Preparing for your B.A.A. 10K Volunteer Assignment

The majority of volunteers will report to Boston Common. NOTE: The Volunteer Tent is in a NEW location on Boston Common. Your specific check in location is noted in your assignment email.
Fluid Station volunteers will report directly to their fluid station.
Parking in Boston is limited and we regret that we cannot make parking available; please take the MBTA if possible.

MBTA STATIONS	For a complete map and schedule, please visit www.mbta.com. Chinatown is the closest Orange Line station. Boylston and Arlington stations are also nearby stops on the Green Line.
PARKING	The B.A.A. recommends parking at the Garage at 100 Clarendon in Boston’s Back Bay. With race-day road closures in effect, this is the best location to park your vehicle on Sunday morning. On-street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods of Beacon Hill and Back Bay is available, but limited.
DROP-OFF/PICK-UP	Please note that Charles Street will close at 5:00 a.m. and drop-off access near the start line will be blocked. If you plan on being dropped off on race morning, please plan to do so on Beacon, Boylston, Tremont, or other nearby streets.

Please arrive on-time for your volunteer assignment.
Training will begin immediately following volunteer check-in and before starting your assignment.
If you cannot make your assignment, please do not send a replacement.
Do not bring pets, children, friends or anyone else who is not registered as a volunteer.
Please have your photo ID with you at all times to present if requested.
Do not bring cameras or other valuables with you to your assignment; The B.A.A. is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
No backpacks are allowed.
No tobacco or alcohol.
If you are handling food or drink, the B.A.A. will provide non-latex, plastic cafeteria-style food handling gloves that must be worn at all times.

Volunteers at Boston Common will be offered bagels and coffee at the volunteer tent.
Water will be available at Boston Common, and we welcome you to bring a refillable water bottle as well. Be sure to stay hydrated!

Volunteers will be provided with a B.A.A. Volunteer vest upon arrival. This should be worn as your outermost layer and returned at the end of your shift. Volunteers will also receive an adidas Boston 10K T-Shirt.

Come Prepared: Review assignment details before race day, bring your government issued photo ID, store all belongings in a clear plastic bag, and bring anything you may need to sustain you throughout the morning.
Teamwork: Arrive on time, listen to all instructions from your Team Captain, and treat others with respect to ensure a successful volunteer shift.
Focus: Be aware of your surroundings, report any issues to your Team Captain, and remember to refrain from mobile phone/camera use while the race is in progress.
Dress for success: Wear attire that is clean, casual, and weather appropriate. You will wear a B.A.A. Volunteer vest that must be returned after your shift. Remember, it can be very hot on race morning!
Have fun!: Your energy and enthusiasm keeps our participants going throughout their race experience.