April is Global Volunteer Month! Global Volunteer Month is a time to celebrate volunteers as well as inspire volunteerism around the globe. Volunteers are the heartbeat of strong communities, and we’re celebrating our NYRR volunteers all month long.
As we proceed through the month, we’ll update this page to share inspiring stories of the many different types of NYRR volunteers that keep NYRR running and share ways that you can get involved!
There are many ways to get involved with our volunteer program. Please click on the Get Involved button below to express which opportunities you are interested in!
Give kudos to a volunteer!
In April 2021, NYRR launched the NYRR Volunteer Hall of Fame, welcoming its inaugural class of extraordinary volunteers. Each April, during volunteer appreciation month, NYRR identifies, nominates and inducts our stand out volunteers.
Join us as we celebrate Global Volunteer Month by talking about why volunteers make NYRR run! From volunteering at weekly races to volunteering at your local park, learn more about all the different opportunities out there.
During the month of April, those picking up race bibs at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub will get the chance to personalize a back bib with a thank you message to volunteers.
"NYRR Open Run Leaders Inspiring Their Communities"
We celebrate the impact NYRR Open Run has had in Brooklyn by spotlighting four volunteers who lead free, weekly community-led runs and walks in neighborhood parks.
"April Is Volunteer Appreciation Month"
We're spotlighting three volunteers who lend their support to runners and walkers in many ways on race day and during our weekly community program events.
"NYRR Staff Give Back to Their Communities Through Volunteer Work"
Whether it’s encouraging kids with special needs to have fun running or delivering food to local shelters, New York Road Runners staff members are taking the time to give back to their communities.
