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Kick off Thanksgiving with the 2019 Art Van Turkey Trot 5K/8K and Plymouth Rock Ramble kids race! Gather your flock and join us for this Thanksgiving Day tradition by volunteering at the race! Supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository, you'll join fellow volunteers, runners, joggers and walkers in some light hearted fun while ensuring no Chicagoan will go hungry this holiday season. You can help additionally by bringing cans of food to either packet pick-up or on race day.
Perks
We can't thank you enough for your help but we want to try to show you how much we appreciate you! All volunteers will receive an event specific volunteer beanie and/or shirt, water, snacks, a light meal, service hours, and more.
Volunteer Groups
Learn more about group opportunities and how you could earn a donation for your group or non-profit of 10+ by contacting us at volunteerchicago@lt.life.
Positions
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Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
13 and up
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283 Positions Filled
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183 Impacts
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863 Hours
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Shifts (23)
1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Info/Packet Pickup Captain | 10:00am (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Old Town 1706 N Wells st Chicago, IL 60614 Shift times are subject to change. | Packet Pickup Captains will be responsible for managing key areas at Packet Pickup related to... | 3/3 | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Saturday (Shift 1) | 10:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Old Town 1706 N Wells st Chicago, IL 60614 Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 15/15 | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Saturday (Shift 2) | 1:30pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Old Town 1706 N Wells st Chicago, IL 60614 Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 18/12 | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Info/Packet Pickup Captain | 10:00am (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Old Town 1706 N Wells st Chicago, IL 60614 Shift times are subject to change. | Packet Pickup Captains will be responsible for managing key areas at Packet Pickup related to... | 2/2 | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Sunday (Shift 1) | 10:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Old Town 1706 N Wells st Chicago, IL 60614 \Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 13/12 | Over |
1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Positions | |
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| Info/Packet Pickup Captain | 11:30am (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Old Town 1706 N Wells st Chicago, IL 60614 Shift times are subject to change. | Packet Pickup Captains will be responsible for managing key areas at Packet Pickup related to... | 2/3 | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Wednesday (Shift 1) | 11:30am (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Old Town 1706 N Wells st Chicago, IL 60614 Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 22/20 | Over |
| Packet Pickup - Wednesday (Shift 2) | 3:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | Fleet Feet Old Town 1706 N Wells st Chicago, IL 60614 Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator. | Tasks include greeting participants, assisting with bib pick-up, and shirt/goody bag distribution. | 11/20 | Over |
1 - 15 of 15 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Positions | |
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| Athlete Services Captain | 5:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park: Diversey Harbor Parking Lot 141 W Diversey Pkwy Chicago, IL 60657 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Athlete Services Captains will work with the Athlete Services Coordinator to help with will call,... | 2/2 | Over |
| Gear Check Captain | 6:00am (CT) | 12:15pm (CT) | Lincoln Park: Diversey Harbor Parking Lot 141 W Diversey Pkwy Chicago, IL 60657 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Gear Check Captains will manage Gear Check Volunteers and ensure all bags are sorted correctly.... | 1/2 | Over |
| Registration/Results Volunteers | 6:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park: Diversey Harbor Parking Lot 141 W Diversey Pkwy Chicago, IL 60657 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Assist the registration staff with packet pickup to distribute bibs and congratulate athletes with their... | 10/30 | Over |
| Start Line/Kids Race Captain | 6:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Lincoln Park: Diversey Harbor Parking Lot 141 W Diversey Pkwy Chicago, IL 60657 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Manage the start corral volunteers, making sure the pre-race water is set up and distributed... | 1/2 | Over |
| Gear Check Volunteers | 6:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Lincoln Park: Diversey Harbor Parking Lot 141 W Diversey Pkwy Chicago, IL 60657 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Athletes will drop off their gear and you'll help label and organize the bags for... | 43/45 | Over |
| Turkey Tailgate Volunteers | 6:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Lincoln Park: Diversey Harbor Parking Lot 141 W Diversey Pkwy Chicago, IL 60657 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Set up and monitor the games for the Turkey Tailgate. Games include Turkey Bowling, Football... | 40/40 | Over |
| Finish Captain | 6:45am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Lincoln Park: Diversey Harbor Parking Lot 141 W Diversey Pkwy Chicago, IL 60657 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Manage Finish Line volunteers and make sure they have all the information and supplies they... | 1/2 | Over |
| Finish Volunteers | 6:45am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Lincoln Park: Diversey Harbor Parking Lot 141 W Diversey Pkwy Chicago, IL 60657 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Be the first to congratulate athletes once they finish their race! Prepare and distribute finisher... | 21/35 | Over |
| Start Volunteers & Kids Race | 7:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Lincoln Park: Diversey Harbor Parking Lot 141 W Diversey Pkwy Chicago, IL 60657 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Guide athletes to their assigned corral and assist with releasing them onto the course for... | 27/30 | Over |
| Aid Station A Captain (Montrose) | 7:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lake Shore Drive and Montrose Exit - Text Volunteer Coordinator when you arrive 600 W Montrose Ave Chicago, IL 60613 Free street parking is available on Montrose Dr. The aid station will be located directly on the Lake Front Path just south of Montrose Dr. Look for the port-a-johns and aid station tables to locate the aid station. | Instruct and help volunteers set up the Aid Station, keep athletes hydrated, keep the area... | 1/1 | Over |
| Aid Station B Captain (Recreation) | 7:15am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lake Shore Drive and Recreation Exit - Text Volunteer Coordinator when you arrive 3650 N Recreation Drive Chicago, IL 60613 Parking is available in the Recreation Drive parking lot or Belmont Harbor. The aid station is located directly on the Lake Front Path just south of Recreation Drive parking lot. Look for the port-a-johns to locate the aid station. | Instruct and help volunteers set up the Aid Station, keep athletes hydrated, keep the area... | 0/1 | Over |
| Aid Station A (Montrose) | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park Cannon Drive, north of Fullerton Parkway Chicago, IL 60614 | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out... | 7/25 | Over |
| Aid Station B (Recreation) | 7:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lake Shore Drive and Recreation Drive - Check in with your Captain 3650 N Recreation Drive Chicago, IL 60613 Parking is available in the Recreation Drive parking lot or Belmont Harbor. The aid station is located directly on the Lake Front Path just south of Recreation Drive parking lot. Look for the port-a-johns to locate the aid station. | Help set up the Aid Station and keep athletes hydrated while cheering them on out... | 14/25 | Over |
| Medical Assistance | 7:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Lincoln Park: Diversey Harbor Parking Lot 141 W Diversey Pkwy Chicago, IL 60657 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Assist with medical needs in the Main Medical tent or on course. Exact placement will... | 4/40 | Over |
| Course Marshals | 8:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | Lincoln Park: Diversey Harbor Parking Lot 141 W Diversey Pkwy Chicago, IL 60657 Check in at the Volunteer Tent | Point athletes in the right direction on course and help direct spectators at cross zones. | 0/10 | Over |