2026 Annual Domestic Violence Awareness 5K Run

Presented by Legislator Shanae Williams of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, the Domestic Violence Awareness 5K Run is hosted each year to raise awareness of domestic violence—and volunteers are invited to show their support!
Volunteers are needed to help with the following shifts:
Set-Up and Registration (7:30-9:30 a.m.): help set up the registration table, register runners, and distribute bibs
Course Cheerleaders (9:30-10:30 a.m.): cheer on runners and distribute water along the course route
Snacks and Awards (10:30-11:15 a.m.): distribute refreshments to runners, assist with handing out awards to medalists, share information about YCAP's services to attendees
Clean-Up (11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.): assist with clean up of the park facilities
Volunteer requirements and event details:
This event takes place rain or shine
Volunteers must be able to stand for 2+ hours
Volunteers should wear sunscreen, bug spray, and comfortable clothing and sneakers
Volunteers must be 18+ to sign up; those ages 14-17 may be signed up "As a Family, Group or Team" as part of an adult's team
Volunteers of all shifts are invited to stay for a complimentary lunch between 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Volunteers who speak Spanish are welcome!
Sign up for one or more shifts below!

Minimum age: 14.