Program Description

Dawg Dash is the alumni association's annual 5K/10K race/walk that raises money for student scholarships. The race, which winds its way through the UW's scenic Seattle campus, draws over 2,000 students, alumni and friends from around the state. It's a family-friendly event and even dogs are welcome! A Post-Dash Bash rounds out the fun.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Help with set-up and clean-up
• Hand out giveaways
• Assist race coordinator with registration packets
• Staff water and cheer stations at intervals along the course

Dates and Locations

Dawg Dash is part of the UWAA's Homecoming-related events each fall. For example, in 2008, Dawg Dash will be held Oct. 12. The event usually starts around 9 or 9:30 a.m. Volunteer shifts usually begin around 7:30 a.m.

Volunteer Interest Application

Are you interested in volunteering for Dawg Dash? Use the form below to express your interest. Fill out at least the required fields and press the submit button. Upon receipt of your information, the UWAA Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to verify your interest and give you more details about the opportunity. Thanks for your support!

Fields labeled in red and marked with an asterisk (*) are required.   (*)First name: (*)Last name: Home address: City: State: Zip: (*)E-mail address: Telephone where you can be reached: Alumni or UWAA member number (if known):       UW student number (if known): Any other comments you would like to share:

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A further listing of UW-related volunteer opportunities can be found on the Campaign UW site. For volunteer options outside the university, the United Way of King County site offers a variety of opportunities in many fields.

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