Color Run Student Event 5.8.26 Volunteer Sign Up

 

FRIDAY MAY 8th 2026

 

Get ready to make some messy memories! After the absolute blast we had last year, the Hillcrest Color Run is back on 5.8.26. This event is all about providing a safe, super cool space for our students to socialize while raising vital funds for our school.

 

We need your energy to make it happen! There is a spot for everyone—whether you want to help us plan behind the scenes, join us as a chaperone, or take on the most coveted job of all: spraying the students with color at the stations as they run by!

Join the Fun!

  • Parents & Community: Choices include planning, setting up, spraying color, or chaperoning, your teamwork makes this day possible.

  • High School Volunteers: We need responsible, positive leaders! Please sign up in the Student Involvement Section at the bottom with your first and last name and email. You must sign up here to receive your volunteer hours.

 

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Prior to the event

Volunteer work ahead of the event is needed to ensure a safe and fun environment during the Color Run. If you cannot be at the event, or prefer a planning role, please take a look at the selections. 

Kick Off Coordinator
Responsible for planning and organizing a student kick off event to be approved by PTA and HMS admin. Possible video. This meant to encourage student participation and provide information to parents. Ideas welcome. *May need to coordinate with photographer/videographer during the event
0 out of 3 filled.
Volunteer Coordinator
Rally staff, parents and responsible high school aged students to help before, during and after our event.
0 out of 1 filled.
Post Race Activities Planning
Collaborate to create an after race party that all students can enjoy. Ideas are welcome and encouraged.
0 out of 5 filled.
During the Event - slots start early at 1pm

We're calling on parents to make our event a resounding success! We need assistance with staffing water stations, managing color stations, and ensuring clear course and perimeter markings. Volunteer to be a part of this amazing event and witness the joy on the students' faces!

Early set up at 1pm
Help us get everything set up and organized to ensure a smooth and safe event. Water dispensers need to be filled, First aid station set up.
4 out of 10 filled.
Signed Up: Julie James, John May, Vicky Tola-Shelby, Cameron White
Set Up - arrive 45 mins prior to the event at 1:45
Tons to do! Arrive 45 mins prior to the event
2 out of 25 filled.
Signed Up: Kristin Segrue (1), Dawn Switzer (1)
T-shirt Distribution- please arrive at 2pm
Help organize the shirts by size and hand them to students prior to the race
3 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Kara Bonnet (1), Ashley May (1), Jessica Sapia (1)
Chaperone on course -arrive at 2:15pm
Help to provide a safe environment for our students
0 out of 25 filled.
Water Station - arrive at 2:15pm
This person is responsible for setting up, maintaining order near the water station and serving participants at the event. We are filling large cooler dispensers and using paper cups.
0 out of 2 filled.
First Aid Coordinator - arrive at 2:15pm
It’s not likely we will have an injury, to be safe, we need someone on hand for the occasional stubbed toe or scraped knee. A first aid kit provided with band-aids, antiseptic, and ice packs
0 out of 1 filled.
Parent Color Sprayer - arrive at 2:15pm
Most coveted position! Super fun way to be involved during the run. Grab a bucket and a sprayer and spread the color and joy!
11 out of 35 filled.
Signed Up: Ursula DeMartino (1), Alexandra Hyland (1), Nicole Marino (1), Ashley May (1), Ashley Pine (1), Jessica Sapia (1), Kristin Segrue (1), Dawn Switzer (1), Vicky Tola-Shelby (1), Beth Weiner (1), Amanda White (1)
Photographer & Video Coordinator - arrive at 2:15pm
Capture the awesome moments during the event! Will share this with participating families and administration. Help prepare an amazing wrap up.
0 out of 1 filled.
Clean Up - arrive at 3:30-4:30pm
Break down tables, gather garbage, collect flags, cones.
1 out of 20 filled.
Signed Up: Vicky Tola-Shelby (1)
High School Student Involvement

The Most Vibrant Volunteer Hours of the Year! 

Looking for a high-energy way to earn your service hours? The HMS PTA Color Run is back, and we are looking for responsible high school volunteers to help make it a success! Whether you want to be in the middle of the action or helping behind the scenes, we have a variety of roles for everyone.

The Details

  • When: Friday, May 8th (Rain date: May 15th)

  • Time: Various shifts available between 1:45 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Where: HMS Front Lawn - please walk over the HMS front and back lot are not available for parking

  • The Roles: Help is needed for event setup, safety chaperoning, and cleanup.

The Highlight: Color Stations

One of the most popular jobs of the day is manning the color stations, where you’ll cheer on the middle schoolers and shower them with vibrant neon powder as they run by. These spots are in high demand and are assigned first-come, first-served—so sign up early to secure your preferred role!

Important Notes

  • Volunteer Papers: You must sign up in advance using the link below to have your hours verified. Please remember to bring your volunteer form with you to the event to be signed.

  • Unplugged Fun: To keep the event safe and organized, cell phone use is prohibited during your shift. Your hands will be covered in color anyway!

  • Reliability: We’re counting on you. If you sign up, please arrive on time and ready to bring your positive energy!

THS Early Release 1:30-2:30pmset up, mark perimeter
Arrive at HMS front yard at May 8 (May 15 rain date) to help set up and mark perimeter. ONLY AVAILABLE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE CLASS LAST PERIOD. This position may involve moving tables and setting up chairs. This position starts at 1:30pm**** and ends at 3pm. Once set up there will be duties to choose from - maintaining order, perimeter, spraying color at stations, staffing HMS tables. First come, first serve. Cell phone use is not permitted during volunteer hours.
5/08/2026 1:30 pm
0 out of 30 filled.
THS Volunteer during the event 2:30-4:30
Arrive at HMS front lawn Friday 5/8 (rain date 5/15) at 2:30*** This position has a wide range of duties including set up, maintaining order, chaperoning, and staffing HMS tables. Duties may include moving tables and chairs. First come, first serve. This position runs from 2:30-4:30. Responsible students only. Cell phone is not permitted during volunteer hours.
5/08/2026 2:30 pm
0 out of 35 filled.
Color Sprayer - during the event 2:30-4:30
Color Sprayer Volunteer @ HMS Front Lawn Friday, 5/8 (Rain Date: 5/15) | 2:30–4:30 PM We need high-energy, responsible students to spray color powder and help with light setup (tables/chairs). Must be positive and ready to move! No cell phones allowed during shift. First come, first served—arrive at 2:30 PM sharp to claim your bucket!.
5/08/2026 2:30 pm
0 out of 35 filled.
THS Student Clean Up and Breakdown 3pm-5pm
Help clean up and Breakdown the Event-. This position may involve moving tables and chairs, carrying large cones and collecting garbage. This position runs 3pm-5pm. Cell phone use is not permitted during volunteer hours.
5/08/2026 3:00 pm
0 out of 35 filled.