Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Get Connected Icon Happens On Oct 21, 2023
Get Connected Icon 8a - 1p
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Description

 

We invite you to join forces with the American Cancer Society – the nation’s nonprofit leader in the breast cancer fight. Join the Making Strides movement to help save lives and fund the future of breast cancer research and programs. Learn more about Making Strides of Fort Wayne at https://www.makingstrideswalk.org/fortwaynein

We have the following event volunteer opportunities available:

 

Directing Traffic

In outer lots to make sure people know where to get Trolley or point to directional signs

Donation Collection (Cash/Check)

Must be 18 or older. Collect donations and verify amounts. Give to runner to take to secure building.

Parking

Must be 18 or older. Monitor parking lots and help direct people to Trolley pick-up stations and walking paths.

Photobooth

Help guests with props and pictures. Keep area clean and help with pictures.

Picnic Pavilion

Volunteer Check-in and support. Vendor support. Help with carrying food from food trucks and clean up any trash / debris from tables.

Pinwheels & Yard Signs

Help market, distribute, complete, and place Pinwheels and Yard Signs at the Tribute Garden.

 

Registration

Greet individuals as they arrive. Check to see if they are registered. Show them QR Code to get registered, if desired.

Runners

Take items as requested by ACS Staff and Committee to various areas, as needed.

Set-up

Arrive 7 am. Help unload trucks and vehicles. Help run supplies to various areas.

Sponsor Lot

Help direct sponsors to their assigned spaces. Help push walkers to each of the sponsor tables.

Survivor Building

Greet Survivors and families. Survivor gift bag distribution. Clean up any trash / debris from tables.

Tear Down

Arrive 11:30 am and stay until at least 1 pm. Help load trucks and vehicles. Help remove decorations and move items to appropriate areas.

Trolley Docents

Must be 18 or older. Welcome people and share ACS info. Share information on fesitivities at the event.

T-Shirt Distribution

Help distribute pre-ordered shirts and help take donations for previous year shirts and this year extras.

Volunteer Check-In & T-Shirt Distribution

Arrive 7 am and help distribute volunteer shirts and help direct individuals to their designated areas. Instruct on GroupMe sign up and area leader.

Walking Path

Cheer on walkers, help direct people and keep people moving, report any concerns.

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 99.
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Oct 16, 2023
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Our walk will happen rain or shine. Announcements will be made in the case of inclement weather that makes it unsafe to walk.
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible

Location

Get Connected Icon 3900 Old Mill Rd
Fort Wayne, IN  46807