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Lydia's Run 5K

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Somersworth, NH
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  • Details

    Date:
    September 20, 2025
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Lydia's Run 5K is a one day event. Volunteers arrive at 8am and the run is over by noon.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Family, Housing & Homelessness, Poverty, Women
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Lydia's Run 5K

    About the Lydia’s Run 5K

    Lydia’s Run 5K is more than just a race-it’s a community-driven fundraiser supporting the life-changing work of Lydia’s House of Hope. Every step you take helps empower single women and women with children who are overcoming homelessness, addiction, domestic violence, and generational trauma.

    All proceeds from this event go directly to our 365-day transitional living program, which provides safe housing, trauma-informed care, mental health services, life skills classes, and so much more. We receive no State or Federal funding, so community support is vital to continue our mission of moving families from homelessness to wholeness.

    By running, walking, or volunteering you’re not just showing up for a 5K-you’re investing in real hope and lasting change.

    VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Lydia’s Run 5K!

    Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

    Location: 120 Maple Street, Somersworth, NH (Behind St. Martin’s Church)

    Sign up: Volunteer Here

    HIGH PRIORITY NEEDS

    • Professional Photographer
    • Capture the day! Get photo credit and the potential to work future events.
    • Route Directors
    • Guide runners at turns along the 5K route. Hold signs, cheer them on, and bring a friend!
    • Parking Lot Assistants (Ages 16-80)
    • Help direct traffic and parking. Safety vests provided.
    • Truck or Box Truck Drivers
    • Lend your vehicle to help transport supplies. Needed from 6:30am-1:00pm.

    MEDIUM PRIORITY NEEDS

    • Set-Up Crew (7:00am-9:00am)
    • Set up tents, tables, decorations, and get us race-ready!
    • Clean-Up Crew (12:30pm-1:00pm)
    • Pack away supplies and help break down after the fun.
    • Hydration Station Workers
    • Hand out water to runners at one of two water stops-and cheer them on!

    LOW PRIORITY NEEDS

    • T-Shirt Table Helpers
    • Distribute race shirts to registrants.
    • Snack Table Attendants
    • Set up and hand out free snacks during the event.
    • Massage Table Helpers
    • Assist with flow and setup in the relaxation area.
    • Raffle Table Helpers
    • Help manage raffle sign-ups and prize distribution.
    • Face Painting Table Assistants
    • Assist the face painting station and keep kids smiling.
    • Registration Table Helpers
    • Greet and check in participants.
    • MC Table
    • Assist our event announcer with timing, info, and flow.
    • Start/Finish Line Assistant
    • Help with flow and runner support at the start and finish areas.

    Every role makes a difference!

    • If you can’t run, volunteer, cheer, or donate and be part of the mission to move families from homelessness to wholeness.

    About the Lydia’s Run 5K

    Lydia’s Run 5K is more than just a race-it’s a community-driven fundraiser supporting the life-changing work of Lydia’s House of Hope. Every step you take helps empower single women and women with children who are overcoming homelessness, addiction, domestic violence, and generational trauma.

    All proceeds from this event go directly to our 365-day transitional living program, which provides safe housing, trauma-informed care, mental health services, life skills classes, and so much more. We receive no State or Federal funding, so community support is vital to continue our mission of moving families from homelessness to wholeness.

    By running, walking, or volunteering you’re not just showing up for a 5K-you’re investing in real hope and lasting change.

    VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Lydia’s Run 5K!

    Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

    Location: 120 Maple Street, Somersworth, NH (Behind St. Martin’s Church)

    Sign up: Volunteer Here

    HIGH PRIORITY NEEDS…

    Location

    On-site

    St. Ignatius Catholic Church Parking Lot

    120 Maple Street, Somersworth, NH 03878, USA
    Directions

    St. Ignatius Catholic Church Parking Lot is the starting and finish line for the 5k Run.

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