The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash Volunteer Registration

Setup Help

November 26, 2026

5:00 am EST - 8:00 am EST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

If you're an early riser and you like to help then Dash, this job is for you! You'll help our team get everything set up in the morning, like unlocking porta-jons, affixing signage, and setting up fencing and scrim. Then, at 8:00 you're off the clock so you can stretch your legs and get ready to Dash!

Location

Start Line - Report to Frank G.

Parking Garage Ambassador/Attendant

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November 26, 2026

6:30 am EST - 9:30 am EST (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will direct traffic in the Elmwood Park Parking Garage, assisting participants with finding the closest parking spot. They will also be the eyes and ears of the race in the parking garage, looking out for the safety of all.

Location

Elmwood Parking Garage - Report to Lindsay W.

Traffic Control at Parking Lots

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You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 26, 2026

6:30 am EST - 11:30 am EST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will stand at entrances/exits of parking lots that could serve as a bypass to allow a vehicle on course. Volunteers will be responsible for letting vehicles park, but not allowing them on the course. They will direct cars to the proper exit to bypass the course.

Location

Report to Lindsay W. for location

Race Photography

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November 26, 2026

8:30 am EST - 10:30 am EST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Are you a photographer and love to share your skills? We would love to have a couple of volunteer photographers on the course capturing all the smiles and fun on Thanksgiving! Photographers capture the photos, then upload to Runsignup for runners to download and share for free. We'll credit you by sharing your name and contact info on our website.

Course Marshal High Priority

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You must be 16-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

November 26, 2026

8:00 am EST - 11:30 am EST (At least 52 more needed)

Details

Course Marshals will be used at each intersection to direct runners in the correct direction and prevent traffic from entering the course. Please pick up all of your things needed for volunteering at packet pickup at the Rescue Mission on November 23 (10am-2pm) or November 25th- 26th (7am-2pm) at the Rescue Mission. THIS IS REQUIRED! Thank you for your support of this awesome Roanoke tradition!

Location

On Course - Report to Bob or Matt

Floaters

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November 26, 2026

7:30 am EST - 11:30 am EST (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Floaters are our go-to people in a pinch! When someone doesn't show up or we have an unexpected need arise, floaters are who we depend on. A willingness to do just about anything and flexibility is key. Thank you for your support of this awesome Roanoke tradition!

Location

Report to Gina

Finish Chute

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November 26, 2026

7:30 am EST - 11:30 am EST (At least 10 more needed)

Details

We need folks to direct runners and walkers as they finish through the finish chute, adorn participants with their finishers medal, and hand out water. Be ready to give out lots of smiles and high fives!Thank you for your support of this awesome Roanoke tradition!

Location

Report to Crystal or Leigh Stover

Sweeper High Priority

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November 26, 2026

8:45 am EST - 11:00 am EST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

The sweepers are the two people in the very BACK of the walkers at the 9am start. They will walk behind the last walkers, picking up any trash left by racers and collecting course marshal flags and vests from the course marshals. They will pull a wagon to collect the flags and vests.

Location

Check in at Elmwood Park, Report to Start Line/Frank G.

Resources Needed

Wagon - 1

Anti-Vehicle Barrier Attendant

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November 26, 2026

6:30 am EST - 11:30 am EST (At least 7 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will stand near the anti-vehicle Barriers and if an emergency vehicle needs to get through, the volunteer will let them through by disconnecting the chain.

Location

Intersection around Elmwood Park - see assignment sheet/Report to Lindsay W.

Crowd Control

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November 26, 2026

7:30 am EST - 10:00 am EST (At least 15 more needed)

Details

Crowd Control volunteers will be stationed around the start area, finish area, and Elmwood Park to usher participants in the correct direction. After the race start, volunteers at the start area will help tear down and pack up the starting line. Thank you for your support of this awesome Roanoke tradition!

Location

Start Line - Report to Frank G.

Packet Pickup - Race Day

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November 26, 2026

6:30 am EST - 9:15 am EST (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will assist in assigning race numbers and handing out race shirts to participants. Thank you for your support of this awesome Roanoke tradition!

Location

Elmwood Park Stage

Volunteer/Info Tent

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November 26, 2026

7:00 am EST - 11:00 am EST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Info tent volunteers need to be well informed and have all the answers- because you'll be getting all the questions! We'll brief you on the lay of the land, all the answers to the questions that participants may be asking you, and more. You'll just need to be ready to answer questions and direct people to where they need to go. Thank you for your support of this awesome Roanoke tradition!

Location

Info Tent - Elmwood Park

Packet Pickup - Rescue Mission

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November 21, 2026

10:00 am EST - 2:00 pm EST (At least 7 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will assist in assigning race numbers and handing out race shirts to participants. Thank you for your support of this awesome Roanoke tradition!

Location

Rescue Mission

Move Stuff to Elmwood

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November 25, 2026

2:00 pm EST - 5:00 pm EST (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will help move heavy boxes of shirts and other equipment from Rescue Mission to Elmwood Park to get ready for race day.

Location

Rescue Mission