This is registration for our event volunteers. Before registering, please review the information below, the available positions and the shift (time AND day) that you are required to be present and select your position and shift. You will see the volunteer title and shift on the registration page.
Guests:
Spectators will not be allowed to enter White Sands Missile Range unless they are a guest of a paid marcher or by special arrangement with the Bataan Memorial Death March staff.
Accessing White Sands Missile Range:
Non-ID card holders will be allowed access to White Sands Missile Range once they receive their volunteer packet from the Bataan Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to every volunteer to provide details and important information on the event and picking up your volunteer packet.
For additional information, please visit our website at bataanmarch.com.
MARCHER SPORTS BAG ASSEMBLY
100 Volunteers
SHIFT: Monday 0900-1330 & 1300-1700 & Tuesday 0900-1330 & 1300-1700
DATE: Monday March 11, 2024 & Tuesday March 12, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Sebastian Sandoval
DESCRIPTION: Assembles sport bags with marcher items in an organized and neat manner. Must be 13 yrs. or older and accompanied by an adult. Must be able to move quickly and at a steady pace performing repetitive actions. Keeps like items assembled in the designed area and stocked. Approximate time needed is 4 to 5 hours. On the job training will be provided.
REPORT TO: Sebastian Sandoval, LOCATION: TBD
MARCHER BAG RUNNER
20 Volunteers (5 each shift – each day)
SHIFT: Thursday 0730-1300 & 1230-1800 & Friday 0730-1300 & 1230-1800
DATES: Thursday March 14, 2024 & Friday March 15, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Sebastian Sandoval
DESCRIPTION: Assist in retrieving the marcher bags after participant’s process through packet pick-up lines. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Will be moving from station to station to retrieve marcher bags.
REPORT TO: Sebastian Sandoval, LOCATION: TBD
BIB PACKET ASSEMBLE
20 Volunteers (5 each shift – each day)
SHIFT: Thursday 0730-1300 & 1230-1800 & Friday 0730-1300 & 1230-1800
DATES: Thursday March 7, 2024 & Friday March 8, 2024
SUPERVISOR: SFA Manager
DESCRIPTION: Assembles BIB packets with marcher items in an organized and neat manner. Must be 13 years or older and accompanied by an adult. Must be able to move quickly and at a steady pace performing repetitive actions. Keeps like items assembled in the designated area and stocked. On the job training will be provided.
REPORT TO: SFA Manager at the Bell Gym, 236 Picatinny Ave, WSMR NM 88002.
PACKET PICK-UP TRAFFIC/LINE DIRECTORS
20 Volunteers (5 each shift – each day)
SHIFTS: Thursday 0730- 1300 & 1230-1800 & Friday 0730-1300 & 1230-1800
DATES: Thursday March 14, 2024, Friday March 15, 2024
SUPERVISOR: SFA Manager
DESCRIPTION: Assist in directing participants through the packet pick-up lines and provide information as needed to registered participants. Keep the lines moving.
Report to: SFA Manager, LOCATION: TBD
PACKET PICK-UP
20 Volunteers (5 each shift – each day)
SHIFT: Thursday 0730-1300 & 1230-1800 & Friday & 0730-1300 & 1230-1800
DATES: Thursday March 14, 2024 & Friday March 15, 2024
SUPERVISOR: SFA Manager
DESCRIPTION: Assist the FMWR personnel with processing participants through the packet pick-up line. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and move quickly. Volunteers will be pulling packets and moving from station to station. Some volunteers may help verify marcher's registration and print certificates if needed. Must be able to type and be computer literate.
REPORT TO: SFA Manager LOCATION: TBD
FRAMING ASSIST
12 Volunteers (3 each shift – each day)
SHIFTS: Thursday 0730-1330 & 1300-1830 & Friday 0730-1330 & 1300-1830
DATES: Thursday March 14, 2024 & Friday March 15, 2024
DESCRIPTION: Assemble frames with mats and certificates. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. On the job training will be provided.
REPORT TO: Al Fuller, LOCATION: TBD
PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION BOOTH & FRONT LINE/TRAFFIC DIRECTOR
20 Volunteers (5 each shift – each day)
SHIFT: Thursday 0730-1300 & 1230-1800 & Friday 0730-1300 & 1230-1800
DATES: Thursday March 14, 2024 & Friday March 15, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Sebastian Sandoval
DESCRIPTION: Available to all participants to answer general questions, distribute area maps and give directions. Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time and familiarize themselves with details of the Bataan Memorial Death March, White Sands Missile Range and the Las Cruces areas. Assist FMWR Staff and provide direction to participants to appropriate rooms/lines. A questions and response guidance will be provided. It is advised to review the Bataan March website in advance before volunteering for this position.
REPORT TO: Sebastian Sandoval, LOCATION: TBD
DQ DROP OFF POINT ASSIST
10 Volunteers (5 each shift at each location)
SHIFT: 0930-1500 & 1430-2000
DATE: Saturday March 16, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Sebastian Sandoval
DESCRIPTION: Assist FMWR personnel with accountability of DQ marcher’s. Help marcher off bus/vans and ensure bibs are scanned. Assist with turning in scanner info to official timing location. Requires standing for extended periods of time and being outside in the elements. On the job training will be provided.
REPORT TO: Sebastian Sandoval, at the Frontier Club Building 1330 Martin Luther King, WSMR, NM 88002
WATER POINT 1
6 Volunteers
SHIFT: 0630-1030
DATE: Saturday March 16, 2024
SUPERVISOR: SFA Manager
DESCRIPTION: Water point 1, volunteers are responsible for directing marcher's and keeping them on the correct route, in addition to ensuring no marchers are straying off the correct course.
REPORT TO: SFA Manager, Bell Gym 236 Picatinny Ave, WSMR NM 88002
WATER POINT 3/9 SPLIT
10 Volunteers (5 each shift)
SHIFT: 0600-1100 & 1000-1430
DATE: Saturday March 16, 2024
SUPERVISOR: SFA Manager
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers are responsible for directing marchers at WP 3/9 where routes split. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must be alert, assertive and be able to be outside in the elements. Volunteers will meet early to ensure they are in place before Owens Rd. is closed for the start of March. Will carpool with timing and/or gym staff and will be returned to Bell Gym after shift is over to their vehicles.
REPORT TO: SFA Manager, Bell Gym, 236 Picatinny Ave, WSMR NM 88002
FINISHER MEDAL DISTRIBUTION
10 Volunteers (5 each shift)
SHIFT: 1000-1530 & 1500-2000
DATE: Saturday March 16, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Andy Armendariz
DESCRIPTION: Hand out finisher medals to each marcher crossing the finish line. Must be able to move fast and stand for extended periods of time. This area is not a big area and volunteers must stay back as marchers cross the finish line to complete their time.
REPORT TO: Andy Armendariz, at finish line/food donation location. Frontier Club, Bldg. 1330, Martin Luther King Ave, WSMR NM 88002
FINISH LINE RUCK WEIGH IN - SUPPORT
8 Volunteers (4 each shift)
SHIFT: 1000-1530 & 1500 -2000
DATE: Saturday March 16, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Andy Armendariz
DESCRIPTION: Verify weight of ruck sacks after marcher's cross the finish line. Ensure weight is accurate and meets criteria of each category. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, be outside in the elements and able to lift 35+ pounds. On the job training will be provide.
REPORT TO: Andy Armendariz, at finish line/food donation location. Frontier Club, Bldg. 1330, Martin Luther King Ave WSMR, NM 88002
LOST AND FOUND
6 Volunteers (3 each shift)
SHIFT: 0900-1400 & 1300-1800
DATE: Saturday March 16, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Joseph Miller
DESCRIPTION: Will secure and organize the lost and founds items (such as clothes) until ownership can be determined. Answer basic question and provide maps when needed. Will be outside in the elements. On the job training will be provided.
REPORT TO: Joseph Miller, in front of Frontier Club located at 1330 Martin Luther King, WSMR, NM 88002.
FRIDAY BREAKFAST DINING ROOM SUPPORT
4 Volunteers
SHIFT: 0600-1100
DATE: Friday March 15, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Jeannie Ostrom
DESCRIPTION: Assist FMWR personnel bussing tables, cleaning dining room, and keeping beverages stocked during regular breakfast service. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, move at a steady pace and lift 20-40 pounds. On the job training will be provided.
REPORT TO: Jeannie Ostrom, at the Frontier Club Building 1330 Martin Luther King, WSMR, NM 88002
FRIDAY NIGHT PASTA BUFFET
10 Volunteers
SHIFT: 1600-2200
DATE: Friday March 15, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Jeannie Ostrom
DESCRIPTION: Assist FMWR Staff during the Pasta Buffet Dinner on the eve of the march bussing tables, wiping down tables, stocking dish wear and drink wear. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, move at a steady pace and lift 20-40 pounds.
REPORT TO: Jeannie Ostrom, at the Frontier Club located at 1330 Martin Luther King WSMR, NM 88002
SATURDAY SURVIVOR’S BREAKFAST SUPPORT
4 Volunteers
SHIFT: 0630-1100
DATE: Saturday March 16, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Jeannie Ostrom
DESCRIPTION: Assist FMWR Staff in providing breakfast service to the Bataan Survivor’s. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, carry trays of food and dishes. On the job training will be provided.
REPORT TO: Jeannie Ostrom, Frontier Club 1330 Martin Luther King, WSMR NM 88002.
SATURDAY BREAKFAST DINING ROOM SUPPORT
4 Volunteers
SHIFT: 0600-1100
DATE: Saturday March 16, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Jeannie Ostrom
DESCRIPTION: Assist FMWR personnel bussing tables, cleaning dining room and keeping beverages stocked during regular breakfast service. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, move at a steady pace and lift 20-40 pounds. On the job training will be provided.
REPORT TO: Jeannie Ostrom, at Building 1330 Martin Luther King, WSMR, NM 88002
MARCHER SATURDAY FOOD SERVICE SUPPORT
10 Volunteer (5 per shift)
SHIFTS: 0930-1530 & 1430-1930
DATES: Saturday March 16, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Jeannie Ostrom
DESCRIPTION: Assist Frontier Club staff in collecting trash, moving product, and general organization during food service operations. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, move at a steady pace, and lift up to 40 pounds. On the job training will be provided.
REPORT TO: Jeannie Ostrom, Frontier Club, bldg. 1330 Martin Luther King Ave, WSMR NM 88002
SUNDAY BREAKFAST DINING ROOM SUPPORT
5 Volunteers
SHIFT: 0600-1100
DATE: Sunday March 17, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Jeannie Ostrom
DESCRIPTION: Assist FMWR personnel bussing tables, cleaning dining room and keeping beverages stocked during regular breakfast service. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, move at a steady pace and lift 20-40 pounds. On the job training will be provided.
REPORT TO: Jeannie Ostrom, at Building 1330 Martin Luther King, WSMR, NM 88002
SPONSORSHIP ASSISTANT
8 Volunteers: 2 Wednesday, 2 Thursday, 1 Friday, 3 Saturday
SHIFT: Wednesday 0900-1400, Thursday 0900-1400 & 1600-200, Friday 0930-1330 & Saturday 0900-1300
DATES: Wednesday March 13, 2024, Thursday March 14, 2024, Friday March 15, 2024, and Saturday March 16, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Michael Trapp
DESCRIPTION: Assist FMWR Marketing Personnel in placing and removing sponsorship signs, banners at WSMR, and assisting with set up and tear down as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 30 pounds and be dressed comfortably. Must have transportation and able to drive from surrounding areas to WSMR. On the job training will be provided.
REPORT TO: Michael trap, Bldg. 460, Milan St, WSMR NM 88002
RESALE ASSIST
26 Volunteers (5 each shift on Thursday, Friday and 3 for reach shift Saturday)
SHIFT: Thursday, 0730-1300 & 1230-1800 Friday, 0730-1300 & 1230-1800, and Saturday 0930-1400 & 1400-1800
DATES: Thursday, March 14, 2024, Friday March 15, 2024 & Saturday March 16, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Selena Vargas and Nancy Dawson
DESCRIPTION: Assist FMWR staff in customer service, displaying and organizing merchandise, taking merchandise to cashiers for customers and re-stock product as required. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and be outside the elements on Sunday.
REPORT TO: Thursday & Friday: Selena Vargas and Nancy Dawson, LOCATION: TBD. Saturday: Selena Vargas and Nancy Dawson- Location: Frontier Club Bldg. 1330 Martin Luther King Ave, WSMR, NM 88002.
SHUTTLE DRIVERS FOR MARCHERS
20 Volunteers (10 each shift)
SHIFTS: 1000-1600 and 1530-2100
DATE: Saturday March 16, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Sebastian Sandoval
DESCRIPTION: Provide transportation for marchers from finish line area to the designated parking lots. Must be a safe and courteous driver, will help marchers get in and out of transportation vehicles if needed. Will be outside in the elements.
REPORT TO: Sebastian Sandoval, Frontier Club Building 1330, Martin Luther King Ave, WSMR NM 88002
FRIDAY FINISHLINE/PARKING LOT SETUP SUPPORT
6 Volunteers
SHIFT: 1100-1600
DATE: Friday March 15, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Michael Trapp
DESCRIPTION: Assist FMWR staff personnel in placing finish line category flags, signs, banners and assisting with set up of the parking lot flags and designated areas. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 30 pounds and be dressed comfortably.
REPORT TO: Michael Trapp, Frontier Club Building 1330 Martin Luther King Ave, WSMR NM 88002
POST BATAAN CLEAN UP
10 Volunteers (5 each shift)
SHIFTS: 0830-1230 & 1200-1600
DATE: Monday March 18, 2024
SUPERVISOR: Michael Trapp
DESCRIPTION: Assist FMWR Staff in collecting trash, moving product, and general organization. Must be able to stand, bend, lift 35+ pounds, climb and walk for the entire shift.
REPORT TO: Michael Trapp, Frontier Club Building 1330 Martin Luther King Ave, WSMR NM 88002
MEDICAL ASSIST
50 Volunteers
SHIFT: 0400 UTC (Determined by volume of participants)
DATE: Saturday March 16, 2024
SUPERVISOR: McAfee Lead
DESCRIPTION: Assist McAfee United States Army Health Clinic (MUSAHC) personnel in providing basic medical support for march participants, to include blister care, basic splinting, oral rehydration and etc... Volunteer location will be one of the eight medical tents throughout the Bataan Memorial Death March route. Transportation to tent locations is provided via bus. No medical experience is required. Onsite training of basic first aid will be conducted by medical personnel.
REPORT TO: McAfee lead, Hughes Street, Building 1363, WSMR, NM 88002
