Crew Information

A Crew member’s participation in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is dedicated to taking care of the Walkers. Working sun-up to sun-down (and sometimes longer) throughout the entire Avon Walk weekend, Crew Teams provide complete support for Walkers and fellow Crew members they do just about everything and anything! But the rewards for this hard work are given back by the admiration and gratitude from the Walkers. They could not complete this journey without you. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Avon Walk Crew,  Register Today!

FUNDRAISING

Each Crew member is required to pay the $65 registration fee. While there is no fundraising requirement for Crew members, we highly encourage you to do so, and you will receive the same fundraising tools and support as the Walkers! Last year, the Avon Walk Crew raised more than $740,000 making an enormous difference in our fight against breast cancer and any Crew Member raising at least $500 will receive a special-edition Crew Fundraising baseball cap, donated exclusively for the Avon Walk by our National Sponsor, Reebok.

CREW TRAINING

Attend an in-person meeting in the months prior to the Avon Walk to learn the basics about the Walk and what is involved in being a Crew member. Just click on Crew Training & Calendar to find a meeting in your area.

Approximately 4-6 weeks prior to the Event, we will hold a Crew Training Day for both new and returning Crew members. All Crew members, both new and returning, are required to attend this critical hands-on training and final preparation for the Avon Walk weekend. Your Crew Coordinator will provide you with Crew Training Day date and location details just as soon as they become available!

YOUTH CREW

The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Youth Crew allows young people (ages 10-16) to participate and experience the entire Event. This program suggests that young people are capable of contributing to the Event, can get an enormous amount out of the service, and can enhance the experience of all Walk participants. Learn more!

CREW TEAMS

Please see detailed Crew job descriptions below. When choosing a Crew preference, please keep in mind the physical requirements of that job. Crew members work many long hours on their feet, and many jobs require lifting. All positions listed are for the entire weekend and you must be 18 years old to register. We look forward to working with you!

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ADVANCE TEAMS
These teams move ahead of the Event on Friday, setting up the elements necessary for the next day's activities.

Route Marking:
This team works to mark the physical route so that Walkers know where to go! There are 3 components to this team’s role—the first is marking the next day's Route with signage (attention to detail is critical since the Walkers will rely upon Route Marking to find their way along each day's route!), the second is circulating along the route each day as a “fix-it” team, addressing problem areas where signage might be insufficient or need replacement, and the third is following behind the last Walker to pick up all Route Marking signage, organizing it so that it can be redistributed to continue marking the following day's route. Should be able to lift 30 lbs.

Set-Up:
Works closely with Staff members to set up the Wellness Village one day in advance of the Walkers' arrival. Sets up sleeping tent "grid," dining area and service tents, and a variety of other jobs to helps ensure that the Wellness Village is properly prepared. Should be able to lift 50+ lbs.

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WELLNESS VILLAGE TEAMS

Avon Walk Store:
Supports the Avon Walk Store on Saturday and Sunday at the Wellness Village as well as at Closing Ceremony on Sunday (until just before start of Ceremony). They are responsible for loading and unloading merchandise, setting up and breaking down display materials and equipment, restocking merchandise, and interacting with participants and the public. Should be able to lift 50 lbs.

Food Service:
Works closely with the catering vendor, serving breakfast and dinner to event participants. No cooking or food prep required. Should be able to lift 20 lbs.

Gear & Tent:
This team manages the collection and distribution of all participant gear and tents throughout the event. Team will load all gear into trucks Saturday morning, then off-load gear in the assigned area of the Wellness Village. Assists participants in locating their personal gear and setting up sleeping tents. Approximately half of the Gear & Tent team members must be able to drive a 24' truck. Should be able to lift 60+ lbs.

Hospitality:
Responsible for checking in all Walkers as they arrive in the Wellness Village on Saturday. Will work closely with Dispatch, reporting total numbers in each day. This team will also serve as "cheerleaders," welcoming Walkers in from the route.

Information Services:
Information Services is the place where participants go for any details they might need regarding Wellness Village layout, Sunday route questions, shuttle information, etc. This team manages lost and found on Saturday, and is responsible for organizing the Crew Lunches on Saturday and Sunday morning. In addition, this team manages the Spaaahh Zone tent area at the Wellness Village. Should be able to lift 20 lbs.

Pack-Up:
This team manages the clean up of the Opening Ceremony as well as the Wellness Village each day, including the monitoring of trash throughout the Wellness Village. Each morning, as Crew Teams depart, this team ensures that all elements of the Wellness Village are completely cleaned up, and that the site is as clean as or cleaner than when the Event arrived on site.

Security:
This team primarily handles overnight security, focusing on the perimeter areas of the Wellness Village, as well as securing the sleeping and service tent areas each night. Works closely with Traffic Control as well as overnight Dispatch Staff and any hired or on-site security that might be available. This team checks all visitors in and out of the Wellness Village. Should be able to lift 10-25 lbs.

Traffic:
Responsible for managing vehicular and pedestrian traffic into and out of the Wellness Village. Checks in all vehicles, allowing only those that are permitted to be on-site with the event. Enforces parking plans established by the Staff. Works closely with Security team. Should be able to lift 10-25 lbs.

Wellness Village Signage:
Manages placement of all signage in accordance with site map and instructions provided by Staff. Will oversee signage in the Wellness Village throughout camp hours, to ensure that signage is where it should be and provides proper directional instruction. Should be able to lift 30+ lbs.

Wellness Village Water & Ice:
Works with Dispatch Staff and Crew Team Leaders to ascertain that all areas in the Wellness Village have sufficient quantities of water and ice. Should be able to lift 50+ lbs.

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SPECIALTY TEAMS
In addition to the duties listed below, these teams are responsible for setting up and breaking down the supplies and cots within the Medical and Specialty services tents at the Wellness Village.

Chiropractic:
This team provides chiropractic services as needed to participants during the event. Must provide license and proof of insurance. Students will be permitted only under approval of Chiropractic Team Leader and Medical Team Sponsor (where applicable). Chiropractors required to supply own treatment table.

Massage:
This team provides essential massage services to participants during the Event. Ideally, massage therapists will be experienced in sports massage. Massage therapists required to supply own massage table. Must provide license/certification and proof of insurance.

Physical Therapy:
Comprised of licensed or certified Physical Therapists and/or Athletic Trainers, this team provides physical therapy services to participants during the Event. The bulk of physical therapy care will be muscle soreness and calf pain. All members of the Physical Therapy Team must provide license or certification and proof of insurance.

Podiatry:
This team provides podiatric services as needed to participants during the Event. While the bulk of podiatric care needed will be blister-related, all members of the Podiatry Team must provide proof of DPM license and insurance.

Route Medical:
Comprised of a variety of Medical Professionals, including EMTs and paramedics, this team provides First Aid Medical support at each of the Rest Stops and possibly along the route. Will manage any emergency situations that arise, until local emergency Medical Services arrive on the scene. Must provide license/certification and proof of insurance.

Wellness Village Medical:
Comprised of a variety of Medical Professionals, this team provides all First-Aid Medical services to participants in the Wellness Village, and will provide emergency service where necessary until local EMS/Paramedics arrive on scene. Medical tent is staffed 24 hours each day. Must provide license/certification and proof of insurance.

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OPERATIONS TEAMS
Small teams between one and six people generally assigned to work in roles assisting Staff. Include the following:

Bus Liaisons:
A small team of people each assigned to ride one of the SAG buses. These buses transport Walkers from Rest Stops to the Wellness Village, once Walkers have determined that they cannot complete the day's route. Often, this team provides necessary moral support for Walkers who might be disheartened by their inability to complete the route.

Caboose Assistant:
Rides bicycle along route, following last walker(s) each day and offering assistance where needed. Will work in conjunction with Caboose Staff Member, who is also on bike. Required to bring own bicycle and helmet.

Incident Response:
Will assist Staff Incident Response team in managing various situations, including Medical Situations, bad news from home, minor counseling. Team members should have Social Service, Medical and/or counseling background. Ideally, team members will have CSW, MSW, or similar degree or certification.

Medical Taxi:
This team works primarily with the Incident Response and Medical teams, providing non-emergency transportation to and from area hospitals. May be asked to transport participant gear to hospital in cases where participant might need to leave event. Occasionally might be called upon by Dispatch to run other necessary errands. Should have personal vehicle (to be used as Taxi) and valid insurance. Should be able to lift 20 lbs.

Rest Stop Closure Assistants:
Drive Rest Stop Closure Staff along route to assigned closure locations. Work with Rest Stop Crew teams to close Rest Stops according to schedule. Should have personal vehicle (to be used as Rest Stop Closure vehicle) and valid insurance. Should be able to lift 30 lbs.

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ROUTE TEAMS

Motorcycle Safety:
Works with Road Dispatch Staff and local law enforcement to guarantee safe passage for Walkers during each day's route. Assist at difficult intersections and other locations as requested. Team members must provide own motorcycle and helmet, as well as valid motorcycle license and insurance.

Quick Stops:
Each Quick Stop will be assigned a team of Crew members to manage set-up, water distribution, and traffic control at each location. These teams are often the first to leave in the morning - between 3:45am and 4:45am (!) - and the last to return to the Wellness Village at night. Should be able to lift 40+ lbs.

Rest Stops:
Each Rest Stop will be assigned a team of Crew members to manage set-up, food distribution, and traffic control at each location. These teams are the first to leave in the morning - between 3:45am and 4:45am (!) - and often the last to return to the Wellness Village at night. There is also a separate Lunch Stop where Walkers will be served lunch each day. Should be able to lift 40+ lbs.

Route Clean-Up:
This team is responsible for the pick-up of bagged trash from each Rest Stop and Quick Stop. Dumpsters are provided at each day's Lunch Stop and at the Wellness Village, so all trash must be transported to these locations each day. Should be able to lift 60+ lbs and able to drive a 15’ or 24' truck.

Route Water & Ice:
This team assists in the distribution and replenishment of water and ice needed for each of the Quick Stops and Rest Stops. Will also assist with pick-up of leftover water at the end of each day, as needed. Team works closely with Road Dispatch Staff to be certain that all Stops have sufficient hydration supplies each day. Should be able to lift 60+ lbs and able to drive a 15’ or 24' truck.

Sweep:
This team circulates throughout the route in 12-person passenger vans, providing transportation to Rest Stops for Walkers who may not be able to complete the day's route. This team leaves early in the morning and arrives late into the Wellness Village after all Walkers have completed the route. Should be able to lift 30 lbs.

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THE AVON WALK YOUTH CREW

Please call your local office to check Youth Crew availability after the application date has passed.

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