Volunteer Sign Up: 

Interested in volunteering at this year’s Festival of Lights? Review the volunteer team descriptions and sign up by filling out the form below. Please note that groups larger than 10 MUST give an estimated head count so that we know how to place members. For questions, email CMNJaxVolunteers@gmail.com.

Volunteers must be over 18 unless accompanied by an adult.

Day of Volunteer Teams: (Saturday, Dec. 4)

Loading Team

· Meet CMN Hospitals staff at the CMNH office to help load event supplies into the truck to be transported to event site.

· Assist with unloading event supplies at event site in San Marco Square

· Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Luminary Prep Team

· Prepare luminaries - place lights & weights into bags, load into vehicles

· Distribute luminaries - teams of 5 volunteers to place on course

· Ensure there are no gaps along the route

 Parking Lot Attendants

· Direct vehicles in the parking lot. Must be 18 years or older.

 Registration Team

· Help 1st Place Sports with check in day-of event

· Hand out race packet with runner number, t-shirt, timing chip & jingle bells

 Sanitizer Tent

· Setup and tear down sanitizer tent

· Distribute masks and hand sanitizer to visitors

 Holiday Magic Team

· Set-up & tear down Kid Zone stations

· Ensure social distancing is being practiced by those waiting in line and masks are being worn

Refreshment Team

· Set-up and manage on-route water table

· Distribute water to runners making sure just enough cups are ready

· Following the race, clean up trash around area & breakdown tables

Finish Line Team

· Hand out medals to each child who runs in the 1-mile fun run and each person who completes the 5K

· Prepare water station at the finish line and distribute bottles to runners

· Following the race, clean up trash around area and break down tables

Clean-up Team

· Assist with luminary pick-up along the route and disassemble luminaries

· Empty trash bins throughout the San Marco Square and take to dumpster

· Break down tables/chairs/banners, etc.

Post Event Volunteer Teams: (Sunday, Dec. 5)

Unloading Team

· Meet CMN Hospitals staff at the CMNH office to help unload event supplies from the truck.

· Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.