Bowl-A-Thon Event Volunteer

Help Make Reach for Resources’ Bowl-A-Thon a Strike!

Join us for an afternoon of bowling, connection, and community. Reach for Resources’ annual Bowl-A-Thon brings together adults with disabilities for a fun, supportive, and social event. This is a family-friendly volunteer opportunity, and we welcome individuals, pairs, and families to join us. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the day a success.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, March 7

Event Time: 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Volunteer Time: 12:00 to 4:30 PM (specific times vary by track)

Volunteers participate for the full event and choose one of several tracks that describe their responsibilities throughout the day. Training and guidance are provided.

Volunteer Tracks

Track A: Check-In, Floater, Lane Tech Support, Food Service, and Clean-Up

Time: 12:00 to 4:30 PM

Assist with check-in for pre-registered participants, then shift into floating and lane tech support during the event. Support may include basic score corrections or directing bowlers to staff if lane issues come up. Volunteers then help with food service and end the day with clean-up.

Best for: Volunteers who enjoy variety and moving between tasks.

Track B: Lane Assistants for Lanes 23 to 48 and Clean-Up

Time: 12:00 to 4:15 PM

Lane Assistants receive training beginning at 12:15 PM. Volunteers are assigned to a pair of lanes where they cheer on bowlers, offer assistance, and help create a positive and inclusive environment. Clean-up takes place at the end of the event.

Best for: Volunteers who enjoy one-on-one interaction and supporting participants directly.

Track C: Floaters, Food Service, and Clean-Up

Time: 12:00 to 4:30 PM

Floaters support staff and participants wherever needed. Tasks may include guiding attendees, helping with supplies, assisting lane volunteers, and serving pizza and refreshments. Clean-up follows at the end of the event.

Best for: Volunteers who are flexible and like to jump in where help is needed most.

Track D: Announcer or MC with Prize Table Support

Time: 12:00 to 4:00 PM

Help maintain energy at the event by making announcements, providing updates, cheering on bowlers, and supporting the prize table.

Best for: Outgoing volunteers who enjoy speaking to a crowd.

General Responsibilities of All Roles

• Assist participants on the bowling lanes
• Serve pizza and refreshments
• Support check-in for pre-registered bowlers
• Provide basic lane tech support, including score corrections
• Promote a fun, inclusive environment through encouragement and engagement
• Help with set-up and clean-up
• MC role includes making announcements and helping guide the event flow