Volunteers needed for Waste Watchers at the Philadelphia Marathon

Help support the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, the Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service, and the Gore-Tex Philadelphia Marathon achieve the ambitious goal of 85+% waste diversion by becoming a Waste Watchers Volunteer. Volunteers assist race attendees with sorting their trash, recycling, and compost into the correct bins, and spread awareness about composting and recycling practices. Volunteers receive a fun and informative sustainability training and an exclusive Waste Watchers sweatshirt at the start of their shift. Available shifts are listed below:

Saturday, November 22nd, Kids Fun Run and Rothman 8k

-6:30am-10:30am at Mile 3 Water Stop

-6:30am-12:00pm at Start/Finish Line

Sunday, November 23rd, Philadelphia Marathon

-6:00am-10:00am at Start/Finish Line

-9:00am-1:30pm at Start/Finish Line

-12:30pm-3:30pm at Start/Finish Line

 How to register:

Anyone can be a Waste Watcher volunteer. Student groups, families, and individuals of all ages who value sustainability are encouraged to register.

If you would like to sign up to be a Waste Watcher, fill out the volunteer registration form here: http://ow.ly/Dbmib.

If you have questions or need help, e-mail us at wastewatchersPHL@gmail.com or call Waste Watchers Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Passman at (215) 686-3495.