Event Info

Name:
Susan G. Komen San Diego More Than Pink Walk 2026

Event Date:
Sun Nov 1, 2026

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Description:
Support this awesome non-profit in its goal of reducing the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the U.S. by 2026.

Additional Info:
Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Info	Volunteer Shift	Date	Time	Check-In Location	Spots Left
▶	A01 Set Up Day - Set Up Crew	Sat Oct 31, 2026	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	28
Volunteers will assist with various aspects of set-up for the full event, depending on site specific needs. Tasks may include but are not limited to: table/chair set up, popup tents, staging and/or placing event barricades, placing signage, banners, and decorations, moving supplies as needed, and setting up water stations and/or food and beverage areas. Volunteers must be available to work the entire shift and be able to perform all duties. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. May experience down time while waiting on deliveries. Under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
▶	B01 Event Day - Volunteer Check In	Sun Nov 1, 2026	4:45 AM - 9:30 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	2
Volunteers will help to support and manage the event day volunteers! Specifically, volunteers will help staff the volunteer check-in tent, process folks who arrive to volunteer, hand out t-shirts, and direct volunteers to where they are needed during the event (including any needed redeployment). Volunteers will be required to attend a virtual pre-event training.
▶	B02 Event Day - Parking Support	Sun Nov 1, 2026	5:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	3
Volunteers will assist with setting directional barricades at parking lots. They will direct participants to the appropriate parking areas and assist with traffic flow. This is the introduction participants have to the event, so a friendly and smooth process makes for a great first impression! Must be over the age of 18. Parking volunteers may be stationed at satelitte locations. Parking locations will be communicated in advance of the event.
▶	B05 Event Day - Hope Village A	Sun Nov 1, 2026	5:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	15
Volunteers will assist with the set-up, activation, cleaniness, and tear-down of Hope Village – a designated area for survivors and those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Hope Village will have a decorative and celebratory atmosphere and serves as the gathering place for those participating in the Pathway of Hope entrance to the Opening Ceremony. Volunteers will manage the area activation and welcome and serve survivors within the area. Survivors can be recognized as those wearing pink event shirts. MBC thrivers can be recognized by those wearing teal shirts.
▶	B10 Event Day - General Support	Sun Nov 1, 2026	5:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	30
Volunteers will be assigned to a specific area upon check-in based on event needs. They may assist with staging and/or placing event barricades, setting up tables, setting up water stations , placing signage and banners, etc. Volunteers must be available to work the entire shift and be able to perform all duties. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
▶	B21 Event Day - Registration (adults only please, must consent to background check)	Sun Nov 1, 2026	5:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	0
Volunteers will assist with the set-up, activation and tear-down of the Registration and Check-In area where participants can register for the event, turn in donations, make self-donations and pick up participant materials. Volunteers participating as cashiers must be at least 18 years old and are required to submit a background check to qualify for this role. Volunteers should be able to operate with a high degree of confidence and assert a level of respectful authority to facilitate a smooth flow, dealing with bottlenecks and backups. Volunteers will be required to attend a pre-event training.
▶	B23 Event Day - Stage Manager	Sun Nov 1, 2026	7:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	0
This role is great for anyone with stage, production, or media experience! The Stage Manager will work directly with Komen Staff and the AV Vendor to coordinate and manage all aspects of the Opening Ceremony, event announcements, and event music. The SM will direct the Assistant Stage Manager and other volunteers with special guests, VIPs, event hosts and M.C.s with talking points, scripts, timeline, and cues. This role is vital to the most important aspect of our event, the Opening Ceremony.
▶	B30 Event Day - Giveaway Distribution	Sun Nov 1, 2026	6:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	0
Volunteers will assist with handing out activation pieces to all participants that will be used as an interactive piece in the Opening Ceremony. Volunteers in this role will be roaming throughout the event site, so must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and must be able to lift 25 lbs. Under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
▶	B31 Event Day - Mission 360 (adults only please)	Sun Nov 1, 2026	6:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	10
The Mission Area volunteers assist with set-up, activation, cleanliness, & tear-down of the mission area. They will encourage participants to sign up to volunteer with Komen or organize a Go Pink for the Cure event in their communities, share information about metastatic breast cancer and Komen's Patient Care Center, and invite people to take action by becoming a Komen Advocacy Insider. Volunteers will further assist by taking pictures of participants at the area’s selfie station. Volunteers must be open & encouraging in speaking to participants about Komen’s mission.
▶	B32 Event Day - We Remember Tent (adults only please)	Sun Nov 1, 2026	6:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	0
Volunteers will assist with the set-up and tear-down of the reflective We Remember Tent. They’ll manage the area activation and encourage participants to enter and participate in honoring the memory of a loved one by writing a note or placing a photo on ribbons hung in the tents. Volunteers in this tent must be 18 or older and open and encouraging in speaking to participants about this area as it relates to Komen and breast cancer.
▶	B33 Event Day - Volunteer Photographers & Videographers (must bring your own equipment. pro bono)	Sun Nov 1, 2026	6:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	5
Volunteer photographers are needed to help capture the celebration and emotion of the event. Photographers will receive shot assignments the week of the event and will be asked to upload all photos to a Komen SmugMug within one week of the event. By signing up as a volunteer photographer, photographers acknowledge that Susan G. Komen has an unlimited irrevocable license to use, edit, and publish all photographs for any purpose and on any medium. Photographers also acknowledge that Susan G. Komen may grant a limited license for its partners to use the photographs solely to promote the partnership and attendance at the event. Photographers must have their own camera - no smart phones please.
▶	B34 Event Day - ShareForCures	Sun Nov 1, 2026	5:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	3
Within Hope Village will be a table dedicated to activating individuals around ShareForCures (SFC), Komen’s breast cancer research registry. The SFC Lead in Hope Village will mange the SFC information table, pass out literature, answer questions and encourage individuals to join an upcoming SFC info session to learn more.
▶	B35 Event Day - ShareForCures - Unicorn	Sun Nov 1, 2026	6:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	1
The SFC unicorn serves as a walking conversation starter, drawing attention and creating memorable, lighthearted moments for event participants. Volunteers serving as the SFC unicorn should be open, approachable and encouraging when speaking to participants about this activation as it relates to Komen and breast cancer. Volunteers in these roles must be 18 or older. Volunteers must speak with the Development Engagement Manger prior to being approved for role.
▶	B36 Event Day - ShareForCures - Unicorn Guide	Sun Nov 1, 2026	6:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	3
Volunteers will assist with the set-up, activation and tear-down of the ShareForCures (SFC) unicorn activation. They will help guide the volunteer serving as the SFC Unicorn, manage the distribution of unicorn headbands and postcards throughout the event site, take photos with participants and direct individuals interested in learning more about SFC to Hope Village for more information. Volunteers should be open, approachable and encouraging when speaking to participants about this activation as it relates to Komen and breast cancer. Volunteers in these roles must be 18 or older. Volunteers must speak with the Development Engagement Manger prior to being approved for role.
	B37 Event Day - Promise Flag	Sun Nov 1, 2026	6:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	2
▶	B6 Event Day - Hope Village Check in (adults only please)	Sun Nov 1, 2026	6:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	3
Volunteers will assist with the set-up, activation, cleaniness, and tear-down of Hope Village – a designated area for survivors and those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Hope Village will have a decorative and celebratory atmosphere and serves as the gathering place for those participating in the Pathway of Hope entrance to the Opening Ceremony. Volunteers will manage the area activation and welcome and serve survivors within the area. Survivors can be recognized as those wearing pink event shirts. MBC thrivers can be recognized by those wearing teal shirts.
▶	C10 Event Day - Course Monitors	Sun Nov 1, 2026	7:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	40
Volunteers’ primary responsibility it to ensure the participants stay on the assigned course/route. They will alert participants to any route obstacles or changes as well as cheer them on. This job is a great opportunity for parent/child teams! You will be stationed throughout the course, so be prepared to stand and bring water and sunscreen with you. Under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
▶	C12 Event Day - Start Line	Sun Nov 1, 2026	7:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	13
Volunteers will assist with the start/finish area operations - including moving barricades, corral management and crowd control, as well as handing out water, or other items as provided, collecting and emptying trashcans, and cheering participants on as they start and finish on the walk/run. Under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
▶	C20 Event Day - Finish Line	Sun Nov 1, 2026	7:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	19
Volunteers will assist with the start/finish area operations - including moving barricades, corral management and crowd control, as well as handing out water, or other items as provided, collecting and emptying trashcans, and cheering participants on as they start and finish on the walk/run. Under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
▶	C21 Event Day - VIP Support	Sun Nov 1, 2026	6:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	15
Volunteers will assist with the set-up, activation, cleaniness, and tear-down of the Top Teams Area – a designated area to honor Teams/Captains* for teams that have raised $2,500+. This area’s guests are incredibly valuable to Komen and volunteers should treat them with the highest level of customer service and gratitude. The Top Team area is celebratory atmosphere with ample opportunity to THANK those that are funding Komen’s mission. Volunteers will manage the area activation and welcome and serve VIPs within the area, while making sure the area is reserved for team members.
▶	C22 Event Day - Top Team Check in (adults only please)	Sun Nov 1, 2026	6:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	2
Volunteers will assist with the setup, activation, check-in, cleanliness, and tear-down of the Top Teams Village Area (a designated space recognizing teams and captains who have raised $4,500+ by October 12, 2026). These fundraisers are incredibly valuable to Komen, and volunteers should provide the highest level of customer service and gratitude. The Top Teams Village is a celebratory space with ample opportunity to thank those who are helping fund Komen's mission. Volunteers will help manage the area by assisting with check-in, welcoming and supporting team members and captains, and ensuring the space remains reserved for eligible Top Teams Village guests.
▶	C30 Event Day - Hope Village B	Sun Nov 1, 2026	8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	8
Volunteers will assist with the set-up, activation, cleaniness, and tear-down of Hope Village – a designated area for survivors and those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Hope Village will have a decorative and celebratory atmosphere and serves as the gathering place for those participating in the Pathway of Hope entrance to the Opening Ceremony. Volunteers will manage the area activation and welcome and serve survivors within the area. Survivors can be recognized as those wearing pink event shirts. MBC thrivers can be recognized by those wearing teal shirts.
▶	C50 Event Day - Tear Down Crew	Sun Nov 1, 2026	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	19
Volunteers will assist with various aspects of tear-down & clean-up of the full event, depending on site specific needs. Tasks may include but are not limited to: table/chair clean up, popup tents, moving event barricades, taking down signage, banners, and decorations, moving supplies as needed, collecting and emptying trashcans, and cleaning up water stations and/or food and beverage areas. Volunteers must be available to work the entire shift and be able to perform all duties. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
▶	D01 Event Day - Course Water Station 1	Sun Nov 1, 2026	7:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Presidents Way near Park Blvd	0
Volunteers will assist with the set-up of the water station, handing out water to participants, helping maintain a clean area by collecting and emptying trashcans, and break down of the water station at the end of the event. This is a great activity for groups of volunteers that want to work together on Event Day. Under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
▶	D02 Event Day - Course Water Station 2	Sun Nov 1, 2026	7:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Balboa Dr & Quince Dr	7
VVolunteers will assist with the set-up of the water station, handing out water to participants, helping maintain a clean area by collecting and emptying trashcans, and break down of the water station at the end of the event. This is a great activity for groups of volunteers that want to work together on Event Day. Under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
	E01 Event Day - Entertainment	Sun Nov 1, 2026	12:00 AM - 12:00 AM	Donna will email you instructions	0
▶	E02 Event Planning Committee (lead an entire area on event day, must be available for some Zoom meetings)	Sun Nov 1, 2026	5:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	0
Do you have a knack for event planning and organization? Lend your event planning skills to the More Than Pink Walk! If you would like to join a Walk Planning Committee, register using this link and a More Than Pink Walk team member will reach out to you with more details. You will likely to be assigned to lead an entire area on event day, including managing a group of volunteers. Must be available for some Zoom meetings prior to event day.
▶	E03 In Kind Donation Volunteer (leading up to the walk, help secure donations such as food items, gift cards, etc.)	Sun Nov 1, 2026	12:00 AM - 12:00 AM	Remote	0
We rely on our volunteers to make the Walk a success! We are looking for motivated and friendly volunteers to reach out to local and national companies to request donations. We'll use these donation for event supplies, food and beverage, and to incentivize fundraising for the MORE THAN PINK Walk. We provide a contact list, phone call script, and email template. This outreach and procurement is a huge help to our limited staff!
▶	E04 Event Day - Pathway of Hope	Sun Nov 1, 2026	6:45 AM - 9:30 AM	Balboa Park (Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd)	0
Volunteers will assist with the preparation, activation and follow through of the Pathway of Hope – a procession of participants which leads into the Opening Ceremony, and truly the highlight of the event. The procession begins at Hope Village and leads to the stage where the host of the program is ready to begin the ceremony. Survivors can be recognized as those wearing pink event shirts. MBC thrivers can be recognized by those wearing dark pink shirts.

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I AGREE ALL REPRESENTATIONS, RELEASES, WAIVERS, AND COVENANTS ARE GIVEN ON BEHALF OF ME, MY MINOR CHILDREN, AND WARDS WHO VOLUNTEER.

WAIVER & RELEASE - In consideration for volunteering for event(s) (“Event”), I for myself and next of kin/heirs, waive and release The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (“Komen”), its directors, employees, volunteers, agents, affiliates, vendors, contractors, and successors (collectively, “Releasees”), from any and all claims, injuries, damages and attorneys’ fees arising out from volunteer activities (“Activities”).

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