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About
Join us for an epic two-day competition where you'll have the chance to see and interact with world-class track & field athletes as they compete live in Memphis! The Ed Murphey Classic is a track meet featuring two days of competition: one at the University of Memphis (Friday, July 10) and one downtown on Beale Street (Saturday, July 11). There are plenty of volunteer opportunities available for every skill level and we'd love to have you on our team!
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Registration
Opens May 16, 2025 8:00am
Registration Closes
24 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
All Ages
Social
Perks
All volunteers will receive an EMC Volunteer t-shirt. Water/sports drink hydration will also be provided to all volunteers over the course of the event.
Parking Details
Beale Street: Street and garage parking are available in surrounding streets. Volunteers will check in and pick up their assignments in Handy Park.
University of Memphis: Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment.
University of Memphis: Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment.
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Shifts (48)
1 - 4 of 4 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Greeter & Ride Coordinator | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | Memphis International Airport Road Memphis, Tennessee 38116 | **Volunteers must be 18 and up ONLY** Volunteers will be stationed at the Memphis Airport to greet athletes as they arrive and direct them to the appropriate area to meet transportation. | 1/2 | Over |
| Airport Greeter & Ride Coordinator | 3:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | Memphis International Airport Road Memphis, Tennessee 38116 | Volunteers must be 18 and up ONLY Volunteers will be stationed at the Memphis Airport to greet athletes as they arrive and direct them to the appropriate area to meet transportation. | 2/3 | Over |
| Event Set-Up Crew | 5:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE | Putting on a track meet takes a LOT of effort, and we need help getting the track and field ready for all of the amazing youth and professional athletes. Volunteers on the set-up crew will be hanging signage, setting up tents, tables and coolers, unloading supplies, etc. | 4/10 | Over |
| Airport Greeter & Ride Coordinator | 6:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | Volunteers must be 18 and up ONLY Volunteers will be stationed at the Memphis Airport to greet athletes as they arrive and direct them to the appropriate area to meet transportation. | 2/2 | Over |
1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Greeter & Ride Coordinator | 9:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | **Volunteers must be 18 and up ONLY** Volunteers will be stationed at the Memphis Airport to greet athletes as they arrive and direct them to the appropriate area to meet transportation. | 1/2 | Over | |
| Event Set-Up Crew | 9:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE | Putting on a track meet takes a LOT of effort, and we need help getting the track and field ready for all of the amazing youth and professional athletes. Volunteers on the set-up crew will be hanging signage, setting up tents, tables and coolers, unloading supplies, etc. | 3/8 | Over |
| Hydration Team - Track & Staff | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | Billy J Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TN 38152 Billy J Murphy Athletic Complex, 1115 E Getwell Loop, Memphis, TN 38152; Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | July in Memphis is HOT, and we need to keep our athletes and staff well hydrated! Volunteers will be responsible for monitoring coolers staged around the track, at each field event and in the Staff area to ensure they are well-stocked and iced down. This role may require lifting and... | 8/8 | Over |
1 - 32 of 32 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Rep - UofM | 8:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers will be selling the coolest merch around during the Ed Murphey Classic! Bring your best smile and a lawn chair. | 2/2 | Over |
| Hydration Team - Track & Staff | 9:00am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | July in Memphis is HOT, and we need to keep our athletes and staff well hydrated! Volunteers will be responsible for monitoring coolers staged around the track, at each field event and in the Staff area to ensure they are well-stocked and iced down. This role may require lifting and... | 3/3 | Over |
| Pro Check-In Support | 10:00am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers will be assisting officials and professional athletes with the check in process at the facility. | 2/2 | Over |
| Ticketing & VIP Check-In | 10:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers will be selling tickets to spectators as well as checking in VIP Access guests. A list of VIP guests will be provided as will table, chairs, tent and iPad for completing the ticket transactions. This is a great spot for someone who loves people! Note: This role is for... | 2/2 | Over |
| Track Access Control Team | 10:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | The Track Access Crew will serve as the "bouncers" for track and field access. These volunteers will make sure that only credentialed individuals and registered athletes are permitted onto the track. This position is incredibly important for the safety of the athletes and spectators. Note that these volunteers should be... | 1/5 | Over |
| Volunteer & Media Check-In | 10:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers will be stationed at the Volunteer & Media tent outside the stadium and are responsible for distributing volunteer t-shirts and media credentials. Volunteers will be provided a list of participants and media personnel to check-in, as well as a tent, table and chairs. Please bring water if desired. | 1/2 | Over |
| Merchandise Rep - UofM | 11:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers will be selling the coolest merch around during the Ed Murphey Classic! Bring your best smile and a lawn chair. | 2/2 | Over |
| Hydration Team - Track & Staff | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | July in Memphis is HOT, and we need to keep our athletes and staff well hydrated! Volunteers will be responsible for monitoring coolers staged around the track, at each field event and in the Staff area to ensure they are well-stocked and iced down. This role may require lifting and... | 3/3 | Over |
| Pro Check-In Support | 1:00pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers will be assisting officials and professional athletes with the check in process at the facility. | 1/1 | Over |
| Pro Staging Area Crew | 1:00pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | This is the chance to get up close with the pro athletes! Volunteers will be responsible for maintaining the professional athlete staging area. Duties include managing access to the area, ensuring coolers are well stocked with hydration, and generally keeping the area tidy and well-maintained for our athletes. | 1/3 | Over |
| Ticketing & VIP Check-In | 1:30pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers will be selling tickets to spectators as well as checking in VIP Access guests. A list of VIP guests will be provided as will table, chairs, tent and iPad for completing the ticket transactions. This is a great spot for someone who loves people! | 2/2 | Over |
| Track Access Control Team | 1:30pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | The Track Access Crew will serve as the "bouncers" for track and field access. These volunteers will make sure that only credentialed individuals and registered athletes are permitted onto the track. This position is incredibly important for the safety of the athletes and spectators. Note that these volunteers should be... | 0/5 | Over |
| Volunteer & Media Check-In | 1:30pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers will be stationed at the Volunteer & Media tent outside the stadium and are responsible for distributing volunteer t-shirts and media credentials. Volunteers will be provided a list of participants and media personnel to check-in, as well as a tent, table and chairs. Please bring water if desired. | 2/2 | Over |
| Athlete Check-In | 2:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 | Volunteers will assist professional athletes with the check-in wrist band and access credentials. | 3/3 | Over |
| Athlete Clerking | 2:00pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 | Volunteers at the Clerking Tent will help athletes sign in for their events, provide hip numbers, and assist the officials with organizing athletes into heats. This role will have lots of interaction with the pros. | 4/4 | Over |
| Field Equipment Crew - UofM | 2:30pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers on the Equipment Crew will have up-close-and-personal experience with pro athletes as they assist with track & field equipment! This is a chance to be in the middle of the action. | 4/4 | Over |
| Merchandise Rep - UofM | 2:30pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers will be selling the coolest merch around during the Ed Murphey Classic! Bring your best smile and a lawn chair. | 2/2 | Over |
| Pro Athlete Escorts | 2:30pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Professional athletes are subject to random drug testing at all major track & field events. Athletes are randomly selected for testing and must be monitored to ensure compliance. Volunteers will be assigned a specific athlete to shadow and ensure they are in compliance with regulations. | 2/3 | Over |
| Hydration Team - Track & Staff | 3:00pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | July in Memphis is HOT, and we need to keep our athletes and staff well hydrated! Volunteers will be responsible for monitoring coolers staged around the track, at each field event and in the Staff area to ensure they are well-stocked and iced down. This role may require lifting and... | 2/3 | Over |
| Track Crew | 3:30pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers on the Track Crew will have up-close-and-personal experience with pro athletes as they assist with track equipment! This is a chance to be in the middle of the action. | 8/8 | Over |
| Pro Check-In Support | 4:00pm (CT) | 7:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers will be assisting officials and professional athletes with the check in process at the facility. | 2/2 | Over |
| Pro Staging Area Crew | 4:00pm (CT) | 7:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | This is the chance to get up close with the pro athletes! Volunteers will be responsible for maintaining the professional athlete staging area. Duties include managing access to the area, ensuring coolers are well stocked with hydration, and generally keeping the area tidy and well-maintained for our athletes. | 1/3 | Over |
| Ticketing & VIP Check-In | 4:30pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers will be selling tickets to spectators as well as checking in VIP Access guests. A list of VIP guests will be provided as will table, chairs, tent and iPad for completing the ticket transactions. This is a great spot for someone who loves people! | 0/2 | Over |
| Track Access Control Team | 4:30pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | The Track Access Crew will serve as the "bouncers" for track and field access. These volunteers will make sure that only credentialed individuals and registered athletes are permitted onto the track. This position is incredibly important for the safety of the athletes and spectators. Note that these volunteers should be... | 0/5 | Over |
| Volunteer & Media Check-In | 4:30pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers will be stationed at the Volunteer & Media tent outside the stadium and are responsible for distributing volunteer t-shirts and media credentials. Volunteers will be provided a list of participants and media personnel to check-in, as well as a tent, table and chairs. Please bring water if desired. | 2/2 | Over |
| Field Equipment Crew - UofM | 5:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers on the Equipment Crew will have up-close-and-personal experience with pro athletes as they assist with track & field equipment! This is a chance to be in the middle of the action. | 5/8 | Over |
| Pro Athlete Escort - FEMALE | 5:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Professional athletes are subject to random drug testing at all major track & field events. Athletes are randomly selected for testing and must be monitored to ensure compliance. Volunteers will be assigned a specific athlete to shadow and ensure they are in compliance with regulations. | 2/4 | Over |
| Pro Athlete Escort - MALE | 5:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Professional athletes are subject to random drug testing at all major track & field events. Athletes are randomly selected for testing and must be monitored to ensure compliance. Volunteers will be assigned a specific athlete to shadow and ensure they are in compliance with regulations. | 2/4 | Over |
| Hydration Team - Track & Staff | 6:00pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | July in Memphis is HOT, and we need to keep our athletes and staff well hydrated! Volunteers will be responsible for monitoring coolers staged around the track, at each field event and in the Staff area to ensure they are well-stocked and iced down. This role may require lifting and... | 3/3 | Over |
| Track Crew | 6:00pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | Volunteers on the Track Crew will have up-close-and-personal experience with youth and pro athletes as they assist with track equipment! This is a chance to be in the middle of the action. | 8/8 | Over |
| Pro Staging Area Crew | 7:00pm (CT) | 9:30pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | This is the chance to get up close with the pro athletes! Volunteers will be responsible for maintaining the professional athlete staging area. Duties include managing access to the area, ensuring coolers are well stocked with hydration, and generally keeping the area tidy and well-maintained for our athletes. | 1/2 | Over |
| Event Break Down Crew | 8:00pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE 38152 Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | After an exciting day of track & field, the time has come to wrap it up. Volunteers on the break down crew will be removing signage, breaking down tents, tables and coolers, and loading supplies, etc. | 1/10 | Over |
1 - 9 of 9 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beale Street Event Crew - Set Up | 10:00am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 200 Beale Street Memphis, Tennessee 38103 Street and garage parking are available in surrounding streets. | Setting up a world-class event in an iconic location takes lots of help! Volunteers will be asked to set up tents, tables and temporary fencing, hang signage and stock coolers with hydration. Note this is a physical job. Please bring sun protection and water. | 4/10 | Over |
| Pro Staging Area Crew | 1:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex Memphis, TENNESSEE Parking is available in the lot near the stadium. Enter the stadium and look for the Volunteer tent to pick up your shirt and receive your assignment | This is the chance to get up close with the pro athletes! Volunteers will be responsible for maintaining the professional athlete staging area. Duties include managing access to the area, ensuring coolers are well stocked with hydration, and generally keeping the area tidy and well-maintained for our athletes. | 2/3 | Over |
| Merchandise Rep - Beale Street | 3:30pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | Handy Park Memphis, TENNESSEE 38103 Merchandise tent will be inside Handy Park. Street or garage parking is available on surrounding streets. | Volunteers will be selling the hottest merch on Beale Street during the Beale Street Mile and Pro Pole Vault Competition! Bring your best smile and a lawn chair. Volunteers will be stationed at the merchandise tent located in Handy Park. Volunteers may be asked to set out merchandise (t-shirts, hats,... | 1/2 | Over |
| Course Monitor - Beale Street Mile | 4:30pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | 200 Beale Street Memphis, Tennessee 38103 Check in at the Volunteer Tent located in Handy Park. Street or garage parking is available in the surrounding streets. | Volunteers are needed to stand along the mile course route and ensure the safety of runners by helping to direct traffic in and out of parking areas, keep spectators off the race course, and ensuring the finish line chute is kept clear for athletes. Of course, these volunteers are also... | 2/10 | Over |
| Hospitality - Beale Street Mile | 4:30pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | Handy Park Memphis, TENNESSEE 38103 Street and garage parking are available in surrounding streets. | Everyone needs a post-race banana! Volunteers will be setting up and monitoring the post-race hospitality table for the amateur events. Volunteers will be asked to set out fruit, granola bars and stock coolers with water and sports drinks, and pack up remaining items at the close of the shift. | 3/3 | Over |
| Merchandise Rep - Beale Street | 5:30pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | Handy Park Memphis, TENNESSEE 38103 Street and garage parking are available in surrounding streets. | Volunteers will be selling the hottest merch on Beale Street during the Beale Street Mile and Pro Pole Vault Competition! Bring your best smile and a lawn chair. Volunteers will be stationed at the merchandise tent located in Handy Park. Volunteers may be asked to set out merchandise (t-shirts, hats,... | 0/3 | Over |
| Beale Street Event Crew - SP and Mile Break Down | 7:00pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | After an exciting night of racing and throwing, the time has come to wrap it up. Volunteers on the break down crew will be removing signage, breaking down tables and coolers, and loading supplies, etc. Note that this is a physical job. | 2/5 | Over | |
| Merchandise Rep - Beale Street | 7:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | Handy Park Memphis, TENNESSEE 38103 Street and garage parking are available in surrounding streets. | Volunteers will be selling the hottest merch on Beale Street during the Beale Street Mile and Pro Pole Vault Competition! Bring your best smile and a lawn chair. | 0/3 | Over |
| Beale Street Event Crew - Break Down | 9:00pm (CT) | 11:00pm (CT) | Handy Park Memphis, TENNESSEE Street and garage parking are available in surrounding streets. | After an exciting night of racing, throwing and vaulting, the time has come to wrap it up. Volunteers on the break down crew will be removing signage, breaking down tents, tables and coolers, and loading supplies, etc. Note that this is a physical job. | 0/10 | Over |
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