VOLUNTEERS

Become a volunteer on May 10th and 11th at the Generali Genève Marathon

Joining the volunteer team of the Generali Genève Marathon means being part of a group of 1,200 people and helping to enable over 22,000 participants to run through Geneva and its surrounding areas

We have over 14 different roles available, open to all. There’s something for everyone—whether you're young or old, athletic or just a little active.

We want to assure you that we place great importance on diversity and inclusion. As such, your participation will be evaluated solely on your motivation and commitment, with no other consideration.

You will find the details of the missions further down on the page.

As a volunteer, you will receive :

A T-shirt and a red cap with the Generali Genèeve Marathon logo,

A meal, if your mission takes place during meal times,

50% discount voucher for an individual bib number of your choice for the Balexert 20km de Genève 2025 or the Generali Genève Marathon 2026.

(A form will be sent to all volunteers in the days following the event to determine which event you would like to apply this discount to).

Ready to join the adventure? Register here.

If you have any questions, please contact us at benevoles@genevemarathon.org.

You want to follow the volunteers news ? Join the volunteers Facebook group.

Thanks again for your support and see you soon.

Camille

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THE MISSIONS

Find below the missions available per day, as well as the corresponding times.

MISSIONS
JEUDI APRÈS-MIDI
Preparation of bib collection area
✔︎ - FULL

MISSIONS	JEUDI APRÈS-MIDI
Preparation of bib collection area	✔︎ - FULL

FRIDAY - May 9th 2025

MISSIONS	VENDREDI MATIN	VENDREDI APRÈS-MIDI
Bib collection	✔︎ - FULL	✔︎ - FULL
Welcome and information	✔︎ - FULL	✔︎ - FULL
Bar and dish management	✔︎ - FULL	✔︎ Until 9:30 p.m. - FULL
Logistics team		✔︎ - FULL

SATURDAY - May 10th 2025

MISSIONS	SAMEDI MATIN	SAMEDI APRÈS-MIDI
Bib collection	✔︎ - FULL	✔︎ - FULL
Welcome and information	✔︎ - FULL	✔︎
Bar and dish management	✔︎ - FULL	✔︎ Until 11:00 p.m.
Logistics team	✔︎ - FULL	✔︎ Until 10:30 p.m.
Volunteer Lounge Management	✔︎ - FULL	✔︎ Until 9:00 p.m.
Kids' race management		✔︎ - FULL
Carbon footprint survey		✔︎ - FULL
Mascot		✔︎ - FULL
Race marshall		✔︎
Arrival staff for medals		✔︎ Until 9:30 p.m.
Refreshments point		✔︎ Until 9:30 p.m.
Bike team		✔︎ Until 9:30 p.m.
Runner bag management		✔︎ Until 9:30 p.m.
Help VIP Catering		✔︎ Until 10:00 p.m.

SUNDAY - May 11th 2025

MISSIONS	DIMANCHE MATIN + APRÈS-MIDI
Welcome and information	✔︎
Bar and dish management	✔︎
Volunteer Lounge Management	✔︎
Logistics team	✔︎
Carbon footprint survey	✔︎
Mascot	✔︎ - FULL
Race marshall	✔︎
Arrival staff for medals	✔︎ - FULL
Refreshments point	✔︎
Bike team	✔︎
Runner bag management	✔︎
Help VIP Catering	✔︎ - FULL
Relay point	✔︎
Green Team	✔︎
Anti-doping	✔︎

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BIB COLLECTION

Distribute bibs and/or prizes to participants
Prepare the bags for runners
NB: To hand out the bibs, we will ask you to use your phone to scan the bib coupons

WELCOMING & INFORMATION

Greet and inform participants and public

BAR AND REUSABLE DISHES COLLECTION

Help to the smooth running of the bar (sale, drawing of beers, service of drinks).
Collection of reusable dishes (eco cup, cutlery and plates)
NB: It’s best to know how to use a beer dispensing system.
*Mission reserved for adults

LOGISTICS AND TASK FORCE

Set up signage and equipment on the course
Set up a magnificient Marathon Village

VOLUNTEER LOUNGE MANAGEMENT

Help at the Volunteer Lounge and the smooth running of the area
Help at the distribution of volunteer oufits

HELP CHILDREN’S RACES

Help children’s races run smoothly by accompanying parents and children from the start line to the parents area, where they can pick up their child at the end of the race.

DATA COLLECTION

Your mission will be to collect this data from participants and visitors, by questioning them face to face, so that we can establish an action plan after the event to reduce our impact on climate change.
Profil : If you are sensitive or just curious about environmental issues, this role is for you

RACE MARSHALL

Enforce safety instructions to drivers, spectators
Guide runners on the course
Ensure the smooth running of the race

RACE MARSHALL

Enforce safety instructions to drivers, spectators
Guide runners on the course
Ensure the smooth running of the race

REFRESHMENT POINT

You will set up the area and distribute drinks, snacks for athletes during Elite race.
You will also be responsible for sorting waste and preserving our environment.

BIKE TEAM

Guide runners groups.
You must know how to ride a bike and have your own bike.

RUNNERS BAGS LOGISTICS

Collect or return participants bags

HELP VIP CATERING

Help at the catering of VIP area for companies

RELAY POINT TEAM

Set up and facilitate relay points during the race
Guide the runners in the relay zone
Ensure refreshment stands for the relay

GREEN TEAM

Collect and sort waste on the course to keep Geneva its resplendent self

ANTI-DOPING TEAM

Supervision of the elite athletes (men and women) as they cross the finish line.
Accompany them through the finish line protocol (anti-doping control).
Supervisors must be of legal age and bilingual.

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UNTIL EVENT STARTS

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