Hopkinton Marathon Committee Encourages Locals to Apply to B.A.A. for Volunteer Positions

While the B.A.A. Boston Marathon is still months away, the time to sign up to volunteer is now. Volunteer registration is currently open and will close on February 10. The Boston Marathon takes place on Patriots’ Day, which falls on April 16 this year.

“For all those residents who have expressed an interest in volunteering for
the Boston Marathon now is the time to register,” said Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace, Chairwoman of the Hopkinton Marathon Committee. “It All Starts Here and
this is an opportunity to get involved to support the start of the most
prestigious marathon in the world. We encourage you register now so you
can participate in the 2012 Boston Marathon.”

The B.A.A. relies on the help of 8,000 volunteers to help the Boston Marathon run smoothly. Last year, 10,000 people applied for the 8,000 spots. Marc Davis, B.A.A. Communications Manager said, “We assign returning volunteers first; next preference is given to new running clubs, and then finally individual applicants.”

While not all applicants will be accepted, members of the Hopkinton Marathon Committee agree that knowing Hopkinton well is a benefit for working at some positions like the information booth. Other volunteer opportunities within Hopkinton include maintaining security, distributing food or water, parking cars, directing runners to important sites like the Athletes’ Village and starting line. A team of volunteers gathers discarded clothing for donation to Big Brother Big Sister. The Hopkinton Marathon Committee works with the B.A.A. to help coordinate the volunteers in Hopkinton and many members of the HMC serve as captains of different volunteer teams.

Volunteers receive an official Boston Marathon adidas volunteer jacket, a commemorative Boston Marathon pin and other benefits.

To register and to see a full list and description of available jobs please log on to www.baa.org and click on volunteer, then Boston Marathon.