Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run Volunteer Registration

Assembly Race Day Packets

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Help assembly swag bags and organize race day packets week on Tuesday 12/9 from 5pm-8pm at the Shades Valley YMCA.

After registering to volunteer through RunSignUp you will receive an email within a week to sign a waiver on our YMCA Volunteer Matters platform. It is a brief process. Alternatively, you volunteer confirmation email will include the Volunteer Matters link.

Location

Shades Valley YMCA
3551 Montgomery Hwy, Homewood AL 35209

Packet Pickup at Shades Valley YMCA

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December 12, 2025

10:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

12:00 pm CST - 2:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

2:00 pm CST - 4:00 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

4:00 pm CST - 6:00 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Assist in one of more shifts for packet pickup at the Shades Valley YMCA Shades Valley YMCA
3551 Montgomery Hwy, Homewood AL 35209. Time Slots TBD soon.

After signing up to volunteer, you will receive an email from our Volunteer Matters platform to set up an account and sign waivers. This is a short process, usually completed in less than 5 minutes. The Volunteer Matters requirement is part of the YMCA's enhanced safety measures. Once you set up an account, you will not have to repeat the process if you volunteer again in the future!

After registering to volunteer through RunSignUp you will receive an email within a week to sign a waiver on our YMCA Volunteer Matters platform. It is a brief process. Alternatively, you volunteer confirmation email will include the Volunteer Matters link.

Location

Shades Valley YMCA
3551 Montgomery Hwy, Homewood AL 35209

Race Day Packet Pickup

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December 13, 2025

6:30 am CST - 8:30 am CST (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Assist in Race Day shirt and bib pickup at Good People Brewery as the excitement builds for 8AM start time of the 5K and 9AM start time for the Fun Run.

After registering to volunteer through RunSignUp you will receive an email within a week to sign a waiver on our YMCA Volunteer Matters platform. It is a brief process. Alternatively, you volunteer confirmation email will include the Volunteer Matters link.

Location

Good People Brewery 114 14th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Course Setup

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December 13, 2025

6:00 am CST - 7:45 am CST (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Start your day early with the course setup crew. Tasks will include mile marker setup, start/finish line setup, hydration and post-race snack setup, sound system setup, water station setup at mid point, signage. etc.

Location and Time: Arrive at 6AM at Good People Brewery (114 14th St S, Birmingham 35233)

After registering to volunteer through RunSignUp you will receive an email within a week to sign a waiver on our YMCA Volunteer Matters platform. It is a brief process. Alternatively, you volunteer confirmation email will include the Volunteer Matters link.

Location

114 14th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Post-Race Cleanup

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December 13, 2025

8:30 am CST - 10:30 am CST (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Breakdown of the course, water stop, finish line and clean up around area including Good People from 8:30AM - 10:30AM on December 13.

After signing up to volunteer, you will receive an email from our Volunteer Matters platform to set up an account and sign waivers. This is a short process, usually completed in less than 5 minutes. The Volunteer Matters requirement is part of the YMCA's enhanced safety measures. Once you set up an account, you will not have to repeat the process if you volunteer again in the future!

After registering to volunteer through RunSignUp you will receive an email within a week to sign a waiver on our YMCA Volunteer Matters platform. It is a brief process. Alternatively, you volunteer confirmation email will include the Volunteer Matters link.

Location

114 14th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Course Marshalls High Priority

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December 13, 2025

7:00 am CST - 9:30 am CST (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Meet at Good People Brewery at 7AM on December 13. Assignments will be given as follows: 2 volunteers at start/finish, 2 volunteers at entrances to Rotary Trail/to direct participants OFF of trail/stay on road.

After registering to volunteer through RunSignUp you will receive an email within a week to sign a waiver on our YMCA Volunteer Matters platform. It is a brief process. Alternatively, you volunteer confirmation email will include the Volunteer Matters link.

Location

Meet at Good People Brewery at 6:30AM to be dispersed to course area.

General Volunteers

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December 13, 2025

7:15 am CST - 9:30 am CST (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Help with volunteer registration, cheering along the race route, helping with awards between 7:15AM-9:30AM.

After registering to volunteer through RunSignUp you will receive an email within a week to sign a waiver on our YMCA Volunteer Matters platform. It is a brief process. Alternatively, you volunteer confirmation email will include the Volunteer Matters link.

Location

Meet at the volunteer check-in table at 7:15 am at Good People, 114 14th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 (Then will proceed to designated place on the route)

YMCA TEEN LEADERS CLUB ONLY - Fun Run "Course Buddies" & Cheer Squad 8:30AM-10AM

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At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR YMCA TEEN LEADERS CLUB MEMBERS: Volunteer ro run alongside Youth participating in our Fun Run to motivate them. Great opportunity to expand your reach within the YMCA and your community. 8:30-10AM (Fun Run starts at 9, but arrive early to park, and check in! To sign up, check the time slot box on the left. You'll be asked to create an account (it takes just a minute) and check the waiver. Your YMCA Club leader will sync your signup to Volunteer Matters. That's it!

Location

Good People Brewery, 114 14th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 to check in. We will station a Teen Leaders Volunteer coordinator to communicate ahead of time with details!