Volunteer for National Stay Cool Day
Volunteer
Volunteer for National Stay Cool Day
April 8, 2027
One day, one goal: show every school and every team that no athlete has to die from heat stroke. It takes a crew to run a day this big. Join it.
Why volunteers matter
The record happens because of the people behind it
National Stay Cool Day falls on April 8, 2027, Eric’s birthday. On that day 1,000 people will take part in a world-record attempt, with 928 as the record to beat, and every one of them will see what fast, correct heat stroke treatment looks like: cool first, transport second.
Volunteers make that possible. You check people in, keep water moving, guide families to the right place, help the medical team keep the cooling stations stocked, and set up and break down the site. Every role keeps the day safe and on schedule.
No experience is needed for most roles. You need to show up on time, finish your training and follow the direction of your shift lead.
Volunteer roles
Pick where you want to help
Tell us your top choices on the form. We match volunteers to roles and shifts after sign-up.
Check-in and credentials
Greet participants and guests, confirm registrations, hand out participant materials and keep lines moving.
Cooling station support
Work under the direction of the medical staff. Restock ice, water and towels, keep the area clear and run supplies where they are needed.
Water and hydration
Staff water points, refill coolers and make sure everyone on site has easy access to water all day.
Wayfinding and guest help
Point people to entrances, restrooms, shade, water and first aid. Help families find each other.
Setup and teardown
Build the site before gates open and break it down after. Tents, tables, signs, tubs and supplies.
School liaison
Be the point of contact for a visiting school group on event day. Meet them, guide them to check-in and keep them on schedule.
Medical care stays with medical professionals. Volunteers do not assess, diagnose or treat anyone. Licensed medical staff lead every cooling station and make every medical decision. Licensed clinicians who want to help on the medical team can say so on the form, and the medical lead will follow up.
What to expect
From sign-up to event day
- Sign up. Fill out the interest form below. This is not a commitment yet. It tells us who you are and where you want to help.
- Get your role and shift. We confirm your role and shift by email before the event. Shifts are set by role, so you know exactly when to arrive and when you’re done.
- Complete your training. Every volunteer finishes role training before a credential is issued. No training, no credential.
- Sign the volunteer waiver. You sign the volunteer waiver before the event. We send it to you with your shift confirmation.
- Check in on event day. Report to volunteer check-in at your shift time, pick up your credential and meet your shift lead.
Background checks. Children and teens will be on site. Anyone whose role puts them around minors completes a background check before the event. We tell you during role matching if your role requires one.
Everyone is welcome
Come as you are
This movement has a Christian foundation, and we honor it. Volunteers of every faith, and of no faith, are welcome here. There is no religious requirement to volunteer, and we never ask about your beliefs.
Sign up
Volunteer interest form
Takes about two minutes. We follow up by email with roles, shifts, training and the volunteer waiver.
Questions about volunteering? Contact us. Want to learn the basics first? Start with Heat Safety.