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"Yesterday was one of the greatest days of my life, and the marathon event was only accentuated with the incredible support and assistance of the volunteers. Just the way they looked you in the eye and made the experience personal, and showed that they cared and were there to help--I left Boston feeling so great about the goodness of people that I know I will be back just to share in that magic again!
Thanks to all for everything!"
- John Manion, Radnor, PA |
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"It was wonderful to volunteer at the event. I volunteered in the Athletes Village and as the runners were heading to the starting line they were all thanking us for being there to help them. That made it all worthwhile, even in the cold of a 5:30 beginning hour. I'll be there again to volunteer next year."
- Deb Roussell, Maynard, MA |
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"I just wanted to thank you and the BAA for allowing volunteers to help out the runners and their families. Working the marathon for the past three years has been a special event for me. The runners are very excited to run, anything people can do to help them is a blessing. Looking forward to the Half-Marathon later this year. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing myself and others to spend their time to help others."
- Jenn Merzon, Rockland, MA |
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- Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
- Volunteers must carry a photo ID with them at all times
during their assignment and must be prepared to show this
to B.A.A. assigned safety and security personnel upon request.
- Volunteers must wear their 2011 Boston Marathon volunteer
jacket and credential (if provided), which will be distributed at your volunteer check-in.
- If at any time during your assignment you have a problem,
notify your team captain immediately, who in turn will inform
the proper authorities.
- Dress casually and for the weather! Wear comfortable shoes.
- Do not bring cameras or other valuables with you to your
assignment. All backpacks are subject to search by B.A.A.
security personnel or the police department for the town
in which you are stationed.
- The B.A.A. is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Do not bring pets, children, friends or anyone else with
you as we cannot be responsible for them, they will interfere
with you carrying out your responsibilities, and they will
be prohibited from entering secured areas. Because of tight
security measures this requirement will be strictly enforced.
- Volunteers are required to obey the No Smoking and No
Alcohol policy for the duration of their assignment.
- Be prepared for a long day. Morning coffee and a light
lunch will be provided for volunteers checking in at John
Hancock Hall and in Hopkinton. Volunteers working along
the race course should bring a lunch.
- Medical personnel will be stationed along the route and
in the Copley Square area. For easy identification, medical
volunteers will be wearing white or red jackets.
- Medical volunteers must wear gloves when providing treatment.
Vinyl gloves will be available to all medical volunteers.
- Volunteers working Food and Fluid Distribution at the
Start, along the Course and at the Finish will be provided
with non-latex, plastic cafeteria-style food handling gloves
that must be worn at all times.
- As an official volunteer, be prepared to answer many types
of questions. Prior to the event, study the maps and familiarize
yourself with the locations of the nearest water stop, first
aid station, timing clock, information booth, etc.
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