2022 run DISNEY SPRINGTIME SURPRISE WEEKEND

MAKE-A-WISH^® FOUNDATION

The Make-A-Wish mission is granting the wishes of children who’ve been diagnosed with critical illnesses in an effort to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Based on the 2011 Wish Impact Study, a combined 89% of the doctors, nurses and health professionals surveyed said they believe wish experiences can influence a wish kid’s physical health. In addition, 99% of parents reported that the wish experience gave their children increased feelings of happiness and 96% said that the wish strengthened their families.

A wish is more than a nice thing—wishes are catalysts that can lead to renewed strength and hope in children battling critical illness. Each wish has the power to replace fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope. The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a life-changing wish every 34 minutes.

VOLUNTEER AMBASSADOR OPPORTUNITITES

Volunteer Ambassadors are needed to support the Make-A-Wish^® Founation’s presence at the 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend, at Walt Disney World^® Resort.

As part of the registration process, all participants and volunteers will have the opportunity to make a donation to Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, an organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. In honor of the Star Wars^™ Rival Run Weekend, runDisney is thrilled to make an independent donation to Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida.

Volunteer Ambassador opportunities are now closed for the following events:

• runDisney Health & Fitness Expo
  Thursday, March 31 through Saturday, April 2, 2022
• Expedition Everest 5K
  Thursday, March 31, 2022
• Race for the Taste 10K
  Saturday, April 2, 2022
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 10-Miler
  Sunday, April 3, 2022

Medical Volunteer Needs

Advent Health will be providing complete medical coverage for the 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend. We invite you to be a part of the elite medical team that provides race support for 75,000+ runners.

We need state certified/licensed MDs, DOs, PAs, DPMs, ARNPs, RNs, ATCs, PTs, PMs and EMTs to volunteer their time.

Hours vary by day and assignment. You should be available as early as 3:00 AM and as late as 2:00 PM. You must also be able to stay for the duration of your assigned schedule.

To request an application or for more information, please contact the Medical Volunteer Team by email or phone: (407) 303-4053.

Eligibility

The Volunteer Ambassador Program has specific requirements:

• Volunteers for all events must be at least 14 years of age.
• Volunteers under 18 years of age must have parental/legal guardian consent and must present a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.
• Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
• Children under the minimum age are not allowed to volunteer or accompany you. You will be told on the event day that your services cannot be utilized if you have children with you. This is for the safety of your child and everyone else involved.

VOLUNTEER AMBASSADOR RESOURCES

All Volunteer Ambassadors supporting the presence of Make-A-Wish^® Central and Northern Florida during the 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend at Walt Disney World^® Resort must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete Waivers
  • Volunteer Ambassadors age 18 and over:
    Print the waiver for ADULTS and complete it.
  • Volunteer Ambassadors under age 18:
    Print the waiver for MINORS and have a parent or legal guardian complete it.
• Comply with Dress Code
  Volunteer Ambassadors are expected to wear family-friendly clothing that doesn’t feature any offensive graphics and appropriately covers the body.
  • For opportunities that take place during the Expo, please wear comfortable, neutral-colored, appropriate-length shorts or pants (khakis preferred but no jeans, yoga or athletic pants) and comfortable closed toe shoes (no sandals or flip flops).
  • For opportunities that take place during the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon race, you may wear jeans (no holes or rips please) with comfortable closed toe shoes (no sandals or flip flops).
• Security Guidelines
  In an effort to provide Volunteer Ambassadors, athletes, spectators and staff with the safest environment, please follow these security guidelines:
  • All Volunteer Ambassadors will be required to present photo identification upon checking in for their shifts.
  • Volunteer Ambassadors must wear the proper credentials and have their photo identification available at all times.
  • All bags, parcels and carry packs are subject to search.
  • Please keep personal items to a minimum and leave valuables at home. Facilities are not available to store personal items.
  • All necessary personal items must be carried in a clear bag. You may not place a non-clear bag, parcel or carry pack inside a clear bag.
  • All Volunteer Ambassadors must go through the bag check route—with or without bags.
  • Volunteer Ambassadors are not allowed to bring folding chairs with them.
  • Learn more about Walt Disney World Resort’s phased reopening and other important information.

VOLUNTEER AMBASSADOR SCHEDULES

Volunteer Ambassador opportunities for the 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend at Walt Disney World^® Resort will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedules are always subject to change due to event needs.

Although every effort will be made to accommodate your selection, the Volunteer Ambassador office reserves the right to schedule volunteers based on event needs, which includes placing volunteers on a waiting list. You will receive a confirmed volunteer schedule closer to the event.

Confirmations

Volunteer Ambassadors will receive confirmation of their scheduled opportunities via email approximately 30 days prior to the event. Confirmation will include information on parking, directions and other useful matters.

Bring Waivers

All Volunteer Ambassadors must sign a waiver to obtain credentials and participate. If you are picking up a credential for another volunteer, please print the waiver and have it signed in advance by the participant. Volunteers under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent/legal guardian.

Credential Pick-Up Information

Volunteer Ambassadors who are scheduled for 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend events must pick up their volunteer credentials at the Disney Sports Building or ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on one of the days listed below.

Volunteer Ambassador Credential Pick-Up:

• Disney Sports Building
  3281 Sherberth Rd.
  Kissimmee, FL 34747
  
  Wednesday, March 23, 2022
  4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  
  Saturday, March 26, 2022
  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  
• ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
  Walt Disney World Resort
  
  Thursday, March 31, 2022
  11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  
  Friday, April 1, 2022
  1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.