Run Procedures and Safety Tips
Preparing for the run
- Participants must be in High School or older
- Student to Chaperone ratio is 1:5
- The Ideal number of volunteers for NYC= 10; Newark= 15; Irvington= 8
- Dress appropriately for weather
- Exchange cell phone numbers with the Run coordinator and all drivers before the run.
- Print directions for the run from our website: https://www.bridgesoutreach.org/plan-your-run/
- The Run Coordinator is responsible for the run
On the Run
- Stay with your group
- Stay in pairs
- Stay in sight of an adult from your group or a Bridges Run Coordinator
- Notify the Run Coordinator if you become uncomfortable
- Notify the Run coordinator if you cannot fulfill a request
- Follow all instructions of the Run Coordinator
- Defer to the Run Coordinator immediately if you have a problem or concern
- Note: there are no bathroom facilities on the street
- Make conversations with people you meet on the run
- Be respectful
Safety Tips
- Don’t give money to anyone
- Don’t go with anyone for any reason
- Don’t wander away from the group
- Don’t take photographs
- Don’t leave the common areas in a shelter
- Don’t accompany a child to a bathroom or out of common areas