Meet Marathon Volunteer
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Why are you interested in volunteering for marathon?
Marathon is a great running event in the city. I love to meet like-minded people. I would like to feel the excitement of crossing the finish line. Most importantly, I can give back to the society.
What is the experience required so that I can sign up as a volunteer?
It’s not necessary to have experience at all. If you’re a team player with friendly and enthusiastic attitude, you can join the volunteer team and take up your preferred roles.
How can I join the volunteer team?
You may register for the volunteer program at our website. You can specify what you would like to do on the race day.
What types of roles can be chosen by the volunteer?
There are different roles available before and during the race day. You can select your preferred shift, roles and locations during online registration.
Please take note the start time of each shift especially for the earliest shift. You may need to plan ahead and check how you can get to the location.
How can I assist in the event?
As a marathon volunteer, you can provide logistical support at different locations. Your devoted and positive effort plays a crucial role in the delivery of a seamless and safe event.
At the start line, you’ll support runners by welcoming them, packing and distributing race materials. You should get prepared to answer questions from the runners and spectators.
To create an engaging event with the runners, you’ll cheer them on with warm smiles at the start line. our role is to create a positive and energetic atmosphere for the runners.
You can also consider volunteering at the drink station. The tasks include setting up the station, filling and stacking up the cups with water.
When the runners pass the station, they may get fatigued. You can revive them by handing out drinks and refreshments to them.
Safety is the key to the success of the event. A tidy and dry station with no obstacles will help avoid accidents and injuries.
By giving directions and encouragement to the runners, you’ll shout and clap for the runners as they pass by. When the runners hear your words of inspiration, they will feel energized and confident.
If you’re familiar with the course, you can help monitor the course. You’ll guide the runners along the right path. When the runners cross, you can signal to the pedestrians for avoiding any accidents.
At the finish line, you can congratulate the runners and help distribute the medals. Your role is to provide helpful support to the runners and make them feel proud after the race.
Most of the roles require your help to stand for long periods from start to finish. All you need to do is follow the simple and clear instructions for each role.
What can I learn as a marathon volunteer?
As you’ve got the chance to interact with large number of peoples, volunteering can strengthen your communication skills. You’ll learn to express yourself clearly and confidently.
As you may handle various unexpected situations and enquiries from the runners, it can help you develop good problem solving skills.
As you’ll work in close collaboration with other volunteers, organizer and runners, you can develop your team work abilities in changing situations.
Can I join the team by bringing a volunteer group?
Yes, of course. No matter of joining as an individual or volunteering together as a group, we appreciate your contribution for the success of the marathon.
WITH CHINESE SCRIPT
您為什麼對馬拉松義工服務有興趣？
馬拉松是城市裡很棒的跑步活動，我喜歡認識志同道合的人，我想感受衝過終點線的興奮，最重要的是我可以回饋社會。
我需要什麼經驗才能申請成為義工？
不一定要有經驗，只要有團隊合作精神、態度友善及熱情，就可以加入義工團隊，擔任您喜歡的任務。
我怎樣才能加入義工團隊？
您可於我們的網站登記義工計劃，您可以指定於比賽當天想做什麼工作。
義工可以選擇哪些類型的職責？
於比賽前和比賽中都有不同的職責可供選擇，您可於網上報名時選擇您喜歡的輪班、職責和地點。
請注意每個輪班的開始時間，尤其是最早的班次。您可能需要提前規劃並查看如何到達該地點。
我可以如何支援活動？
作為馬拉松義工，您可以在不同地點提供後勤支持，您的奉獻和積極的努力對於順利、安全地舉辦賽事至關重要。
在起跑線，您將透過歡迎跑者、整理和分發比賽材料來支持跑者，並準備好回答跑者和觀眾的問題。
為跑者打造一場精彩的賽事，在起跑線上用溫暖的微笑為跑者加油，我們的作用就是為跑者營造一個積極向上及充滿活力的氛圍。
您也可以考慮在飲料站當值，職責包括設立飲料站、裝水和疊好杯子。
當跑者經過飲料站時，他們可能會感到疲勞，您可以透過分發飲料和茶點給他們來恢復他們的體力。
安全是活動成功的關鍵，整潔、乾的及無障礙物的地面有助於避免事故和受傷。
透過給跑者指引和鼓勵，當跑者經過時，您會為跑者吶喊及鼓掌，當跑者聽到您的勵志話語時，他們會充滿活力和自信。
如果您熟悉賽道，您可以幫助監控賽道，引導跑者沿著正確的路徑行走，當跑者橫過賽道時，您可以向行人發出信號，避免發生意外。
在終點線，您可以向跑者表示祝賀並幫助分發獎牌，您的職責是為跑者提供有用的支持，讓他們在賽後感到自豪。
由比賽開始至完成，大多數職責需要您長時間站立，您所需要做的就是按照每個職責簡單及清晰的指示進行。
作為馬拉松義工，我能學到什麼？
由於您有機會與許多人互動，義工服務可以增強您的溝通技巧，您將學會清晰及自信地表達自己。
由於您可能會處理各種意外情況，以及跑者的查詢，因此它可以幫助您培養良好的解決問題的能力。
由於您將與其他義工、主辦單位職員和跑步者密切合作，因此您可以在不斷變化的情況下培養團隊合作能力。
我可以帶領義工組加入您們的義工團隊嗎？
當然可以，無論是以個人身份還是以團體形式參與義工，我們都感謝您為馬拉松的成功作出的貢獻。