Nonprofit
Urgent Volunteer Support Needed: Inaugural DC SHRM Impact 5K (Supporting Veterans & SHRM Foundation)
Details
Description
Organization Name: DC SHRM (District of Columbia Society for Human Resource Management)
Location: Rock Creek Park (Staging Area by Picnic Grove 24 / Colorado Avenue Entrance), Washington, DC 20011 (In-person)
Date & Time: Tomorrow, Saturday, November 7 | Morning shifts ranging from 6:15 AM to 10:30 AM
Opportunity Description:
We are hours away from hosting the inaugural DC SHRM Impact 5K at Rock Creek Park, and we are urgently looking for enthusiastic community volunteers to help us bring this event to life!
Proceeds from the race directly benefit the SHRM Foundation and our local veteran campaign (collecting socks and gratitude notes for the DC VA Medical Center). Whether you want to help set up the course, cheer on runners with a cowbell, manage bib and swag pickup, or assist with post-race wrap-up, your time and energy will make a massive impact.
We have flexible morning shifts available, and volunteers are welcome to take on multiple roles across different time blocks. Come join a passionate community of HR professionals and local supporters for a fantastic morning in the park!
Available Volunteer Roles & Shifts:
- Setup Crew: 6:15 AM – 8:30 AM
- Course Marshals & Bike Inspectors: 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Volunteer Coordinators: 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Bib Pick-Up & Registration: 6:45 AM – 8:30 AM
- Swag Pick-Up: 6:45 AM – 8:30 AM
- Greeters & Cheer Crowd: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Race Photographers: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Gear Check: 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
- Water Station Handout: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Card Writing & Sock Collection Station: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Post-Scale / Snack Handout: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Finisher Medal Handout: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Photo Line & Backdrop Assistants: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Break-Down & Clean-Up Crew: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Ready to jump in and help us cross the finish line? Please select your preferred shift and role using our quick sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8nRZSls62AVK836vrT3NDVj8zM7OaBAr1D5kSbycpy6WbDQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115070228038017284529
For any questions, please reach out directly to our event team. Thank you for supporting our community and our local veterans! tatiana.mota.partnerships@gmail.com
Location
Picnic Grove 24
Directions
Picnic Grove 24 is located across from the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Please complete the volunteer form with your preferences. An email will be sent to you this evening with the contact information and additional instructions. Many thanks!
