Helpers are needed to assist staff at Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Youth track & field meets. No track & field experience required. Volunteer duties could include helping to set-up and take down equipment, measuring jumps and throws distances, organizing the runners at the starting line, timing, recording marks/times on clipboard, replacing crossbars in high jump, or raking sand pits etc. Thursday evenings May - June . Registration is required for all volunteers. Staff will train and work with volunteers. Field events include: high jump, long jump, shot put/softball throw, and turbo javelin. Races include: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1600m.
This is a great opportunity to volunteer with a friend or 2. We can also pair individuals with similar interests.
Volunteers should be able to commit to helping with at least 3 track meets during the season. Special consideration will be given to groups that would like to volunteer.
