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Food for Others
Food for Others is providing food for over 3,000 households every week, and our annual 5K fundraiser allows us to continue to support our food insecure neighbors. Volunteers play an integral role in the success of our annual Tysons 5K & Fun Run!
Event Details
PenFed Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
September 27, 2025
5:45am - 11:00pm
Volunteer Opportunity Description
Below are the available volunteer assignments for this event. Please note that age requirements vary depending on the specific role.
Setup Crew (5:45am - 7:30am) - Direct participants and other volunteers, unload supplies, assist in setting up the event
Requirements: Must be at least 16 years old, able to lift 30 pounds, and able to stand and walk for the entire duration of the shift
Hunger Action Month Table (6:30 am - 10:00 am) - Ask passersby to color encouraging cards for students in support of the Power Pack Program, distribute Hunger Action Month information to participants, encourage participants to take and post photos on social media, assist with the breakdown of the station toward the end of the event
Requirements: Must be at least 16 years old, able to stand for the entire duration of the shift, maintain a friendly demeanor during interactions, and be comfortable stopping spectactors to write brief notes
Information Desk (6:30 am - 10:00 am) - Attend information desk to answer questions, act as a check-in point for special guests and direct them to platform, assist with the breakdown of the station toward the end of the event
Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old, able to track multiple simultaneous events, and maintain a friendly demeanor during interactions
Course Marshals (7:00 am - 11:00 am) - Manage an assigned point or intersection along the 5k course, direct runners and walkers along the course using voice, hand signals and signs, stop and redirect vehicle traffic as necessary
Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old, able to use a loud and clear voice, able to stand for the entire duration of the shift, and comfortable speaking with authority when delaying traffic attempting to enter the course
Water Station (7:00 am - 10:00 am) - Hand water cups/bottles to racers as they pass the midpoint of the 5k course, use enthusiasm to encourage passing racers, maintain organization and cleanliness, restock water as needed
Requirements: Must be at least 16 years old, able to stand for the entire duration of the shift, maintain an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude, and observe available water cups in order to restock when needed
Breakdown Crew (9:30 am - 11:00 am) - Help pack up supplies like chairs and tables, dispose of trash left around the race course, and assist in collecting race signage and decorations
Requirements: Must be at least 16 years old, able to lift up to 30 pounds, and able to stand and walk for the entire duration of the shift
Other Important Information
Community service hours are provided! Paper documentation will be provided on-site at the event. Additionally, student volunteers can access their time transcripts online using their account and request electronic verification from volunteer@foodforothers.org following the event.
Walk-in volunteers cannot be accommodated, so it's incredibly important to have an online account and shift registration! We would love to welcome all volunteers who are interested. Anyone who needs assistance or has questions about the event should contact volunteer@foodforothers.org.
Set-up is our current area of highest need. We would be grateful to anyone who comes out to assist with this portion of the program!
Location directions:
The event is located at PenFed Plaza at Tysons Corner Center. A good GPS address to use is for the Hyatt adjacent to the Plaza: 7901 Tysons One Pl, Tysons 22102. Park in Garage E, then proceed to Level 4, which will give you direct access to the breezeway leading to PenFed Plaza. Elevators and stairs are available in parking garage floors.
How to Sign Up
Interested volunteers can sign up by making a volunteer account here. Once this has been completed, use this link to register for the desired 5K & Fun Run slot.