Volunteer FAQ

What times am I able to volunteer?

Walk day assignments are typically 3-4 hours long and range from the evening before the walk to early morning, mid-morning, and afternoon shifts. The latest volunteer shift ends around 3:30pm. Volunteers can choose assignments that allow them to also participate as a walker and/or runner.

What is the minimum age to volunteer?

Youth between the ages of 12 and 16 can volunteer in the park or along the route with supervision from an accompanying adult. Registration volunteers must be at least 16. Unfortunately we cannot include volunteers younger than age 12.

What is the training requirement to volunteer for the walk or run?

We provide an online basic training for you to download. Additionally, when you sign up you’ll be invited to drop in for a pre-event orientation, where you’ll receive your volunteer t-shirt, meet your crew leaders, have a chance to ask in-person questions about your assignment, and become more inspired to support MAP! Not being able to attend the drop-in day will not disqualify you from volunteering. However, we ask that you come in to retrieve your t-shirt and talk with the Volunteer Coordinator before walk day.

Can groups volunteer for the walk and run?

Some areas of the walk and run require many volunteers, and others just a few. Among the options available, be sure to note where more volunteers are needed. We can easily assign a group to areas needing more help! And, when you sign up, be sure to type in your group and the number of participants, so we can include you in the same area.

Be a Volunteer

Our fantastic volunteers have carried the Minnesota AIDS Walk and made it succeed for 22 years. With the Run for the Ribbon entering its third year, our responsibilities are growing and we need your help!

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Thank You for Volunteering!

Online volunteer registration has closed. We still need volunteer assistance on the afternoon muscle crew and walk spirit squad. If you would like to sign up to volunteer, call 612-373-9160.