• Advance Tasks
• Race Day Tasks

Publicity

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At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Volunteer

Details

Word of mouth is the best advertising! Help us to spread the word about the Dream Big 5K: Post and share on social media, email your friends, add to community calendars, share fliers and/or hang posters.

Registration Medium Priority

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May 3, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 9:45 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist with race-day registration.

Location

Essex Middle School, Essex, VT

Site set-up

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May 3, 2026

8:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Set up food tables, PA system, signage like large banner

Course Set-Up Medium Priority

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May 3, 2026

8:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Set up cones, mile markers & signage on race course.

Location

Essex Middle School, Essex, VT

Course Flagger High Priority

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May 3, 2026

9:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist during the race. Flaggers are stationed along the race course to keep racers safe while on the course.
Volunteers should be 18+ for this job. Younger folks can volunteer as flaggers if they are paired with an adult.

Location

Essex Middles School, Essex, VT

Running Buddy Medium Priority

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May 3, 2026

9:00 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

We need people who are able to run/walk with an EDD Athlete. You will be "on-call" at the race and potentially paired up with an athlete with disabilities who needs a race buddy. This could mean running/walking side-by-side, pushing a wheelchair, or simply providing encouragement along the way.

Finish Line Celebration Crew Medium Priority

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May 3, 2026

9:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Provide encouragement and CELEBRATE as racers cross the finish line. Hand out medals and water to all finishers.
Do you have an inflatable costume at home (dinosaur, bear, alien, etc)? We are hoping to have some characters dancing and cheering at the finish line.

Location

Essex Middle School, Essex, VT

Course break-down

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May 3, 2026

11:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Pick up cones, signage & any trash left along race course.

Location

Essex Middle School, Essex, VT