VOLUNTEER GROUP OPPORTUNITIES

Within the group leader application, you can select your group’s assignment preference from the following options. Please note each group will be assigned according to past experience and event needs, and assignments are filled on a first-come first-served basis. Some groups may be divided or reassigned as needed.

West Side Wellness Walk

Saturday, May 31

The West Side Wellness Walk aims to support, advance and celebrate health, wellness and movement on Chicago’s West Side. Volunteer tasks include race day bib pick-up, course marshal, start line and finish line. Volunteers will support the youth running events in Garfield Park after the West Side Wellness Walk.

Bank of America Chicago 13.1

Sunday, June 1

Course

• Aid station: Volunteers will distribute water and Nuun Hydration to half marathon participants, as well as assist with the setup and cleanup of the aid station.

Garfield Park

• Start line: Join the excitement at the start line by regulating access to the start corrals and assisting with the forward progress of participants through the corrals.
• Gear check: Ensure race participants have an excellent experience before and after the race by collecting and organizing gear check bags from participants before the race and returning them afterward.
• Green team: Help us make a difference beyond race day! Green team volunteers assist race participants and spectators to correctly recycle and compost specific products distributed by the event such as water bottles, Nuun Hydration cups, banana peels and food.
• Open to opportunities: Volunteers who are flexible and open to roles anywhere are highly sought after and always appreciated. Groups without preference to an area could be placed on any of the teams mentioned above.

Group leader application

Return to the group leader application page to learn more and to apply.

Resources

• Volunteer homepage
• Volunteer policies
• Volunteer FAQs
• Please direct questions to volunteer@chicago13point1.com.