Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Volunteer as a Sighted Runner




LightHouse Fitness Partner Program

http://lighthouse-sf.org/programs/fitness-partner-program/
I was totally inspired by Scott Jurek's volunteer work with visually-impaired runners. Add this to the endless list of why Scott Jurek is the coolest human being alive... He has helped numerous individuals finish races by being a "sighted runner." I was inspired to follow in his footsteps - and found a local (SF Bay Area) organization that can use our help.

Please consider volunteering! It's as simple as 1-2-3!

How to volunteer:

  1. Complete volunteer registration: http://lighthouse-sf.org/donate/volunteer/ 
  2. Fingerprinting and Background Check: https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations (This costs about $20) 
  3. Attend volunteer training: 10:30am - Saturday, January 16, 2016 - 214 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102

 

Quick Info

  • There is a demand for sighted athletes who can walk / run with visually-impaired athletes
  • You will probably be running and/or walking in the city (trails are hard to navigate)
  • You will probably be running with a “lead” rope (see photo)
  • Your schedule is up to YOU and your athlete - once a week, once a month, whatever works for you. You chose where to meet and how often.
  • In addition to individual training, we may organize group hikes and will need volunteers

 

Have questions?

Justine Harris-Richburgh - Volunteer Coordinator: 1altruism@lighthouse-sf.org
Maggie Tides - BayBirds contact: maggietides@gmail.com

 

Scott Jurek Stories

http://blog.scottjurek.com/post/86907886709/had-a-blast-guiding-a-blind-runner-luanne-in-the
http://www.y42k.com/2015/04/19/scott-jurek-about-guiding-blind-runner-at-boston-marathon/
http://kdvr.com/2015/10/08/blind-runner-from-colorado-looking-to-break-world-record/