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VALPARAISO YMCA // RINGING IN SPRING 5K

Sat April 5, 2025 Valparaiso, IN 46383 US Directions

Course Marshal High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 5, 2025

Details

Course Marshals (age 16+)– You will be given a location on the course and will help direct participants on the course, help keep vehicle traffic flow at bay while participants are on course and watch for any emergencies. Time is from 7:30am to at the latest 10am. This is OUTSIDE so please dress accordingly.

Location

You will receive an email the week of the race with your location and directions for the course

Water Stop Medium Priority

April 5, 2025

Details

Water Stop – handing out water to participants, filling cups, cleaning up. This is OUTDOORS so please dress accordingly. Time would be from 7:15 to at the latest 10am.

Location

End of the driveway located at 4701 Thornbury Dr E, Valparaiso, IN, on the road.

Finish Line Medium Priority

April 5, 2025

Details

Finish line – You will be working at the finish line keeping the participants moving after they finish, handing out participation medals, watching for any emergencies. Time will be from 7:30am to 10am at the latest. This is OUTSIDE so please dress accordingly.

Location

At the pavilion located at the Valparaiso Family YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso, IN

Clean Up after the race Medium Priority

April 5, 2025

Details

Clean up – Be here around 8:45am to help start the clean-up process of taking down fencing, signs, garbage, finish line, gym, etc. This is OUTDOORS so please dress appropriately. Should be done no later than 10am, maybe sooner.

Location

At the pavilion located at the Valparaiso Family YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso, IN and in the gym of the YMCA.

Child Care Low Priority

April 5, 2025

Details

Childcare – Helping in our childcare area by watching the children of the participants. YMCA staff will also be present so they will be helping them. This is INDOORS. Time is from 7am to 10am

Location

Located in the building of the YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso, IN

Greeter/Check in/Food/Packet Pickup Medium Priority

April 5, 2025

Details

Arrive at 7 am to help greet the runners, help with check in, packet pickup, and replenishing the food area. This is indoors and the time is from 7 am - 10 am.

Location

Inside the gym of the YCMA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Dr, Valparaiso, IN

Course Cheerleaders Medium Priority

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

You will be given a location on the course and will cheer participants on the course. This helps keep the race fun and encourages the runners as they go. Please feel free to bring signs, noise makers, or anything else that can help cheer the participants on. Time is from 7:30am to at the latest 10am. This is OUTSIDE so please dress accordingly. This is a great family volunteering opportunity.

Location

You will receive an email the week of the race with your location and directions for the course

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