Volunteer Points
SFTC Volunteer Points
Why does the club have a Volunteer Points System?
The SFTC Volunteer Points System was designed to recognize and encourage volunteerism within the club.
What Volunteer Service Qualifies?
To be considered in the SFTC volunteer recognition program, volunteer service must be performed at:
SFTC owned events*
SFTC hired events
King & Queen races
Kids Festival of miles races
* SFTC-owned events includes races, social events, and board meetings. In addition, annual points are awarded to named SFTC posts such as board members, course measurer, etc. The full list of named SFTC posts can be found on the SFTC Board page. See the SFTC calendar and use the "SFTC owned/hired" or King/Queen filters to see which events qualify for SFTC Volunteer Points.
Who is Eligible?
Only SFTC members can receive volunteer points. A volunteer must be a SFTC member on the day of the event in order to qualify for volunteer points. All members are automatically included in the volunteer points program.
How is Volunteer Service Reported?
Race directors or liaisons at qualifying events should report volunteer service to the SFTC Volunteer Coordinator after the event is over.
What activity can I choose to do as a race volunteer?
Transport race equipment to the race site
Set up & take down finish line equipment
Register runners on race day and hand out race packets
Help with post-race drinks and snacks
Hand out water at an aid station on the course during the race
Be a course marshall or call out times at mile splits
Assist with finish line timing & results tabulation
Take lots of photos of the race and submit to Facebook Group
Volunteer Point Activities
What can Volunteer Points be used for?
Volunteer points can be "cashed in" for the following SFTC rewards:
Free SFTC T-shirt (if available) - 5 points
SFTC membership
Free race entry to any SFTC Owned Race
New Year's Wake Up Run
War Party 10k
Virginia Creeper Marathon
Run the Tunnel
Bear Track
The BAT
Race for the Birthplace
Pioneer 5 Miler
Volunteer ponts can be redeemed like cash (1 point = $1) towards any SFTC purchse including equipment rental, race management, merchandise, etc.
Points earned in a given year can be carried over to the following year, but will be forfeited if not spent by the end of that second yera.
To redeem your points, tell the Volunteer Coordinator you want to use your points for payment.
Annual Awards
All volunteers with five for more points at the end of the year will be entered into a drawing to win $25 at the annual awards banquet, and eight winners will be chosen. You must be present to win. All points earned throughout the year regardless of redemption status will be included. Certificates will be presented to the top three volunteers of the year.