Volunteer at Park2Park

Behind the scenes, the event relies on more than 100 volunteers to man drink stations, street corners, and the finish line to assist and cheer the runners on their way.

The Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park could not be staged without our many volunteers’ dedication and hard work.

All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. If you are under the age of 16, you will need a parent or guardian with you.

If you would like to get involved and help this action-packed event come to life, please check out our volunteer roles below.

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Volunteering opportunities

Saturday 29th July 2023

Course and Event Setup

  • 9:00am to 1:00pm: Setup of signage, marquees, fencing, tables, and chairs following WH&S procedures. This will require physically fit volunteers as this will involve manual lifting of up to 15kg. 

Race Kit Collection and Registration Attendants 

  • 1:00pm to 3:00pm: You will be manning our Registration Desks by registering new participants electronically and taking payments or handing out pre-packed race kits. This role requires volunteers to be tech-savvy and comfortable using EFTPOS systems. 

Sunday 30th July 2023

Water Station Setup and Pack Down

  • 5:00am to 12:00pm: Driving the course and setting up signage and tables for the water stations around the course. 

Course Marshalling 

  • 5:30am to 10:00am: Stationed around the course, you will assist with general information enquiries, directing participants around the course and encouraging participants as they pass. 

Cloak Room Attendants 

  • 5:45am to 11:00am: Manning the cloakroom, you will receipt participant baggage and stow away in designated area. Return baggage on participant collection with relevant token shown. 

Race Kit Collection and Registration Attendants 

  • 5:30am to 10:00am: You will be manning our Registration Desks by registering new participants electronically and taking payments or handing out pre-packed race kits. This role requires volunteers to be tech-savvy and comfortable using EFTPOS systems.

Medal Distributors (Finisher’s Zone) 

  • 7:00am to 10:30am: Manning the Finisher’s Zone medal table, you will be handing out medals to all participants who cross the finish line. You may also be required to assist in handing out bottled water to finishers if required. 

Water Station Attendants (Finisher’s Zone) 

  • 7:00am to 10:30am: Manning the water station and handing out bottles of water to participants in the finishing area. 

Fruit Station Attendants (Finisher’s Zone) 

  • 7:00am to 10:30am: Manning the fruit station, cutting up fruit following COVID Safe requirements and restocking for participants in the finishing area. 

All Day Floater Volunteers 

  • 7:30am to 1:00pm: Assisting the staff with ensuring the day runs smoothly for all, may involve assisting one of the above roles or helping staff manage the stage, mall or registration areas. 

IHF Mall Stall Attendants 

  • 7:00am to 11:00am: Managing the Ipswich Hospital Foundation Mall Stall, your role will be to encourage people attending the mall to ‘Spin to Win’ and try their luck at winning some IHF merchandise. This role will also require you to be familiar with IHF and the various programs we run.  

Course and Event Precinct Pack Down 

  • 10:00am to 1:00pm: Pack-down of signage, marquees, fencing, tables, and chairs following WH&S procedures. This will require physically fit volunteers as this will involve manual lifting of up to 15kg. 

If you would like to assist at this year’s event, please click the button below to sign up! 

Once you have signed up, you will receive further information on your role. 

For more information on the event, please email volunteers@ihfoundation.org.au 

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