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Join the NYC Gaza 5K
Volunteer Team
You don't have to run or walk the Gaza 5K to make a difference. Sometimes the most meaningful role is helping others cross the finish line! Help bring the NYC Gaza 5K to life by volunteering with us on Sunday, October 11. Whether you're welcoming participants, handing out water, capturing photos, or supporting event logistics, there's a role for you. Volunteers receive an UNRWA USA t-shirt, breakfast, event access and our endless gratitude.
Volunteer Roles
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Help direct attendee arrivals and keep morning lines organized.
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Assist with breakfast set-up, manage the coffee/tea station, replenish supplies, and maintain cleanliness (including waste/recycling).
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Distribute awards and prizes to top fundraisers.
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Hand out race bibs and bags—perfect for detail-oriented volunteers!
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Set up the booth, engage participants, and encourage social media sharing to keep the energy high.
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Prepare and distribute water along the race route.
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Support activities that raise awareness about Palestine refugees and UNRWA programs.
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Capture event highlights, volunteer moments, and race-day energy for social media and future promotions.
meet mariama,
NYC Gaza 5K volunteer
volunteer spotlight
“I volunteered with UNRWA USA
at the Gaza 5K as a way to
support the Palestinian people.
What is beautiful about the 5K
is that people of all backgrounds
unite in solidarity with
Palestine refugees by engaging
in community and running for a cause.
The event evokes the resilience
and hope embedded in
Palestinian culture, and it's crucial
that we as a global community support the Gaza 5K and the
UNRWA mental health program
as a form of allyship,
showing Palestinians that we care.”