Other organizations to contact include associations for the blind, people with cerebral palsy, and self-help groups. Check your telephone book. Attracting volunteers Volunteers are important to the Achilles way of operating. They are needed, especially for blind runners and others with special needs. Whether it is a weekday workout or the New York City Marathon, their enthusiasm and spirit can make the difference for an Achilles runner.
Volunteers bring their own special talents to the workouts.
They are the backbone of our club. Note that when volunteers are in short supply, members can simply run together, in groups of two or three. As with members, a good way to find volunteers is through word of mouth. To begin, post a notice for volunteers, listing your workout times and schedule at the local road runners' club. We need volunteers from the very slow to the super quick runner.