Head for the Cure is a nonprofit brain cancer research foundation. We are hosting our Inaugural Nashville 5K to support the local brain tumor community! It is a celebration for the whole family where we welcome walkers and runners alike. There will be local vendors, music, kid's entertainment, snacks, awards to runners, and a program honoring survivors, caregivers and healthcare heroes.
Volunteers can assist in a number of ways to make this event possible!
Below are examples of jobs we need help with:
Course Monitors:
- Must be 18+
- Stand on course and direct runners and walkers
- Cheer them on as they pass *Helpful if you are familiar with area, but not required, we have a course map on Google that can direct you to your area *
Packet Pick up Check In:
- Check in participants already registered
- Give them their running bibs and event t-shirt
Day of Registration:
- Take day of registrations, make them a timing bib
- Take day of donations
Water:
- Place water in troughs, refill water and ice as needed
- Hand water to the participants as they cross the finish line
Set Up:
- Set up tents, tables and decorations before the event starts
- Help unload everything from the truck
Tear Down:
- Fold up tents, tables and put away decorations
- Help load everything back onto the truck
- We need help from all volunteers for Set up and Tear Down. It is OK if you cannot do heavy lifting, there are still small things to set up and many ways to help **
Food Tent:
- Set up and staff coffee & food tent for the entirety of the event. Refill items, keep station clean, help serve guests, etc.
