United Way of Asheville Buncombe County is excited to be one of the charity partners for iDaph Events Asheville Marathon & Half one March 15, 2025!
We are looking for volunteers to host a United Way water station for up to 4 hours on Race Day, Saturday March 15 from 7:30am-11:30am. As long as you can join us for 2+ hours, we'd love to have you join, just specify in the comments!
Youth welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Since 2011, iDaph Events has been creating and curating running, cycling and multi-sport events in Western North Carolina. This year the Asheville Marathon & Half is back this year with a new perspective, renewed purpose, and a story like no other.
As one of Asheville Marathon & Half's charity partners, UWABC is hosting a water station for 4 hours on race day and will receive $500 donation for recruiting volunteers to support the station. This donation will support the incredible work of our community schools and U4Y partners as we continue to support students, families, and the long term recovery efforts of communities bouncing back from Helene.
If interested, please respond. Once you respond, either a member of the UWABC team or iDaph Events team will reach out to you with further details about the event and instructions for volunteers.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
Set up the UWABC tents, tables, and signage at the designated site
Passing out water to runners
Encouraging and cheering runners on as the race
Clean up throughout the shift
Attire:
Wear a Live United T-shirt, if you do not have a Live United shirt one will be provided for you.
Fun costumes are encouraged!! It's all about the team spirit!!
Dress according to the weather
Location:
- The Water Station location and instructions will be provided to you closer to the event and after you sign up.
To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply:
- Click the blue "RESPOND" button to secure your spot and receive next-step instructions
- Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT SIGN UP
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org
