are essential to the Brain Tumor Walk! Thank you for your dedication to the brain tumor cause. Training is provided when you arrive.
We will do our best to match you with your preferred volunteer role; however, due to demand this is not always possible.
Set-Up Crew (Day before Event)
Help with unloading and placing boxes and supplies in the tents in preparation for event. Organize tables in their tents and place tablecloths on the tables. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
Registration and Check-In: 6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Set up the Registration and Check-In tent. Check-in pre-registered participants and register new Walk-ups. You may also be responsible for collecting donations. A mandatory registration training will take place at 6:45 a.m.
Greeters/Parking: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Welcome attendees, answer questions, and direct people to the Registration tent. Direct all vehicles to the drop-off area in order to unload passengers. A briefing about parking options and shuttle stop information will take place as applicable. Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
Mission Area: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Assist participants in completing the mission activity designed for the event.
Team Signs: 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Set up the designated team sign creation area, complete with craft supplies. Assist participants as necessary.
Route Marshals: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Direct walk participants from the start/finish line safely around the course and back. Volunteers will assist with road crossings, directions, crowd control and information.
Volunteer Check-in: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Assist the volunteer committee member with checking in all volunteers for the event. Provide site maps, directions and other key items for the volunteers. Organize and pack remaining supplies after the event.
Survivor T-shirt Tent: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Assist in the set up of the Survivor T-shirt tent and distribute special event Survivor T-shirts to participants. At the end of the event, you will take inventory on sheet provided, pack supplies and assist with clean up.
Water Stop #1: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Set-up and breakdown water stop for event day. Distribute water to participants.
Water Stop #2: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Set-up and breakdown water stop for event day. Distribute water to participants.
Water Stop #3: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Set-up and breakdown water stop for event day. Distribute water to participants.
Set-Up Crew (Day of Event): 6:00 - 8:00 AM
Help with unloading and placing boxes and supplies in the tents in preparation for event. Organize tables and hang signage. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
EMT: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Provide first aid to participants on-site. Registered medical service provider preferred.
Green Room/Stage: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Assist stage manager with day of event speaking program. Help round-up speakers and monitor event program timeline.
Memorabilia Tent: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Give out NBTS memorabilia item for pre-determined donation amount. Set-up tables, chairs and display items in tents.
Cheerleaders: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Cheer on the participants as they start the walk and welcome them back when they return. Noisemakers are provided.
Food Area: 10:00 - 1:00 PM
Assist in setting up the food area on-site. Monitor and help distribute food to participants. Organize and pack remaining supplies after the event. Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
Breakdown/Clean-up: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Organize and pack supplies and assist with clean up. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
Banking: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Count event donations in an off-site location with NBTS staff. Must be reliable and efficient.