Volunteer Fact Sheet & Walk Day Logistics
The Austin Walk to Cure Diabetes is a family fun event that brings over 5,000 people and raises over $600,000 for diabetes research! Walk is a great volunteer opportunity for individuals, families, organizations and companies! If you are interested in volunteering please complete the 2012 Volunteer form!
For additional info contact Melissa Ray at mray@jdrf.org or fax to 512.343.0773. Thank you for volunteering at the Walk to Cure Diabetes!
Date:
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Place:
11100 Alterra Parkway
Austin, TX 78759
Time:
Please arrive promptly according to your designated start time. All volunteers will check in at the Volunteer Check In tent located near the Mueller Visitors Center. Walkers will begin to check-in at 9:00 a.m., the Walk will begin at 11:30 a.m.
Dress Code:
· Volunteers are required to wear their Volunteer t-shirt. Please make every effort to receive this t-shirt prior to Walk day.
· Please dress comfortably for an outdoor event.
· Halloween hats and accessories are encouraged, however your t-shirt must be visible at all times.
· Comfortable shoes and a dependable watch are a must for everyone.
· There will not be a secure place for valuables (including purses). Please leave all valuables in the car or at home.
Volunteer Orientation:
Volunteer orientation is mandatory for all volunteers. Upon completion of your form, you will be contacted with the date and time of your volunteer orientation. Volunteer orientations for large volunteer groups are available at your group meeting location; please contact Melissa Ray for more information.
Food & Beverage:
Breakfast will be provided to all Walk volunteers (please note coffee may not be available when you arrive). Lunch will not be provided for Walkers or volunteers.
Driving/Parking:
Volunteers are asked to enter from Burnet Road and park in the IBM parking lot (to the left). Please note that this parking is only for volunteers, staff and vendors. All walk participants are asked to park in a different area.
Trouble Shooting:
Every volunteer position has a lead in that particular area. If an issue or problem should arise in your area, please report to this person.
Contact Information:
Melissa Ray, Development Coordinator
512.343.0663 (phone)
512.343.0773 (fax)
