L’Arche Association of Calgary (2025 Acera Insurance Run For L’Arche Volunteers Needed)

Organization Name: L’Arche Association of Calgary
Opportunity Title: 2025 Acera Insurance Run For L’Arche Volunteers Needed
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Commitment: One Day / Special Event
Start Date: April 5, 2025
End Date: April 5, 2025

Email: fcandres@larchecalgary.org
Website: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/93769/2025-acera-insurance-run-for-larche/volunteer
Details:

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering

Opportunity Description:

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the 15th Annual Acera Insurance Run for L’Arche a success! This special event, taking place in Calgary, brings our community together in support of a meaningful cause. Join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Confluence Plaza on St. Patrick’s Island (1300 12 St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6). L’Arche Calgary is a community where people with and without intellectual disabilities live and grow together, fostering belonging, growth, and mutual care. For over 50 years, we have provided supportive housing, day programs, and personalized care to individuals with disabilities. Through our five homes, the Tamarack Day Program, and the Supported Independent Living Program, we create spaces where everyone’s unique gifts are celebrated and valued. The Acera Insurance Run for L’Arche is our annual fundraising event, directly supporting our mission of creating community and inclusion for adults with intellectual disabilities. Volunteers are essential to this event’s success, and we have several roles available: Course Marshals will direct runners along the course, cheer them on, and ensure safety. Water Station volunteers will hand out water and provide encouragement along the route. Registration Desk volunteers will assist with race kit pick-up, shirt sales, and participant check-ins. Greeters and Medal Distributors will welcome participants, cheer them on at the finish line, and hand out medals to celebrate their achievements. Volunteers for the 1K Fun Run Activity Stations will engage with kids and participants with disabilities, helping run fun, family-friendly games and activities. Volunteering roles start at different times, with some beginning as early as 6:30 AM. We will do our best to assign volunteers to their preferred roles, but reassignments may occur to meet event needs. Detailed role descriptions and preferences can be found on the volunteer sign-up page at https://raceroster.com/events/2025/93769/2025-acera-insurance-run-for-larche/volunteer. Assigned roles and instructions will be provided closer to the event date. For any questions, please contact Christian Andres at fcandres@larchecalgary.org. Volunteering is a wonderful way to support the Calgary community, meet new people, and be part of an event that celebrates inclusion and belonging. Sign up today and help make this incredible event a success!