Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE)

Autry Museum
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, California 90027
United States
Opportunity Details
Finish the Ride and Finish The Run support the life-saving strategies of Streets Are For Everyone to make roads safer for all road users. In fact, this event has been making roads safer since 2014, when Damian Kevitt finished his ride to Griffith Park, a year after losing his leg and almost his life, in a hit-and-run collision while cycling there. By participating in these events, you are supporting this mission.

This event is not just about running or cycling; it’s a powerful statement for safer streets and a celebration of resilience and community spirit.

This is a large event with multiple volunteer opportunities available over the weekend. Whether assisting with registration, supporting participants along the course, or helping with setup and takedown, your involvement is crucial. As an added bonus, six hours of volunteer work with us earns you free entry into one of our future races!

Most shifts can be flexible to fit your schedule. If you’d like to help, we’ll find a place for you whenever you’re available. Just let us know.

There are several days where volunteer roles are needed:

PACKET PICK UP
SHIFT 1
Arrival: Thursday, May 29th, 2:30 pm- 7:00 pm
Location: Fleet Feet – Burbank: 1516 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506

SHIFT 2
Arrival: Friday, May 30th, 10:30 am – 3:00 pm Location: Fleet Feet – Burbank: 1516 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506

EVENT SET UP
Arrival: Friday, May 30th, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Details: We will be unloading everything from U-Haul and setting up the stage, tents, tables, and decorations for the event.

CYCLIST ROUTE MARKING
Arrival: Saturday, May 31st, 9:00 am
Location: Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Details: Cyclists or drivers will go along the planned route to place down route markers.

REGISTRATION
Arrival: Saturday, May 31st, 6:00 am – 10:00 am (only 2 need to stay the whole time, by 8:45 most events have started)
Details: Assist riders and runners in getting checked in and registered for the run or ride.

WATER STATIONS
Arrival: Saturday, May 31st, 6:30 am – 11:00am
Details: Volunteers will be stationed in 4 different locations on the running routes. Pass out water to runners/walkers. In addition, we will provide you with transportation to the water station location and back to the park.

EXPO HELP
Arrival: Saturday, May 31st, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Details: Assist with everything from directing the participants, passing out refreshments, and keeping everything neat and clean.

FINISH LINE T-SHIRTS/MEDALS
Arrival: Saturday, May 31st, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Details: Hand out medals and t-shirts to finishers and collect tabs from their bibs to ensure they have been accounted for.

FINISH LINE SNACKS/WATER
Arrival: Saturday, May 31st, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Details: Hand out water and snacks to all finishers and ensure they pick up all their trash.

RAFFLE TICKET/MERCHANDISE SALES
Arrival: Saturday, May 31st, 8:00 am – 12pm
Details: Sell raffle tickets and merchandise to participants.

BEER GARDEN
Arrival: Saturday, May 31st, 8:30 am – 12pm
Details: Volunteers to maintain the security perimeter and check IDs as well as volunteers to dispense and distribute beer to run finishers.

CLEANUP
Arrival: Saturday, May 31st, 11:00 – 1:00pm
Details: Help break down and load all items and Finish The Ride materials into the truck neatly.
ROUTE CHECK
Arrival: Sunday, June 1st, 5:00 am
Details: 2 volunteers, one to go by vehicle and one via bike. Ride the route and ensure all signs are up and the road conditions are open and ready for the cyclists.

REGISTRATION
Arrival: Sunday, June 1st, 5:30 am – 9:00am
Details: Arrive at Griffith Park and assist riders and runners in getting checked in and registered for the run or ride.

PIT STOPS
Arrival: Sunday, June 1st, Various times (You will be individually assigned)
Details: Volunteers will be dropped off at three pit stops with a table, chairs, and refreshments. Your job is to pass out food and beverages to hungry and thirsty participants on the bike routes.

ROUTE VOLUNTEERS
Arrival: Sunday, June 1st, Various times (You will be individually assigned)
Details: Volunteers will guide cyclists along the correct path, helping to manage intersections and traffic flow, keeping everyone safe. You will also provide essential encouragement and support to riders along the way!

SAG SUPPORT
Arrival: Sunday, June 1st, 6:00 am
Details: You will be stationed and roving around the bike route, helping cyclists with mechanical failure or those who are tired get back to the Finish Line. Everyone finishes the ride!

EXPO HELP
Arrival: Sunday, June 1st, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Details: Assist with everything from directing the participants, passing out refreshments, and keeping everything neat and clean.

BIKE VALET
Arrival: Sunday, June 1st, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Details: Supply tickets when cyclists drop off bicycles and grab them once they are ready to leave the event.

FINISH LINE T-SHIRTS/ MEDALS
Arrival: Sunday, June 1st, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Details: Assist with handing out medals and t-shirts to finishers and collect tabs from their bibs to ensure they have been accounted for.

FINISH LINE SNACKS/WATER
Arrival: Sunday, June 1st, 8:00 am
Details: Hand out water and snacks to all finishers and ensure that they pick up all of their trash. Or handing out medals to finishers.

RAFFLE TICKET/MERCHANDISE SALES
Arrival: Sunday, June 1st, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Details: Sell raffle tickets and merchandise to participants.

BEER GARDEN
Arrival: Sunday, June 1st, 8:30 am – 12pm
Details: Volunteers to maintain the security perimeter and check IDs as well as volunteers to dispense and distribute beer to ride finishers.
BREAKDOWN AND TRUCK LOADING
Arrival: Sunday, June 1st, 12:30 pm
Details: Help break down and load all items and Finish The Ride materials into the truck neatly.

SIGNREMOVAL
Arrival: Sunday, June 1st, 12:30 pm
Details: Ride and drive along the bike/run route and remove our Finish The Ride/Finish The Run signs along the routes.

By volunteering, you’re joining a movement dedicated to creating safer communities and supporting those impacted by traffic violence. This is your chance to be part of something big. Witness the excitement, share in the joy of achievement, and be moved by the stories of those we’re riding and running for.

We need volunteers to help promote and operate our special event, Finish The Run/Finish The Ride, on May 1st. They will be tasked with various duties such as: Pit Stops, Water Stations, Registration, Bike Valet, Merchandise, Finish Line Medals, Raffle Table (18+), Breakdown/cleanup, Breakdown (Day After), Ride Route Marker (Day Before), and Expo Setup (Day Before).