Volunteer FAQ's:

1. Who can volunteer?

     Anyone can volunteer, as long you are able to stand and be outside for up to 2 hours at a time. You do not have to have any experience with sports or volunteering.

2. How do I volunteer?

     Simply contact Sally Zogry: zogrys@healthcareaccess.org or 785.841.5760 x209

3. Are there set time-shifts?

     Yes, depending on the job and the type of event. Volunteers can sign up for specific tasks and time-shifts.

4. When will I find our what my volunteer job is?

     Approximately 7-10 days prior to the event volunteers will receive a preliminary volunteer schedule.

5. Can I work with a friend?

     Yes, most definitely! The best volunteers are happy volunteers! When contacting Sherpa Sports please note in your request that you would like to be paired up with a friend or specific group.

6. Can I choose my task?

     Yes...kind of. We will try our best to satisfy all requests but in some circumstances it is not possible. We do encourage volunteers to speak up if they have experience or certain talents that they think would be of benefit!


Volunteer Jobs:

Pre-Race jobs: (the day before)

     These jobs include race-site set-up and racer registration (packing bags, checking racers in, running errands, grocery store runs, etc...)


Race Day Jobs:

     Aid Stations: Handing out water, stocking aid stations, etc...

     Moderate/standing/outside/quick hands.

     Finish Line Crew: Handing out medals, spotter for the Race Announcer, porter for the aid stations,athlete catcher, chip collector, etc...

     Food/Hospitality: Make sure food is stocked on tables.

     Course Traffic: Direct athletes along the course; moderate/standing/outside. Assist police.

     Race Set-up: Set out cones/barricades/tents. Manual labor work. Hard work...but necessary!

     Race Tear Down: Pick up cones/barricades/tent.

     Course Marshals- Motorcyclists will patrol the course/let race staff know if help is needed. Cyclists can also be used.

     Clean up crew: This is the crew that ensures that we leave a race site better then we found it!


If you would like to volunteer for Rock Chalk...Run!, contact:


Sally Zogry
Health Care Access Clinic
785.841.5760 x209
zogrys@healthcareaccess.org

or
Ryan Robinson
Sherpa Sports L.L.C
785.331.7869
sherpasports@aol.com