IRVING TURKEY TROT VOLUNTEER GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EVENT SETUP/FINISH LINE INSTRUCTIONS
WATER STATION INSTRUCTIONS
EXPECTATIONS
WHAT TO BRING
PLEASE CHECK THIS GUIDE FOR CHANGES AT ANY TIME!
EVENT SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM -
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Instructions will be sent race week to the email provided upon registration.
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1. Sign in at Volunteer Check-in Table to receive your volunteer credentials
2. Set up Festival Tents & Tables
3. Set up Start/Finish Line Barricades
4. Set up Race Recovery
5. Set up Finisher Medals
6. Pass out medals & cheer at the Finish Line
7. Pass out water/snacks at Race Recovery
8. Direct runners to The Plaza for food/beverage/awards/bathrooms
9. Keep area clean by throwing trash away
10. Teardown & load up equipment when race is over
11. Check out and return your volunteer credentials
WATER STATION INSTRUCTIONS
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM -
REPORT DIRECTLY TO YOUR WATER STATION LOCATION, SEE BELOW
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SEE BELOW
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1. Sign in on the volunteer sheet.
2. Put tablecloths on tables.
3. Ensure trashcans are spread evenly along the race route by 50 yards.
4. Cut bananas in half and place them on trays.
5. Cut oranges in fourths and place them on trays.
6. Fill cups.
***9 oz cups are for Water - only fill cup 1/2 full.
***7 oz Gatorade cups are for Blue Gatorade - only fill cup 1/2 full.
***5 oz cups are for Yellow Pickle Juice - only fill cup 1/4 full.
***If your station has Water Bottles - only open as needed, DON’T OPEN ALL!
ONLY USE APPROPRIATE CUP AT ALL TIMES, NO EXCEPTIONS.
7. ALL volunteers hold a cup with arm fully extended away from you to make it easy to grab.
8. Yell out what you have, “WATER, GATORADE, PICKLE JUICE”. You may feel like you’re repeating yourself, but this is the first time and the only time they will hear you say it.
9. Motivate runners, get excited, keep them moving, cheer them on saying, "Good job, keep going, you got this!"
10. Throw away discarded cups, bottles, and trash using gloves provided.
11. After the last runner, place unused cups/bottles on table for pickup
12. Sign out on the volunteer sheet.SAFETY REMINDERS:
***STAY OFF OF THE RACE ROUTE & OUT OF THE WAY OF RUNNERS AT ALL TIMES UNLESS TO PICK UP TRASH WHEN NO RUNNERS ARE COMING.
***LET RUNNERS COME TO YOU, DON’T GO TO THEM. NOT ALL RUNNERS WILL WANT HYDRATION.
***NON EMERGENCIES TEXT NUMBER IN VOLUNTEER FOLDER.
***MEDICAL EMERGENCIES CALL 911.
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WATER STATION 1
Location: Promenade Pkwy median in front of Promenade Apartments
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CtYBwCBoKqf5z32S7
Parking: Promenade Apartments
WATER STATION 2
Location: Las Colinas Blvd median @ West Fork
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rLDjp9krrEQdMYPg7
Parking: Las Colinas Blvd or West Fork
WATER STATION 3
Location: Omni Lawn along the promenade
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/U6iKTtAhsSS7sW8c7
Parking: Las Colinas Blvd in front of Omni
EXPECTATIONS
CHECK-IN: Volunteers must check-in and out on time. Late check-ins and early check-outs are not allowed.
ACTIVITY: Must be able to lift 20-40 lbs.
WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO WEAR: The event is outdoors and will take place rain or shine so please come prepared. Rain boots are suggested for water stations. Uniforms are encouraged to show your team spirit. Costumes are encouraged to hype up runners and make it fun. Your event shirt will be given at checkout.
NUTRITION: Breakfast will be provided. Please pack additional snacks if needed.
ENERGY: Positivity, big smiles, and fun! :)
Thank you for volunteering with us!
These events would not be possible without your support!
-IMRS TEAM