Volunteer Role: General Support – Operation Return To Base Walk/Run/Ruck Event
🧭 Purpose
To assist with a variety of logistical, setup, and event-support tasks to ensure the event runs smoothly.
General Support Volunteers are vital to the behind-the-scenes execution and overall participant experience.
📋 Tasks & Responsibilities
-Assist with event setup and takedown (tables, tents, signage, etc.)
-Help manage check-in or registration areas
-Provide directions or answer basic participant questions
-Fill in for other volunteer roles as needed
-Support cleanup and post-event breakdown
⏰ Time Commitment
Event Day: October 4, 2025
Time: 0745 - 0545
Shift: Throughout the day with alternating active and rest periods (approximately 1–3 hours working, followed by 1–3 hours resting)
📍 Location
-Event staging area, vendor space, rest points, or flexible support assignments
-Volunteers must report to the check-in area by 0750
✅ Skills & Qualifications
-Flexible and adaptable to changing needs
-Willingness to jump in wherever help is needed
-Good communication and teamwork skills
-Comfortable with lifting items
-Comfortable standing or walking outdoors for several hours
🎁 Benefits
-Be part of a mission-focused, community-strengthening event
-Receive a volunteer t-shirt
-Earn volunteer hours (certificate provided if needed)
-Gain experience in event coordination and teamwork
🔐 Additional Notes
-Bring water
-Bring sunscreen
-Bring a fully charged phone
-Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing