Volunteers are an integral part of the Achilles community and take on numerous roles.
Many of our volunteers are experienced runners who function as guides for an athlete with a disability during training workouts and/or races. Other volunteers might choose not to run with an athlete but help with chapter organization, fundraising, race-day logistics, and help represent Achilles at race expos and health fairs.
While the overall role is to help athletes during a workout or race so the athlete can successfully and safely participate, ask any Achilles volunteer why they do it, and you’ll often get a similar response, the volunteer gets back as much as they give, and more.
Volunteer Guides:
Achilles guides come in all shapes, sizes, and speeds. From walkers to those who are closer to the front of the pack, there is a place for you as an Achilles guide. Shifts are Wednesdays from 5:15-7:45pm.
As an Achilles guide, you may do any of the following:
- Help disabled athletes become familiar and proficient with special equipment if needed.
- Participate in training workouts with the athlete, providing companionship and positive feedback.
- Provide guidance and running advice during workouts and/or races.
- Help with race-day logistics (e.g. packet pick-up).
- Participate in the race alongside the athlete with whom you’ve been training.
*Note: You will be with a seasoned guide until comfortable
Please fill out this form before signing up for a shift, and email us when you are set up in Rosterify and the date(s) you can come.
https://achillesinternational.rosterfy.com/
Please reach out if you have questions!
*Note: To register for Achilles Nashville be sure you select Nashville Chapter (you can pick more than one but must pick Nashville to sign up for shifts). Achilles will pay for your background check.
