For over 32 years, GAAR has been a proud sponsor and coordinator of volunteers for the Albuquerque BioPark's annual fundraiser, Run for the Zoo...and walk with us too!
35th Annual Run for the Zoo
Sunday, May 1st
Albuquerque BioPark
903 10th St SW
300 GAAR volunteers are needed to keep 12,000 participants safe!
On May 1st, GAAR will continue this tradition, but we need YOUR help. In addition to cheering on the race participants, a variety of services are needed, such as handing out flyers, providing directions at intersections, keeping the runners safe, flagging, etc.
Volunteer on Race Day
Children, family, friends, and colleagues - everyone is welcome to volunteer! Register to volunteer by Monday, April 11, 2022.
Volunteers should be prepared to report to their designated areas on Sunday, May 1st by 6:00 am and stay until 11:30 am. Starting time may vary by team (check with your team captain for verification).
Mandatory Volunteer Orientation
Volunteers must attend (1) one-hour session:
Wednesday, April 27th
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Thursday, April 28th
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Orientation Location: GAAR Building, 1635 University Blvd NE. T-shirts and Race Day information will be distributed at orientation.
Mandatory Flagging Training
Flagging requires additional training and certification. Please contact the flagging captain for details: Heather Price, 505-401-6137.
Flagging Volunteers must attend (1) Volunteer Orientation above and Flagging Training below:
Friday, April 22nd
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Flagging Training Location: Fidelity Title, One Executive Center, 8500 Menaul Blvd NE, B 150
Bonus! All volunteers will receive a Run for the Zoo Volunteer T-shirt, which allows you FREE entrance into the Zoo on the day of the event.
Sponsor Refreshments for GAAR Volunteers
With an expected 12,000 runners, our 300 volunteers need your support! There are two ways to sponsor so that your company can be a part of the fun without running the run:
- Refreshment Sponsor: Make an online donation for snacks & bottled water for 300 GAAR Volunteers.
- Gift Bag Sponsor: Donate items for 300 Volunteer gift bags (chapstick, sunscreen, sports drinks, etc.,) Notify Nathan Brooks at nate@gaar.com and drop off items at the GAAR Building,1635 University Blvd NE by Friday, April 29th.
Special Thanks to our Sponsors
Bank of Albuquerque Mortgage
Cutbow Coffee
ERA Sellers & Buyers (Wilma Savage)
Hakes Brothers
Maddox Management
Nusenda Credit Union
Quality Home Inspections of NM
RE/MAX Select
RE/MAX Exclusive
Donate to the ABQ Biopark
In addition to volunteering, donations to the Biopark are also welcome.
Questions? Please contact a Committee Chair:
- Sherilyn Lucas, 505-710-0201 / sherilynlucas@gmail.com
- Steve Cecco, 505-453-6543 / scecco@amerifirst.us
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