BMO Vancouver Marathon Volunteer Opportunity

Mar 27, 2024

We welcome you to Join our CMHAVF Team at the BMO Vancouver Marathon on Sunday, May 5^th, 5am to 10:00am beside Nat Bailey Stadium.

This world class ‘Sold Out’ event is recognized for the stunning scenery our beautiful city has to offer it’s 22,000 runners who are training to participate in the Half or Full Marathon. CMHA Vancouver Fraser branch is one of the chosen charities and is currently supported by enthusiastic runners who are fundraising for CMHA-VF…all in support of mental health.

Our CMHA-VF Volunteer Role!

Location: to CHEER on our runners at our premier ‘Start Line Water Station’ @ the Hillcrest Community Centre beside Nat Bailey Stadium, Vancouver (QE Park)
Time: 5:00am to 10:00am
Responsibilities: set up tents and table, prepare water and energy drinks before the runners arrive, hand out drinks to participants, clean up station area…all in the name of good FUN!
In recognition for your genuine willingness to Volunteer, you will receive a tee-shirt, snacks, beverage, team camaraderie, a certificate (if you specify) and the electricity of hydrating runners on an adrenalin high!

How to Register

Go to the BMO Volunteer Registration Link below and feel free to share this info with any of your friends and family.

Click on Volunteer Now button
Enter First Name and Email and click Submit
A Registration form will appear, enter all necessary details
At bottom – ‘Click here to select role’
Under Password Protected Roles and Shifts, enter password: cmha
Select Start Water Station Shift (5am to 10am, a few exceptions for later shift)
Sign Waiver
Conclude – Sign Up to Volunteer
Confirmation sent once Registered

WATER STATION TRAINING VIDEO LINK https://youtu.be/pkqoDpmgxYE (excellent 6 mins overview)

We are most grateful for your Volunteerism as your passion for mental health will only strengthen our community!

Your BMO Vancouver Marathon Volunteer Captains for Team CMHA, Vancouver-Fraser will communicate event details with you once you are registered and of course; feel free to email us with any inquiries.

Penaaz Sidhu – penaaz.sidhu@cmhavf.ca (primary contact)

Vicki Salter – vicki.salter@cmhavf.ca (Co-Captain)