Volunteer with Shifting Gears United

Be part of unlocking potential and empowering our community through sport!

Shifting Gears United (SGU) is powered by the passion, talent, and generosity of our volunteers. Whether you’re assisting at an event, supporting athletes, or sharing your skills behind the scenes, your contribution makes a real and lasting difference.

Why Volunteer with SGU?

Make an Impact: Help create inclusive, life-changing experiences for athletes of all abilities.
Build Community: Work alongside dedicated staff, athletes, and fellow volunteers who share your commitment to positive change.
Grow and Learn: Develop new skills, gain leadership experience, and expand your network.
Have Fun: Enjoy rewarding interactions and the excitement of SGU programs and events!

Volunteer Roles

We offer a variety of roles to match your interests and availability, including:

Event day assistance (registration, set-up, support)
Coaching or mentoring (training provided)
Outreach and fundraising
Logistics and transportation
Communications, photography, or social media support
And more!

Volunteer Requirements

To ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone, all SGU volunteers:

Complete a volunteer application and orientation
Undergo a background check (if role involves regular contact with athletes or minors)
Follow SGU’s Safe Sport Protection policies and Code of Conduct

Learn more: Download the SGU Safe Sport Protection Handbook (PDF)

Ready to Get Started?

Fill out our Volunteer Application Form
Attend a brief orientation session (details will be sent after you apply)
Join the SGU volunteer family and start making a difference!

Have questions?
Contact Jacqui Kapinowski at jacqui@shiftinggearsunited.org.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with SGU. Together, we’re shifting gears and creating opportunities for all!

Volunteer Registration

Personal Information

First Name *

Please provide your first name.

Last Name *

Please provide your last name.

Address *

Please provide your address.

City *

Please provide your city.

State *

Please provide your state.

Zip Code *

Please provide your zip code.

Phone *

Please provide your phone number.

Email *

Please provide a valid email address.

Date of Birth *

Please provide your date of birth.

Sex *

Male

Female

LGBTQ+

Do you speak any language other than English?

Occupation

Volunteer Skills

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name *

Please provide an emergency contact name.

Emergency Contact Phone *

Please provide an emergency contact phone number.

Waiver

I know that participating in Shifting Gears United athletic events is potentially hazardous. I agree not to enter any Shifting Gears United race, activity, or sponsored event unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the activity. I assume all risks associated with participating, including, but not limited to: falls, contact with vehicles, other participants, spectators, or others, the effect of the weather, including high heat, extreme cold and/ or humidity, traffic conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.

I understand that (1) participation with Shifting Ge ar s Uni t ed is strictly voluntary, and (2) I amonly to receive/provide running companionship, advice, and encouragement from my fellow Shifting Gears United athletes/volunteers/guides. If anything, else is asked of me, or if I am otherwise uncomfortable or concerned, I will bring it to the immediate
attention of the Shifting Gears United President

Initial Here (to acknowledge you have read this section) *

Please initial this waiver section.

Waiver

Having read this Waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my application, I, for myself or for my child and anyone else entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shifting Gears United to which I belong (including directors, officers, leaders, members, athletes, volunteers, guides), the local county and city departments of Parks and Recreation, all sponsors of Shifting Gears United and any of their races or events, m e m b e r s and volunteers, from
present and future claims and liabilities of any kind, known or unknown, arising out of my participation in any Shifting Gears United event or related activities, even though
that liability may arise out of ordinary negligence or fault on the part of the persons named in this Waiver. By registering for a Shifting Gears United or any other race though Shifting Gears United, I hereby grant my permission to Shifting Gears United to act as proxy on my behalf for that race with full authorization to execute consents, waivers and releases included in the Shifting Gears United registration. I further grant my permission to all the foregoing to use photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of my participation in Shifting Gears United for any legitimate purpose, without remuneration. I have read this waiver and agree to the terms.

Signature

Print Name *

Please print your name.

Signature (Type your full name) *

Please sign by typing your full name.

Date *

Please provide the date.

I am unable to consent (under 18 or other reason)

I am unable to read

Parent/Guardian Information

Required for volunteers under 18 years of age or unable to consent.

Guardian Print Name

Guardian Signature (Type your full name)

Date

Witness Information

Required if participant is unable to read.

Witness Print Name

Witness Signature (Type your full name)

Date

Volunteer with Shifting Gears United

Why Volunteer with SGU?

Volunteer Roles

Volunteer Requirements

Ready to Get Started?

Volunteer Registration

Personal Information

Emergency Contact

Waiver

Waiver

Signature

Parent/Guardian Information

Witness Information

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