Government
Tails & Trails 5K at Independence Oaks County Park - a pet-friendly event!
Details
Description
The third annual Tails and Trails Race at Independence Oaks County Park will once again raise funds for local animal rescues. This year we are supporting Teacher's Pet and Great Lakes Dog Rescue. The race will feature a Cat Walk 1K followed by a 5K race.
Volunteers are needed to:
- Assist at a water station
- Help with crafts or other activity tables
- Check in racers
- Hand out medals to race finishers
Location
Independence Oaks County Park
Please fill out this form
In order to become a volunteer, please follow these instructions:
- Fill out the proper application (adult or minor).
- Adult (18+) application: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1416992479
- Minors age 17 and under, please have a parent or guardian fill this form out using your name: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/718922892
- Minors under 14 must fill out the Minor Waiver and be accompanied/chaperoned by an adult who has a valid Adult application, waiver and background check on file.
2. Complete and pass a background check (adults 18+ only).
Our Parks Commission has directed us to perform background checks that include a search of these 3 areas:
- Nationwide Criminal Database
- Social Security Address Trace
- Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
This step is intended to provide for the safety and security of Park patrons, other volunteers and staff at our recreation programs and operations. Please note: you will be invited to complete this via email and/or text and the link expires after 5 days. Please reply to have a new link sent if you miss the deadline.
To ensure your application process goes smoothly, please whitelist or add the following emails to your address book: [VolunteerMail@Volgistics.com]VolunteerMail@Volgistics.com and [no-reply@mail.verifiedfirst.com]no-reply@mail.verifiedfirst.com. You will receive an email when your application has been processed, a copy of your background check once completed and a final confirmation email on your volunteer status.
