Scranton Office 5K Season 5
Volunteer Squad
Pre-Race Volunteer Opportunities
Each of our runners receives a swag bag when they pick up their race packet the night before the race (race packets will still be available to pick up the day of the race). In the week prior to the race, volunteers are needed to help pack swag bags with t-shirts, bibs, and all the other goodies for our racers. More information, dates, and times will be shared with you closer to the day of the race.
The night before the race, race packets and swag bags will be handed out at Cooper’s Seafood House to all runners and walkers. Help us hand out pre-packed race information to our participants. More information and times will be shared with you via email closer to the day of the race.
Race Day Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers will be expected to arrive at the race venue a few hours prior to the start of the race to be assigned their positions along the route. Road intersections will be blocked off with barricades. Your job is to help maintain the safety of participants by guiding them to stay on course and ensuring that cars do not drive onto the course. More information and specific times will be shared with you via email closer to the day of the race.
To contribute to the fun of race day, we will have bounce houses and other inflatable fun things (weather depending)! As part of the Bounce House Brigade, you will oversee the inflatables and maintain the safety of the area. More information and specific times will be shared with you via email closer to the day of the race.
After the race, volunteers are needed to help clean up the event venue. This could include picking up mile markers and signs from around the racecourse, breaking down tables and tents, and overall making sure the area is clean and cared for. More information and specific times will be shared to your email closer to the day of the race.
To make sure our participants stay hydrated throughout the race; water stations will be placed along the route. Your job will be to hand out water to participants along the way. More information and specific times will be shared to your email closer to the day of the race.
Participants can sign up the day of The Office 5k, to mitigate this traffic, registration tables will be set up near the start of the race. Your job will be to get new participants registered and give them their t-shirt, bib, and swag bag. Additionally, those who have already registered but were unable to pick up their race packets the night before will pick up their race packets here. More information and specific times will be shared to your email closer to the day of the race.
The Office 5K is a family event and is open to all ages. This means there will be games and fun near the start/finish line of the race. Your job will be to monitor this space and the games to make sure everyone is safe and having fun. More information and specific times will be shared with you via email closer to the day of the race.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not a runner? Not a problem! If you want to be part of the fun without lacing up your sneakers to run or walk the race, we’ve got the perfect role for you—become a volunteer! From handing out race packets at Cooper’s Seafood House the night before to directing runners like a pro on race day, our volunteers are the true heroes of The Office 5K. Whether you're a fan of The Office, love community events, or just want to spend the day quoting Dwight Schrute, we’d love to have you on the team. Sign up now and help us make this event Dunder Mifflin-level unforgettable!
Absolutely! All our volunteers will receive an Office 5k Season Five volunteer T-shirt to wear on the day of the event. Make sure to indicate your T-shirt size on the volunteer form.
Yes! There are multiple opportunities to volunteer before Race Day – we always need help packing swag bags the week before the race and helping with race packet pick up the night before the race.
On the volunteer sign-up form, all volunteering opportunities are listed with a checkbox option to indicate your preference. While we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to your top choice due to the number of volunteers needed for each task, we will try to match you as best as we can to your top choice to make it an enjoyable experience for all!
Yes, there is space on the form to indicate when and what you would like to volunteer for.
Don’t worry, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities to go around. Just check the box that says “I’ll volunteer wherever I am needed” on the form, and we will find a spot for you. Additionally, once you are finished with your primary position on race day, there might be other opportunities to be assigned to another volunteer position. Check with The Office 5k team for more volunteer opportunities.
Definitely! We accept students at the high school and collegiate levels to volunteer for hours/credit. All volunteer positions will be eligible for volunteer hours/credit. Make sure to check the checkbox on the form to indicate that you are volunteering for hours/credit, and an Office 5k team member will reach out to you closer to the race to ensure your paperwork is completed and you receive credit for your hard work.