Volunteers

Do the Prince Edward Island Marathon without breaking a sweat! Become a volunteer!
Volunteers play a very important role in making any event a success and the PEI Marathon is no exception. This year we anticipate a need for 250 to 300 volunteers to ensure that we continue to facilitate a world class event in true Island style. Share your skills, learn new ones and be part of a great team. Give us your time and receive an awesome long sleeve T-shirt, attend a great party just for you, make new friends, get chances to win great prizes and be part of all the experience.
It's simple! Download a copy of our Volunteer Registration Form and either mail or fax it back into us. We will be in contact with you once final details have been made to verify your preference of volunteer jobs. To sign up as a volunteer please download and fill out the PDF form. We will need help in a number of areas leading up to and during the event. Some of these areas may include, but are not limited to: Registration Registration is held at the Confederation Centre of the Arts on Friday, October 17th from 6pm-9pm. As well as Saturday, October 18th from 9am-6pm. Confirming participants registered in each category. On Friday, October 17th from 6pm-9pm and Saturday, October 18th from 9am-9pm. More Info will be given at orientation Nutrition Tables Know exactly where your water station is located on the route and what time you are to be there Refer to Nutrition Station Info sheet to know what your station is providing. i.e. Water / Gatorade / solid food / sponge Awards will be given to the stations with the    1. Best theme    2. Loudest cheer    3. Best costumes    4. Most enthusiastic More Info will be given at orientation Finish Line Runners will be directed to proceed through the following the stations in this order:    1. Receive a warming blanket    2. Timing chip collection    3. Receive Medal    4. Nutrition More Info will be given at orientation Course Marshals Give runners clear direction for the course; Be careful of spectators and that pedestrians stay clear of the course Be aware of situations that could cause danger Assist with the collection of garbage More Info will be given at orientation Volunteer in Groups Work Groups - you and your co-workers can cheer the racers on. Spend some time and think of something that will set you apart from the other departments on your organization or other businesses. Get everyone to come out and show off their creativity and spirit. Schools - Your bands can play, your cheerleaders can cheer. Everyone can get involved. Make some posters and cheer as load and with as much energy as you can. Make it a competition, whether it is between schools or classes. Get your Student Union to step up. Community - If your neighborhood is along the marathon course. Camp out in your yards offering much needed support to the racers. Cheer them on. Friends - Get a group of friends together. It’s a great opportunity for you to spend some time with each other and show off your crazy side. All volunteers Wear your free volunteer t-shirt Be aware of your own safety and the safety of all the runners, walkers and spectators Encourage the runners: "Good job!" "Keep it going!" Be friendly and courteous to all, you are representing not only the PEI Marathon, but the island as well. Be attentive. Listen to what people are saying. Feedback is important. Communicate with your chair person(s) with any concerns Thank-you for volunteering for the PEI Marathon presented by BMO-Nesbitt Burns. This information is to help you make the run a safe and successful experience for everyone – volunteers, participants and spectators!

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