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Published 1/8/26 8:28AM
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Event Day Volunteer - Komen Columbus Race for the Cure

Susan G. Komen
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Columbus, OH
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM GMT-4
    End Date:
    May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT-4
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    If you are only able to stay a portion of the shift, please include in your interest.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    125
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Women
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    12+
    Other Requirements:
    Under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

    Description

    Event Day Volunteer - Komen Columbus Race for the Cure

    This May, community members from around the greater Columbus area will gather together to celebrate the strength and resilience of all people affected by breast cancer while also raising vital funds to help Susan G. Komen invest more in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer, eliminate inequitable barriers to high-quality care, and provide patients’ direct support in their treatment journey.

    Volunteers play a critical role in helping us to create a remarkable Race for the Cure.

    There are plenty of ways individuals and groups to get involved!

    If you have any questions or would like to chat more about how you can help ensure this year’s Race is a success, email OHvolunteer@komen.org or text 972-701-2012.

    3 shifts available:

    • Volunteers will assist with staging and/or placing event barricades, setting up tables, setting up water stations and placing signage and banners.: Friday May 15, 2026 - 10:00 to 14:00 CST
    • We have many different volunteer opportunities for event day: Start Line, Course Monitors, and more!: Saturday May 16, 2026 - 07:00 to 11:00 CST
    • Tear down race course and expo area. May include: taking down signs, moving stalls, cleaning trash, etc. Volunteers must be able to lift heavy boxes.: Saturday May 16, 2026 - 11:00 to 14:00 CST.

    Location

    On-site
    311 West Long Street, Columbus, Ohio, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    All volunteers are required to register online and sign the Susan G. Komen volunteer waiver.

    Here is the link to preview volunteer shifts and register online: https://komen.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/228

    If you have any questions/concerns while completing the registration process, please contact the volunteer coordinator at OHvolunteer@komen.org or call/text 972-701-2012.

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