Air Force Marathon seeks Volunteer Coordinators Published March 15, 2011 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Marathon office is seeking applicants for the Volunteer Coordinators who will be instrumental in executing the historical 15th annual running event. "These positions serve as ambassadors of the 2011 Air Force Marathon," said Jeanette Monaghan, Staff Volunteer Coordinator. "They are truly the backbone of the race each year." "Every year the Marathon grows and to maintain that success we need to find those people who will provide the best customer service to our runners," Mrs. Monaghan said. In previous years, volunteers could use the online registration process to become a volunteer "lead" however, this year the Marathon office will redefine the roles of the volunteer "coordinators" and will require an application and interview. According to Monaghan, Volunteer Coordinators do not need to have base access; however, previous marathon or volunteer management experience is desirable. Many of these positions are at the Expo at the Wright State University Nutter Center on September 15th and 16th, and others are on race day. Monaghan expects all of these positions will be filled by the end of March. Some of the positions available are: · Baggage Claim Coordinator · Finish Line/Start Line Coordinator · Expo Set-Up Coordinator · Information Area Coordinator · Refreshment Tent Coordinator · Results Coordinator "The 2011 Air Force Marathon will be held Saturday, September 17th at the National Museum of the United States Air Force but the work to put to event on has already begun," Mrs. Monaghan said. To take part in the action and to fill out a Volunteer Coordinator application visit www.usafmarathon.com today.