| About the Position | |
| Position # | 2623 |
| Organization | Victoria Marathon Society |
| Position | Royal Victoria Marathon volunteers - Royal Victoria Marathon |
| Location | Varies |
| Impact Statement | To manage a world class running event and complimentary events that have a positive impact on the community, and provide opportunities that foster active, healthy |
| Description |
Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles through Race Weekend and Race Day. 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 race on Saturday, October 12 in Oak Bay and a Marathon and Half Marathon downtown Victoria on Sunday, October 13. This year we are offering honorariums for groups/organizations that provide a volunteers to fill a particular marshalling zone. These honorariums are based on the number of volunteers provided and the number of hours in the shift. 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 hat and snacks and we are working on a fun event for volunteers post race. |
| Working Conditions |
1.Working outdoors on the run route from downtown Victoria to Oak Bay and back. 2. Working in the race Expo at the Crystal Gardens or at 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 | 14+ |
| 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 |