Waddell & Reed Kids' Marathon for the benefit of Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics

Volunteers

Volunteer Sign-Up:
To make the Kids' Marathon for the benefit of Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics a success, many volunteers are needed. Groups are encouraged to volunteer together for the event. 

Please follow these steps to become a Kids' Marathon Volunteer:

1-  View the volunteer descriptions below. 

2-  Select the position(s) that you would like to register for.

3-  Click HERE to register as a volunteer.

4-  If you have any questions feel free to contact kidsmarathon@kcmarathon.org

Remember there are positions available starting on Wednesday Oct.16 through Saturday, October 19, 2013!!

Volunteer Descriptions
Wednesday, Oct 16^th

Location: Don Chisholm Center,
610 E 22^nd st, Kansas City, MO 64108 

Race Packet Assembly: Volunteer will put together goodie bags and other race information together for packet – pick up.

Thursday & Friday Oct. 17^th & 18^th
Location: Crown Center Exhibit Hall A
2323 McGee Street, Kansas City, MO 64108  

Expo Volunteer: Monitor, distribute, and explain race information as families and team coaches come to check in. 

Saturday, Oct 19^th
Location: Washington Park

Race set- up: Volunteer will assist in moving tables, chairs, fencing and other items needed to set-up for Kids Zone area prior to pre-race activities.   

Start Line: You may be assigned to one of the following positions- 

• 1.Human Chain- Volunteers will direct/ keep participants behind start line and clear non-participants off course prior to start of the race.  


• 2.Race Marker- volunteers will be placed at (1 of 4) strategic locations along 1.2 mile race course to help participants stay on correct course.


• 3.Race Caboose- Volunteers will walk behind the last participant to ensure all have safely completed race course. 

Finish Line: You may be assigned to one of the following positions-  

• 1.Course Monitors: Volunteers will keep course clear from spectators and cars to ensure participants safety and arrival to finish line.


• 2.Medal Distributor: Volunteers will unpack and hang medals for easy distribution. As participants (ages 5-14) cross the finish line volunteers will hand medals to them before leaving secured fenced area


• 3. Exit Supervisor: Volunteers will check participant wristbands to ensure they only leave secured fenced area appropriate chaperon (i.e coach or guardian). Children will not be allowed to exit secured fenced area alone.

Volunteer check- in/ Lost child: Volunteer will check in race day volunteers and direct them to appropriate area and section captain to receive further instructions. Volunteer will also house lost children and contact guardian (information on back of child’s bib number) and stay with them until reunited with guardian.  

Kids Zone Activities: Volunteers will ensure that flow of activities run smoothly and help with overflow management and site safety.  

Kids Zone Food & beverage: Volunteers will set up, hand out, and clean up food and beverage distribution race finishers.  

Race clean- up: Volunteers will ensure all vendors have packed/ cleaned up site. Volunteers will clean up trash, clothes and other items at the conclusion of the after race activities.   

Floaters: Volunteers will be assigned to any activities listed above throughout the race day event. This will be due to volunteer no-shows or overflow assistance.   

Click HERE to register as a volunteer for the 2013 Kids Marathon.

Additional Information:
2013 Volunteer Positions PDF
Kids Marathon FAQ's