Volunteers make the marathon!
Volunteers needed race weekend: June 2nd - 3rd, 2012...
Use our online form to sign up for a volunteer position - click here.
Without the more than 600 Olympic Peninsula volunteers, this event could not happen. Thank you! Your time is valuable and we pride ourselves on being organized, having good communication, and training you to feel comfortable with your role. So get ready for another great year - the runners will be here soon!
There will be a training session for all volunteers on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012, 6pm at the Vern Burton (4th and Peabody streets) in Port Angeles. Volunteers will receive their t-shirt, volunteer party ticket, volunteer role and instructions and an opportunity to sign up their 4 hour shift. Pizza will be served! (Note: Aid Station training will be held May 21st, 6pm, Vern Burton).
Why volunteer?
Benefits
- Race volunteer shirt - a classic!
- Invitation to the Windermere Volunteer Thank you Party and Dinner - a blast!
- The satisfaction of helping others - and your community!
- A GREAT time!
No experience necessary.
- Volunteer training will take place mid-May.
- It's fun, it's easy!
- Click here to sign up now so that we can keep you informed!
What needs to be done?
Shirt and kit assembly
Early May (check calendar). Volunteers will help organize volunteer t-shirts and work in an assembly line to stuff aid station kits. Meet at Marathon Headquarters, 1234 E 2nd St, Port Angeles. Contact Michelle for questions: 417-1301 or larry@nodm.com.
Goody bag stuffing
Early June. We are thankful to the PA Senior Center for helping us stuff goody bags every year! We look forward to seeing our friends again at the PA Senior Center, 328 E 7th Street, PA. Contact D Bellamente for questions: 457-7004.
Registration set up
Friday and Saturday of race weekend. Volunteers will meet at The Red Lion hotel to prepare the banquet room for 1800 participants plus their family members! Meet at the Red Lion Hotel, 221 N. Lincoln, Port Angeles. Contact Michelle for questions: 417-1301 or larry@nodm.com.
Registration
Saturday of race weekend. Registration volunteers will work a 4 hour shift at the Red Lion Hotel (marathon registration headquarters). You will be the first to meet our runners from all over the country. Volunteers will distribute race packets and t-shirts to registered runners. New registration volunteers are required to attend the one hour volunteer training session in mid May. At the training you will get your t-shirt, learn about your role, and sign up for your 4 hour shift. Pizza, drinks and prizes for those who attend! For questions, contact Michelle at 417-1301 or larry@nodm.com
Kids marathon set up
Saturday of race weekend. The YMCA Youth and Government program spends their Saturday making sure the venue is perfect for the Kids Marathon event. If you would like to help set-up tents, slice oranges, or mark the course please be at City Pier at 2pm and check in with Heidi or Michelle.
Kids marathon
Saturday of race weekend. Volunteers are needed for the finish line and to walk with kids along the 1.2 mile course. There will be a brief training session where more details will be discussed and volunteers will receive their t-shirts. Please attend the volunteer training in mid May for more information.
Course set up
Sunday/Race day. Love to get up early? Don't mind a little physical work? Like donuts and strong coffee? Then you fit the bill for helping this important team set-up the course to make sure the participants don't get lost. Set-up teams will meet at places along the Olympic Discovery Trail on Sunday and team leaders will direct volunteers to where cones and signs need to be placed. Please call Darryl at 457-9099 for more information.
5K/10K set up
Sunday/Race day. Under the command of the PAHS Boys Tennis Team, the 5K/10K set-up will include setting up tables and tents, food station, finish line and course markings. Volunteers are asked to attend the volunteer training session in mid-May. 5K/10K volunteers will help with the food area, finish line and course marshaling.
Half marathon packet pick-up
Sunday/Race day. We need four volunteers to work the early shift race morning distributing race packets at the Agnew Soccer Fields from 7am - 9am. Please plan to attend the brief volunteer training session where you will get your t-shirt and learn more about your role. Please attend the volunteer training meeting for shift sign-up and more information. Pizza, drinks and prizes for those who attend! For questions, contact Michelle at 417-130 or larry@nodm.com
Marathon packet pick-up
Sunday/Race day. We need two volunteers to work the early shift race morning distributing race packets at Carrie Blake Park, Sequim from 7am - 9am. Please plan to attend the brief volunteer training session where you will get your t-shirt and learn more about your role. Please attend the volunteer training meeting for shift sign-up and more information. Pizza, drinks and prizes for those who attend! For questions, contact Michelle at 417-1301 or larry@nodm.com
Course marshals
Sunday/Race day. 50 volunteers are needed along the course from Sequim to Port Angeles! There are three shifts available: 8:45 - 9:45am, 9 - 10:45am or 11 - 1:30pm. Our course marshals are vital. Course Marshals will stand at strategic turns/intersections along the course and make sure zoned out runners stay on course. You will be given a complete kit with safety vest, location and time needed and instructions. Please contact Harold at (206) 498-9218. Thank you!
Aid stations
Sunday/Race day. There is currently a waiting list for one of the 15 spots along the course. If you would like to be added to the list, please contact Michelle at 360-417-1301 or larry@nodm.com. Mandatory Aid Station training session will take place in mid May. Pizza, drinks and prizes for those who attend! For questions, contact Michelle at larry@nodm.com
Finish line volunteers
Sunday/Race day. Do you want to be part of the famous "buddy" crew? Be the first to congratulate runners as they cross the NODM finish line. This is a lively, fun job. The more buddies the merrier. Carrie and Chuck will lead you through an invigorating afternoon making sure each finisher is treated to royalty. Please attend the brief training session if you are a new buddy. You will get your t-shirt and choose your 4 hour shift. Please attend the volunteer training meeting for shift sign-up and more information. Pizza, drinks and prizes for those who attend! For questions, contact Michelle at 417-1301 or larry@nodm.com
Clean up the NODM
Sunday/Race day. The NODM has a lot of pride when it comes to leaving the place better than we found it. If you live along the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) and can check for litter - thank you! If you would like to come down to City Pier and help with garbage and loading trucks we won't turn you away. We will even buy your dinner. Tradition has it that the volunteer thank you dinner happens after the last box is loaded and the pier is spotless. Clean-up is from 2-5pm, Sunday at City Pier or along the ODT.
Volunteer thank you party!
Sunday/Race day. The NODM likes to celebrate the weekend with our amazing volunteers right away! You have worked hard all day or all weekend - now it's our turn to cook dinner. All volunteers are invited and additional tickets may be purchased for friends and family. This year's dinner will be at The Red Lion Hotel at 5pm.
Inventory and clean up
Post race. Marathon Headquarters needs 6 volunteers for two days to help count and pack leftover shirts and supplies. See calendar for time and location. Contact Michelle at larry@nodm.com.
Download the volunteer form - click here.
If you prefer to print and mail a form rather than signing up online, please download the form and mail it to the NODM office address printed on the form.
When you choose to serve - whether it's your nation, your community, or simply your neighbor - you are connected to that fundamental American ideal that we want Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness not just for ourselves, but for all Americans. That is why this is a great nation. Because time and again, Americans have been willing to serve on stages both great and small; to draw on the same spirit that launched America's improbable journey to meet the challenges of each defining moment in our history.
- Barack Obama
