MERCY HOME HEROES RACE DAY VOLUNTEERS
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On Wednesday, March 23 at 11am CST,Volunteer for Mercy Home on Race Day this October!
Volunteer Details
All ages are welcome; children 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Community service hours will be given to those who need it.
Volunteers are needed at two different locations:
Heroes HQ is located at DePaul University’s Loop Campus, 333 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60604, 11th Floor.
The Mercy Mile Cheer Station is located at our West Loop Campus, 1140 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607.
Details on individual volunteer roles are listed below. Requests for a certain role will be taken into consideration and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We ask that all volunteers be flexible as roles may change. If you’d like to request a certain role, please include it in the comment box on the form below. Otherwise, we will assign you to a role that best fits your availability.
Heroes HQ
Gear Check and Runner Support
Manage the runners’ room, check, and organize gear, and provide runner recovery support as needed after the race.
Spectator Check-In
Greet families and other supporters of the runners. Collect contact information and payments for meals.
Spectator Support
Manage smooth entry/exit of spectators at buffet area. Ensure all guests have the necessary wristband to proceed.
Shuttle Attendant
Help guests find the trolley pick-up point and direct them to the 11th floor once they exit.
Finish Line Team
Greet runners as they return from finishing 26.2 miles! Cheer at elevators and direct them toward our runner recovery room or greet them downstairs and direct them to the 11th floor.
Mercy Home Cheer Station
Set Up Team
Install bleachers, signs, and tables for the “Mercy Mile.”
Shuttle Attendant
Help guests board trolley to Heroes HQ and direct guests to Cheer Station upon exiting the trolley.
T-Shirt Area/Cashier
Sort and distribute t-shirts to be given to volunteers. Accept payments for spectator shirts and food items.
Spot-A-Runner
Be on the lookout for Mercy Home Heroes! When you spot a Hero amid the other runners, announce that the runner is headed toward the Mercy Mile. We’ll be ready to cheer as they run by!
Recruit-A-Hero
Talk with guests at the Cheer Station and recruit runners for next year.
Dismantle Team
Remove bleachers, signs, and other event equipment.