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Calling All Volunteers!

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Join the BWLR Volunteer Race Crew and be a part of the Big Wild Life Runs annual adventure! Race Crew members get behind the scenes and out on the trails to support runners and the community. Meet new people, learn new skills, and have fun!

Administrative Assistant Needed

The BWLR Executive Committee would like to recruit a Running Club member to help us perform administrative tasks, such as applying for permits, filing, following up with vendors and sponsors--in general, keep us focused and organized by taking on some of our administrative duties. Estimate an average of a couple of hours per week. Please contact Sharron Fisherman  if you are interested in this position.

Recruiting for Volunteer Coordinator

Are you a responsible, dependable person, who would love to be more involved with the BWLR? Do you enjoy organizing and planning? Would you love to run all of ARC’s runs absolutely FREE of charge, and receive lots of accolades and appreciation for your efforts?

If this describes you, please consider stepping up and joining the BWLR Race Committee in the position of “Volunteer Coordinator”. Bonnie Swanson, current and past VC, is retiring after BWLR 2012 in order to be able to spend more time with extended family. She would love to have the opportunity to work with someone this year in order to ensure a smooth transition as the Committee plans for 2013.

If you are at all interested, please contact Bonnie Swanson  or call 351-4219 to discuss.

Volunteer and WIN

BWLR Volunteer Race Crew members could win big! All who complete their shift will be entered into a drawing to WIN AN ALASKA AIRLINES TICKET. Every volunteer also gets an awesome long sleeve technical shirt.

Photograph of volunteers at work.

How You Can Help

BWLR Volunteer Race Crew are an essential part to the event’s success. As an all-volunteer organization, the Anchorage Running Club relies on people generously donating their time and effort to help support running and fitness in the community. Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Aid Station Lieutenants
  • Course Guides (flaggers)
  • Registration and Bib Pickup Crew
  • Start/Finish Line Crew
  • Pasta Feed Crew
  • Bike Leaders and Sweepers
  • Mr or Ms Muscles
  • Mr or Ms Manners
  • Critter Characters
  • Merchandise Sales
  • Gear Check Crew
  • Set Up and Tear Down Crew
  • And many more

Sign Up!

You may volunteer for the 2012 Big Wild Life Runs at our website on Volunteer Hub.

 “Thanks to all the run volunteers for keeping us going! Best part was seeing the finish and knowing what I accomplished today.” (Devyn Richardson, 2011)