| About the Position | |
| Position # | 2623 |
| Organization | Victoria Marathon Society |
| Position | Royal Victoria Marathon volunteers - October 11-12, 2025 - Royal Victoria Marathon |
| Location | Varies |
| Impact Statement | The RVM is one of the largest annual sporting events on Vancouver Island, celebrating its 45th annual event this October 11-12, 2025. With runners and walkers taking part in the Marathon, Half Marathon, Westland Insurance 8K, Island Savings 5K and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run, 2025 is looking to set a registration record with over 15,000 racers. |
| Description |
Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles through eace weekend and race days. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following positions - race course set-up, aid stations, finish line set-up, race package pick-up and shirt distribution, course marshals, race finish marshals, medal setup and handout, finish line security, space blanket setup and handout, volunteer tent and gear check, garbage detail - on route and on the race finish and start grounds. We have a 5km and kid's race on Saturday, October 11 in Oak Bay and an 8Km, Marathon and Half Marathon downtown Victoria on Sunday, October 12. This year we are offering honorariums for groups/organizations that provide a volunteers to fill a particular marshalling zone or aid station. Please contact Wendy at volunteer@runvictoriamarathon.com for more information. Register at https://royalvictoriamarathon.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/ |
| Training Details | Volunteers will be given a manual, a link to a training video and will receive explicit role details from their area coordinator. The coordinators will be working along side them and overseeing the event. All volunteers will receive a Peninsula Co-op RVM volunteer shirt. Some marshal positions will receive snacks. |
| Working Conditions |
1. Working outdoors on the course route. The routes cover roads from downtown Victoria to Oak Bay. 2.Working in the race Expo at the Crystal Gardens or at Willows Beach. 3. Work outdoors or in tented areas at the start finish line in the Inner Harbour or Willows Beach. |
| Minimum Duration | Special event |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekend - Daytime |
| Time Detail | The shifts vary. You can choose a day and time when you register in Volunteer Local |
| Age | 13+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group, ESL/EAL |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers and ESL |
| Area(s) of Interest | Events/Fundraising, Recreation/Sports, Special Events |
| Skill(s) | Customer Service, Communicate in Plain Language, Motivate Others, Problem Solving, Accountability |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.runvictoriamarathon.com |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Wendy Cohen |
| Phone | 350 686 0106 |
| Address | PO Box 675, 185-911 Yates St Victoria BC, V8V 4Y9 |