Newfoundland & Labrador Athletics Association (VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CROSS-COUNTRY SERIES FOR SCHOOLS)

Organization Name: Newfoundland & Labrador Athletics Association
Opportunity Title: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CROSS-COUNTRY SERIES FOR SCHOOLS
Category: Sports and Recreation
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year), One Day / Special Event
Start Date: September 17, 2022
End Date: October 22, 2022

Email: nlaaoffice@gmail.com
Website: http://nlaa.ca
Details:

• Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering

Opportunity Description:

Do you need volunteer hours, or an excuse to get out of the house on a Saturday morning? Volunteering with NLAA is a fun way to earn your volunteer hours, while learning new skills, meeting new people, and giving back to the community. No previous experience necessary.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Athletics Association (NLAA) is the sole governing body in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador for the sport of Athletics. We organize events for Cross-Country, Track & Field, and Road Races for people of all ages and athletic abilities.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2022

All of these events will take place at Bowring Park, St. John’s, NL

• Saturday, September 17th – Cross-Country Meet #1
• Saturday, September 24th – Cross-Country Meet #2
• Saturday, October 1st – Cross-Country Meet #3
• Saturday, October 21st – Cross-Country Championship

Some of the tasks we need volunteers for are:

• Bib number pickup
• Course Set up/take down
• Marshalling
• Handing out medals
• Directing athletes and spectators entering the park towards the course
• Crowd Control
• Course sweeper – Following the last runner so one gets left behind

If you, or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please contact Nikita Gosse at nlaaoffice@gmail.com