Over The Edge 2026

Friday, October 16th, 2026 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm
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About

The United Way of Southeast Iowa is raising funds by partnering with Over the Edge to give people the chance to rappel down the F&M Bank Building on October 16, 2026!

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities for this event!

Over The Edge is a unique opportunity for individuals and organizations to raise money and support the United Way of Southeast Iowa by rappelling off the Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust building in Downtown Burlington. All funds raised will go to support LOCAL programs impacting health, education, and financial stability/income. 

Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, fundraising fiend, or al over the above you can go Over The Edge for United Way of Southeast Iowa!

 

Positions
0 Remaining
Registration
Opens May 19, 2025 2:00pm
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Age Limit
16 and up
Social
Website
Requirements
Training
Perks
Free T-shirt. Free Lunch. Rope Volunteers get to rappel for free.
Parking Details
Parking for volunteers will be located in the F&M lots, located on either side of Napoli's Pizza.
Causes
Opportunity Youth Children & Youth Civic Engagement College Readiness Community Crisis Support Disaster Relief Domestic Violence Early Childhood Education Economic Development Emergency & Safety Employment Financial Assistance Food Insecurity, Hunger Gender General Advocacy Health Homeless & Housing Human Rights Immigrants & Refugees Incarcerated, Formerly Incarcerated Indigenous Peoples & Communities Legal Services LGBTQ+ Literacy Marginalized Populations Mental Health Services Mentor Non-Profit Business Services Nutrition Older Adults Persons with Disabilities Poverty & Basic Needs Race & Ethnicity Sexual Assault Social Justice STEM Veterans & Military Families Victim Services Voter Registration And Education Workforce Development
Skills
Event Planning Firefighter First Responder Fundraising
Sustainable Development Goals
No Poverty - End poverty in all its forms everywhere Zero Hunger - End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Good Health and Well-Being - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Decent Work and Economic Growth - Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure - Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Partnerships For the Goals - Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
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17 Positions Filled | 6 Impacts | 45 Hours

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Shifts (8)

1 - 8 of 8 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
Rope Volunteers12:00pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)
  1. Watch a 1-hour online video before the event 
    2. Attend a 3-hour training session on Friday, October 16 from 12-3pm.
    3. Volunteer from 4-9pm.
    4. Rope volunteers will get to rappel the building as part of their training;  time/weather permitting. 
    5. For the participants safety, rope volunteers will need to...
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Registration Volunteer3:00pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)

Duties: 
• Use the master schedule to determine which participants will be arriving for which registration time. Ensure they are at the correct registration time and check them off as they register
• Check to see if they have signed the electronic waiver in advance of arrival. (If completed, the participants...

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Staging Area Volunteer3:00pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)

Duties:
• Ask each participant to double-check their pockets and provide a safe place for these valuables to be stored until after the event.
• Manage GoPro use & charging 
• Duties as assigned on-site by Over The Edge Staging Manager

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Guides3:00pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)

Duties:
• Assigned to lead participant groups through different stages of the event
• Registration to staging; brings groups of 2-6 to staging and returns to registration to wait for next group.
• Staging to Training (roof); brings groups of 2-6 to the roof, returns to staging to wait for...

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Landing Zone3:00pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)

Duties:
• Meet rappelers at ground exclusion zone to guide them back to Staging to remove gear;
• OR meet rappelers at ground exclusion zone to take off their gear and run it back to the staging room.

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Roof Top Radio3:00pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)

Duties:

• Ensure that only waiver volunteers and participants can access the roof.
• Volunteer stationed on the roof to let announcer know who is rappelling, when they go over and what rope they are on
• Organize participants away from the edge and ensure there is an order to who...

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Floaters3:00pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)

Assign Where Needed - Will Not Be Assigned Rope Volunteer

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Fotaflo Photographer3:00pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)

Duties:

  • Volunteers take photos of your participants during the most exciting moments of their experience, maximizing the shareability of each photo.
  • Must have smartphone with good camera.
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