2025 Race For Every Child VOLUNTEER SIGNUP Volunteer Registration

Bib Labeling

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October 14, 2025

11:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Details

Labeling bibs at our offices in Silver Spring:
One Inventa Place, West Tower, 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD

Location

One Inventa Place, West Tower, 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD

Packet Pick-Up (Silver Spring)

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October 15, 2025

10:00 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

2:00 pm EDT - 6:00 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

You will be responsible for distributing runner’ packets, which include bibs and timing devices. There will be 1-2 volunteers stationed at each box of bibs.

Location

One Inventa Place, West Tower, 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD

Packet Pick-Up (Children's Hospital)

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October 16, 2025

10:00 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

2:00 pm EDT - 5:30 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

5:00 pm EDT - 7:30 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

You will be responsible for distributing runner’ packets, which include bibs and timing devices. There will be 1-2 volunteers stationed at each box of bibs.

Location

Children's Hospital

Packet Pick-Up (JW Marriott)

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October 17, 2025

10:00 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

2:00 pm EDT - 5:30 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

5:00 pm EDT - 7:30 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

You will be responsible for distributing runner’ packets, which include bibs and timing devices. There will be 1-2 volunteers stationed at each box of bibs.

Location

JW Marriott

Anywhere you need me

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October 18, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Details

This is the most important job! We will plug you in wherever volunteers are needed most. Expect a dynamic and exciting time.

Location

Freedom Plaza

Ask Me Information

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October 18, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Provide information and guidance to the runners and volunteers.

Location

Freedom Plaza

Bag Check

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October 18, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 15 more needed)

Details

At the race site, meet at Bag Check help to collect and redistribute the runners bags before and after the race

Location

Freedom Plaza

Cheer Station

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October 18, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Details

Bring signs, cowbells, and enthusiasm to cheer on the participants.

Location

Freedom Plaza

Course Marshals

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October 18, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 30 more needed)

Details

Stand on the 5K route and cheer on the participants. Great way to be involved and to see your friends and family on the course. We will bus you out to a location on the course

Location

Freedom Plaza

Donation Tent / Recognition Pick-Up

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October 18, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Details

Distribute items to recognize fundraising participants

Location

Freedom Plaza

Dr. Bear

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October 18, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

9:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

One person to wear the Dr. Bear costume, one person to walk with Dr. Bear (not dressed up). Please specify in the notes if you have a preference

Location

Freedom Plaza

Kids Activity Area

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October 18, 2025

7:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Manage the Kids Activity Area

Location

Freedom Plaza

Kids Dash

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October 18, 2025

7:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 17 more needed)

Details

Assist with the Kids Dash

Location

Freedom Plaza

Medals (Kids Dash)

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October 18, 2025

8:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Hand out medals after the kids dash!

Location

Freedom Plaza

Medical

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October 18, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Details

You must have an active medical license or be a student in the medical field.

Location

Freedom Plaza

On-site Set Up

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October 18, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 9:45 am EDT (At least 40 more needed)

Details

You will set up the race course and tents.

Location

Freedom Plaza

On-site Set Up for Kids Dash

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October 18, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 8:30 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Details

You will set up the kids run.

Location

Freedom Plaza

On-site Set Up for Sponsor and Team Tents

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October 18, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 8:45 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

You will set up the sponsor and team tents.

Location

Freedom Plaza

Packet Pick-Up (Race Site)

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October 18, 2025

5:45 am EDT - 9:45 am EDT (At least 20 more needed)

Details

You will be responsible for distributing runner’ packets, which include bibs and timing devices. There will be 1-2 volunteers stationed at each box of bibs.

Location

Freedom Plaza

Post-Race Tear Down and Clean-Up

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October 18, 2025

9:30 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 20 more needed)

Details

As the 5K and kids dash come to an end, you will assist with the take down of tents and collecting equipment. Some heavy lifting may be required.

Location

Freedom Plaza

Refreshments

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October 18, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 18 more needed)

Details

Set up the refreshment tables before the race. Hand out refreshments to runners after the race.

Location

Freedom Plaza

Start/Finish Line

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October 18, 2025

6:00 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Details

You will setup, staff the start / finish line. Bring lots of energy to cheer on the participants!

Location

Freedom Plaza

Volunteer Check-In

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October 18, 2025

5:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

You will check in the volunteers for the day. Familiarity with a smart phone, iPad, or tablet is required. You may be asked to use your personal smartphone.

Location

Freedom Plaza

Water Stop

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October 18, 2025

7:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 40 more needed)

Details

You will staff the water station on either the inbound or outbound portion of the race. This involves filling water cups, handing out water, and keeping the area free of empty cups.

Location

Freedom Plaza