The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash Volunteer Registration

Setup Help

November 27, 2025

5:00 am EST - 8:00 am EST (At least 1 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!

Parking Garage Ambassador/Attendant

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November 27, 2025

6:30 am EST - 9:30 am EST (At least 4 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

Traffic Control at Parking Lots

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

November 27, 2025

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.

Anti-Vehicle Barrier Attendant

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November 27, 2025

6:30 am EST - 11:30 am EST (At least 2 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.

Course Marshal High Priority

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

November 27, 2025

8:00 am EST - 11:30 am EST (At least 32 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

Floaters

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November 27, 2025

7:30 am EST - 11:30 am EST (At least 1 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!

Finish Chute

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November 27, 2025

7:30 am EST - 11:30 am EST (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

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!

Packet Pickup - Big Lick Brewing

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November 25, 2025

5:00 pm EST - 7:30 pm EST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will assist in assigning race numbers and handing out race shirts to participants. This particular Packet Pickup event will be held in conjunction with Fleet Feet Roanoke's Pub Run on Tuesday evening at Big Lick Brewing. Thank you for your support of this awesome Roanoke tradition!

Location

Big Lick Brewing
409 Salem Ave SW

Packet Pickup - Fleet Feet Roanoke

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November 26, 2025

10:00 am EST - 2:00 pm EST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will assist in assigning race numbers and handing out race shirts to participants. This particular Packet Pickup event will be held at Fleet Feet Roanoke. Thank you for your support of this awesome Roanoke tradition!

Location

Fleet Feet Roanoke
4347 Franklin Rd

Move Stuff to Elmwood

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November 26, 2025

2:00 pm EST - 5:00 pm EST (At least 2 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.

Crowd Control

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November 27, 2025

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!

Packet Pickup - Race Day

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November 27, 2025

6:30 am EST - 9:15 am EST (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

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