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Event Information: Guidelines

Contact Info:

Elisabeth Worthing
phone:617-236-1652 x2630
e-mail:Worthing@baa.org

Boston Office (Administration)
40 Trinity Place
4th floor
Boston MA 02116
phone: 617-236-1652
fax: 617-236-4505
e-mail: info@baa.org

Boston Marathon Volunteer Guidelines

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Volunteers must carry a photo ID with them at all times during their assignment and must be prepared to show this to B.A.A. assigned safety and security personnel upon request.
Volunteers must wear their 2011 Boston Marathon volunteer jacket and credential (if provided), which will be distributed at your volunteer check-in.
If at any time during your assignment you have a problem, notify your team captain immediately, who in turn will inform the proper authorities.
Dress casually and for the weather! Wear comfortable shoes.
Do not bring cameras or other valuables with you to your assignment. All backpacks are subject to search by B.A.A. security personnel or the police department for the town in which you are stationed.
The B.A.A. is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Do not bring pets, children, friends or anyone else with you as we cannot be responsible for them, they will interfere with you carrying out your responsibilities, and they will be prohibited from entering secured areas. Because of tight security measures this requirement will be strictly enforced.
Volunteers are required to obey the No Smoking and No Alcohol policy for the duration of their assignment.
Be prepared for a long day. Morning coffee and a light lunch will be provided for volunteers checking in at John Hancock Hall and in Hopkinton. Volunteers working along the race course should bring a lunch.
Medical personnel will be stationed along the route and in the Copley Square area. For easy identification, medical volunteers will be wearing white or red jackets.
Medical volunteers must wear gloves when providing treatment. Vinyl gloves will be available to all medical volunteers.
Volunteers working Food and Fluid Distribution at the Start, along the Course and at the Finish will be provided with non-latex, plastic cafeteria-style food handling gloves that must be worn at all times.
As an official volunteer, be prepared to answer many types of questions. Prior to the event, study the maps and familiarize yourself with the locations of the nearest water stop, first aid station, timing clock, information booth, etc.