March-A-Thon Volunteers
Date: August 6, 2022
March-A-Thon is one of the largest fundraisers of the year. The event starts and finishes at John Simpson Park. The students will march a route around Steiner Ranch, stopping along the way to perform lawn concerts. We need LOTS of volunteers for that day as follows:
Location: John Simpson Park in Steiner Ranch, 3506 John Simpson Trail, Steiner Ranch, TX 78732
- Show up time for Students & Volunteers: 7:15am
- Briefing time for Volunteers: 7:30am
- March-A-Thon Start time: 8:00 am
Relief Trucks/Trailers (4 trucks w/driver, 4 trailers, 4 ride along assistants): We need 4 truck/trailer combinations to carry student water jugs, orange water jugs, ice coolers, and other supplies. Each truck/trailer will also carry an assistant.
Medical SUV (1 driver, 1 assistant): We need one set of volunteers to drive their vehicle, carry the Medical Kit, and render first aid should a student need medical aid or general relief. One of these volunteers must have completed LISD’s new medical training class.
Collection Bucket Coordinator (1 slot): This volunteer will distribute collection buckets to those Band Assistants who will carry a bucket along the marching route. They will collect the monies periodically from the assistants and keep it secure until the end of the event.
Directional Guides (2 slots): These volunteers will walk in the front of the band and lead the band on the marching route.
Golf Cart Providers/Drivers (2 slots) – We need 2 carts with drivers to follow the band and transport students throughout the 3 mile route.
Band Assistants (50 slots): These volunteers will help keep the students cool by passing out ice, using water sprayers, distributing frozen grapes during the break, collecting donations in buckets along the route, and more.