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Published 2/19/26 1:11PM
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2026 New England Miles for Melanoma 5k

Melanoma Research Foundation
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Boston, MA
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    • Details

    Date:
    May 16, 2026
    6:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    6:00am-10:30am
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    14+

    Description

    2026 New England Miles for Melanoma 5k

    The MRF is the largest independent national 501c3 non-profit organization devoted to melanoma. Our mission is to eradicate melanoma by accelerating medical RESEARCH while EDUCATING to and ADVOCATING for the melanoma community.

    We are looking for energetic and passionate volunteers for our 2026 Miles for Melanoma 5K in Boston on Saturday, May 16th at Franklin Park Zoo to assist with check-in, distribute t-shirts, and staff tents throughout the morning. Volunteers would be needed around 6:00am-10:30am and would have the opportunity to participate in the 5K if they would like. All volunteers receive our UPF50+ race shirt.

    Location

    On-site

    Franklin Park Zoo

    1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121, USA

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    To complete your volunteer registration, please fill out the following google form: https://forms.gle/zVqU8oyod2pWVfEs9

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