Volunteers
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Volunteers make the marathon!
Without the more than 600 Olympic Peninsula volunteers, this event could not happen. Thank you! Your time is valuable and we pride ourselves on being organized, having good communication, and training you to feel comfortable with your role. So get ready for another great year - the runners will be here soon!
When you choose to serve - whether it's your nation, your community, or simply your neighbor - you are connected to that fundamental American ideal that we want Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness not just for ourselves, but for all Americans. That is why this is a great nation. Because time and again, Americans have been willing to serve on stages both great and small; to draw on the same spirit that launched America's improbable journey to meet the challenges of each defining moment in our history.
- Barack Obama
Why volunteer?
Benefits
- Race Volunteer Shirt
- Invitation to the Windermere Volunteer Thank you Party and Dinner - a blast!
- The satisfaction of helping others
- A GREAT time!
No experience necessary!
- Volunteer Training will take place May - June.
- It's fun, it's easy!
- Click here for a Volunteer Registration Form - please complete and return to NODM so that we can keep you informed!
Training Dates Calendar
What needs to be done?
Shirt and kit assembly
Volunteers will help organize volunteer t-shirts and work in an assembly line to stuff aid station kits. Saturday in May - see calendar above at Marathon Headquarters, 1234 E 2nd St, Port Angeles. Contact Michelle for questions: 417-1301 or larry@nodm.com.
Goody bag stuffing
We are thankful to the PA Senior Center for helping us stuff goody bags every year! We look forward to seeing our friends again on Tuesday, June 1, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at the PA Senior Center, 328 E 7th Street, PA. Contact D Bellamente for questions: 457-7004.
Registration set up
Volunteers will meet at The Red Lion hotel to prepare the banquet room for 1800 participants plus their family members! Friday of race weekend - see calendar above for times at The Red Lion Hotel, 221 N. Lincoln, Port Angeles. Contact Michelle for questions: 417-1301 or larry@nodm.com.
Registration
Registration Volunteers will work a 4 hour shift on Saturday of race weekend at the Red Lion Hotel (marathon registration headquarters). You will be the first to meet our runners from all over the country. Volunteers will distribute race packets and t-shirts to registered runners. New Registration Volunteers are required to attend a one hour training session. At the training you will get your t-shirt, learn about your role, and sign up for your 4 hour shift.
Training date: Middle of May - see calendar above, Vern Burton, 4th and Peabody in Port Angeles. Pizza, drinks and prizes for those who attend! For questions, contact Michelle at 417-1301 or larry@nodm.com
Kids marathon set up
The YMCA Youth and Government program spends their Saturday making sure the venue is perfect for the Kids Marathon race scheduled for 4pm on Saturday. If you would like to help set-up tents, slice oranges, or mark the course please be at City Pier at 2pm and check in with Heidi or Michelle.
Kids marathon
4pm, Saturday. Volunteers are needed for the finish line and to walk with kids along the 1.2 mile course. There will be a brief training session where more details will be discussed and volunteers will receive their t-shirts.
Training date: Middle of May - see calendar above, Vern Burton, 4th and Peabody in Port Angeles. For questions or more information contact Heidi at 452-2667.
Course set up
Love to get up early? Don't mind a little physical work? Like donuts and strong coffee? Then you fit the bill for helping this important team set-up the course to make sure the participants don't get lost. Set-up teams will meet at places along the Olympic Discovery Trail on Sunday and team leaders will direct volunteers to where cones and signs need to be placed. Please call Darryl at 457-9099 for more information.
10K/5K set up
Under the command of the PAHS Boys Tennis Team, the 10K/5K set-up will include setting up tables and tents, food station, finish line and course markings. Volunteers are asked to attend a training session to be announced. 10K/5K Volunteers will help with the food area, finish line and course marshaling. Volunteers are asked to attend a training session to be announced.
Half marathon packet pick-up
We need four volunteers to work the early shift Sunday distributing race packets at the Agnew Soccer Fields from 7am - 9am. Please plan to attend the brief training session where you will get your t-shirt and learn more about your role.
Training date: Middle of May - see calendar above, Vern Burton, 4th and Peabody in Port Angeles. Pizza, drinks and prizes for those who attend! For questions, contact Michelle at 417-1301 or larry@nodm.com
Marathon packet pick-up
We need two volunteers to work the early shift Sunday distributing race packets at Carrie Blake Park, Sequim from 7am - 9am. Please plan to attend the brief training session where you will get your t-shirt and learn more about your role.
Training date: Middle of May - see calendar above, Vern Burton, 4th and Peabody in Port Angeles. Pizza, drinks and prizes for those who attend! For questions, contact Michelle at 417-1301 or larry@nodm.com
Course marshals
50 volunteers are needed along the course from Sequim to Port Angeles on Sunday. There are three shifts available: 8:45 - 9:45am, 9 - 10:45am or 11 - 1:30pm. Our course marshals are vital. Course Marshals will stand at strategic turns/intersections along the course and make sure zoned out runners stay on course. You will be given a complete kit with safety vest, location and time needed and instructions. Please contact Harold at (206) 498-9218. Thank you!
Aid stations
There is currently a waiting list for one of the 15 spots along the course. If you would like to be added to the list, please contact Michelle at 360-417-1301 or larry@nodm.com
Training date: Middle of May - see calendar above, Vern Burton, 4th and Peabody in Port Angeles. Pizza, drinks and prizes for those who attend! For questions, contact Corinne at corinne@taiweb.com.
Finish line volunteers
Do you want to be part of the famous "buddy" crew? Be the first to congratulate runners as they cross the NODM finish line. This is a lively, fun job. The more buddies the merrier. Carrie and Chuck will lead you through an invigorating afternoon making sure each finisher is treated to royalty. Please attend the brief training session if you are a new buddy. You will get your t-shirt and choose your 4 hour shift.
Training date: Middle of May - see calendar above, Vern Burton, 4th and Peabody in Port Angeles. Pizza, drinks and prizes for those who attend! For questions, contact Michelle at 417-1301 or larry@nodm.com
Clean up the NODM
The NODM has a lot of pride when it comes to leaving the place better than we found it. If you live along the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) and cafn check for litter - thank you! If you would like to come down to City Pier and help with garbage and loading trucks we won't turn you away. We will even buy your dinner. Tradition has it that the volunteer thank you dinner happens after the last box is loaded and the pier is spotless. Clean-up is from 2-5pm, Sunday at City Pier or along the ODT.
Windermere volunteer thank you party!
The NODM likes to celebrate the weekend with our amazing volunteers right away! You have worked hard all day or all weekend - now it's our turn to cook dinner. All volunteers are invited and additional tickets may be purchased for friends and family. This year's dinner will be at The Red Lion Hotel at 5pm. Thank you Windermere for making this event a possibility!
Inventory and clean up
Marathon Headquarters needs 6 volunteers for two days to help count and pack leftover shirts and supplies. See calendar above for time and location. Contact Michelle at larry@nodm.com.
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