Join the Team

If you are interested in joining our team...we would love to have you! Here is what you need to know before you decide to join Amy's Angels.

If you are looking for insight on what to expect, we'll give you some of that--but the 60 Mile Men (a group of men who participate in breast cancer walks throughout the country) have created a document called, The Underground Guide to the 3-Day Walk. Anyone who has ever asked the question, "...what's it like?" are pointed here. To read the document, click this link.

If after reading this guide, you are still interested in being a part of our team, we ask that you please read our team expectations. You can find it by clicking this link.

So, now that you've read the underground guide AND our expectations, you are still in it for the long haul, obviously! Here is what you can do to be a part of our team, Amy's Angels.

Be a walker....
Definition: a walker is just that--they walk the event. For 3 days, they will be walking 60 miles through cities, hiking trails, up hills, down hills, in the sun, in the rain. Unless a tornado is coming down the street, you will walk regardless of the weather.

Expectations: As a walker you need to train. Going into this with the attitude that it's "just" a walk, is unrealistic. You need to train and train consistently for months in advance. You can pretty much count on your summer being consumed with training for the walk.

You are also expected to raise at least $2300 to be able to walk in the event. By signing up you commit to raising that amount of money. If you don't raise the funds, you do not walk.

Overall, this is by far the most rewarding way that you can be involved in the 3-day.

Be a Crew Member...
Definition: a crew member is someone who is basically the muscle and the brains of the operation. From kitchen staff & toilet paper stockers in the porta potties, to van drivers and medical staff....the list is long and endless.

Expectation: Crew members need to be available for Crew Day the Thursday before the event for team training and team bonding. You will work long hours and will be tenting away from the walker population. You may not ever see the team of walkers, and if you do, it may be very early in the morning or very late at night. You also need to prepared for eating lunch on the go and being up for "other duties as assigned" on a regular basis.

Crew members do not have the expectation of raising money, but are strongly encouraged to do so. As a team, we expect crew members to help out with fundraising as much as possible.

Overall, if you are able to give 4 days with a smile on your face all day, every day, then this is the job for you.

Be a Volunteer...
Definition: While all positions at the 3-day are volunteer, a 3-day volunteer is someone who gives one day of their time to help out in some capacity.

Expectation: Volunteers will give one day of their time to help with some aspect of the 3-day. It might be working at check in, the camp store, or helping a walker locate their gear at the end of the walk.

Overall, this is a great option if someone wants to be a part of the event, but cannot give the full 3 or 4 days as the other ways to participate.

Be a Walker Stalker....
Definition: Maybe you want to be on the route, but more than just at a cheering station. You can stalk the route and cheer the walkers on when they need it most.

Expectation: Walker Stalkers will be coordinated in advance and will be looking at anywhere from a 1-3 day commitment. It is best to be a walker stalker in a city where you are comfortable driving, and have connections to a Route Safety or Sweep Van crew member (so you can see maps of the route).

Be prepared to have your photo taken. Be prepared to have people hand you trash. Be prepared for people to ask you, "....how much farther...."

Overall, the walker stalker is a fun way to be a part of the event, without having to pay an entrance fee.


How to sign up as a Walker or Crew member:
1. If you are interested in being a part of Amy's Angels, please contact your favorite team member, or our team e-mail at amysangels3day@gmail.com
2. Decide what you'd like to do: walker or crew.
3. Go to the 3-day site: www.the3day.org and click to link to sign up for the upcoming event
4. When prompted, click the option to "join a team"
5. Enter our team name in the search window--Amy's Angels (don't forget the apostrophe!)
6. Click the link that says "Register as a Team Member"
7. Pick your option: walker or crew
8. If you register before November 23, 2009, you can use the discount code POWER10 and pay $55 rather than $90 for your entrance fee
9. If you are a new member of our team, pick "new participant" on the next screen
10. Enter your contact information and follow the prompts to the end--including your credit card information to pay the registration fee.

Congratulations! You are now a member of Amy's Angels!

How to sign up to be a volunteer...
At this time, volunteer opportunities are not listed on the 3-day site for 2010 and will not be posted until winter 2010.

However, if you are interested in volunteering, please make a note to check back to the 3-day site to sign up.