Volunteer
Make a Difference as a Volunteer
The work of Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge volunteers is essential to the success of Dana-Farber’s Boston Marathon® team. Through a wide variety of tasks and projects, volunteers assist the team during the training season and throughout marathon weekend.
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Marathon Weekend Volunteer Opportunities
Headquarters
The Boston Marriott Copley Place serves as the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team headquarters throughout Boston Marathon Weekend. Volunteers help runners during the team’s required check-in process.
Pasta Party
The Dana-Farber team comes together for a celebratory pasta dinner the afternoon before the race, honoring all the athletes and highlighting their hard work. Volunteers greet runners and help check-in and seat guests.
Marathon Course
Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge volunteers dot the marathon course, from Dana-Farber’s refuge at the start in Hopkinton, to the cheering sections at Mile 17 and Mile 25.
Recovery Zone
The post-race Recovery Zone offers Dana-Farber runners a chance to relax and mingle after the race, including food, massage, and reuniting with family members. Licensed medical staff and massage therapists especially needed!
Can't volunteer but still want to help out? Make a gift!
QUICK TIPS
- If you are younger than 18 years old, an adult chaperone must register with you for the same shift, location, and position.
- Assignment-specific details will be emailed to you after you sign up for a volunteer shift.
- Preview the excitement of race weekend by visiting the B.A.A. website.
