Wellington

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION

Role: Track Marshalls – Relay For Life

Reports to/Supported by: Community Events Coordinator

Direct Reports: None

Budget:  No budget delegations

Purpose of Position

To assist in marshalling the running and walking tracks at Relay For Life

• Make sure everyone is staying on track
• Direct injuries to first aid
• Encourage runners and walkers
• Keep people off field

 

Key Functions and Responsibilities

• Check in at information booth, and then with lead track marshal.
• Stay in one area, as assigned by lead track marshal, wearing hi-vis vest at all times.
• Ensure participants are staying on track, and off prohibited section of field.
• Remind runners and walkers to stay on their correct track sides.
• Stop any dangerous behaviour, and call security or Cancer Society staff if necessary.
• Direct injuries to first-aid on-site. Call for assistance for injured participant if necessary.
• Remind participants from 8pm that lap counting stops at 8 30pm for Candlelight Ceremony.
• Encourage and support participants throughout!

 

Desired Outcome

Participants stay on track, are safe, and feel encouraged.

 

Attributes/Skills

• Good communication and organisation skills
• Confidence to stop unsafe behaviour
• Enthusiasm and commitment for Relay For Life, and for the Cancer Society

 

Hours required

A short briefing pre-event, and commitment to at least a 2 hour shift at Relay For Life

Work place

Trentham Racecourse , with occasional meetings at the Cancer Society Wellington.

Resources

• Volunteering Team, Fundraising Events Team Lead and Community Events Coordinator are available for support and guidance.
• An Online orientation to the Cancer Society and a mini orientation to the role.

 

Confidentiality

Respect for the confidentiality of Cancer Society of New Zealand information and intellectual property is essential. Breaching this is considered serious misconduct.