VOLUNTEER INFORMATION ROC Race, Brisbane

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION – ROC Race, Brisbane

What is ROC Race?

With over 500,000 certified ROC Stars from around the world and entering its 7th year, the Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge 5k (ROC Race) is the original game show-inspired obstacle fun run featuring larger-than-life obstacles set along a 5k walk/run course. These 12 epic obstacles include (but are certainly not limited to!) the infamous Wrecking Balls, the menacing Sweeper, the brand new Leap of Faith, and an epic finish line slide down The Hippo – a towering 4 story tall waterslide! www.rocrace.com.au

By volunteering at this event and helping the Foundation secure much needed funds you will be helping people who are diagnosed with blood cancer each year. It’s why our researchers are working tirelessly to find out more about why it strikes and how to stop it. We’re also there to support those who have been diagnosed already. We provide somewhere to stay for patients undergoing months of gruelling chemotherapy, sometimes hundreds of miles from their home, as well as information, support and advice at a time when it’s needed the most.

We have shifts available before the event at Packet Pickup and on race day. Your duties could include day of check-in, T-shirt distribution, merchandise tent, bag check, water stations, working obstacles, and motivating runners through the course.

For all your hard work, all volunteers will receive:

  Opportunity to run at a discounted rate.

  20% off Merchandise on the day of your shift.

  Event access and parking.

  Exclusive ROC Race Volunteer T-shirt.

  A day of fun at the most ridiculous 5k run!

  If volunteers work for two shifts they are able to race for FREE (13 May).

  All volunteers will also receive a letter of appreciation for their portfolio of experience

  Snacks and beverages will be provided. If you have any food allergies, please let the Volunteer Coordinator know in advance.

Volunteer Shifts

Packet Pick-Up, Friday 12 May

You'll be the first face to face interaction participants will experience, so smiling faces are important.

Volunteers will be checking in participants on iPads, distributing wristbands, answering questions and handing oushirts.

  7.00am to 12.30pm

  12.00pm to 5.00pm

  ALL DAY 7.30am to 5.00pm

Event Day, Saturday 13 May

Volunteers will be helping with a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: check-in, T-shirt distribution, merchandise tent, bag check, water stations, working at obstacles, and motivating runners through the course.

  6.00am to 12.30pm

  11.30am to 5.30pm

Booking procedure: Please email Mary-Jane Diacopanagiotis with your interest. You will then be emailed a volunteer application form that each volunteer will need to complete (if they haven’t previously registered with us) and return to Mary-Jane Diacopanagiotis to confirm the booking. You will then be contacted directly by ROC Race staff with full volunteering information and reminders.

For more information please contact

Mary-Jane Diacopanagiotis

Branch and Volunteer Coordinator

Leukaemia Foundation

07 3318 4477