2024 Run Mentor Application

Mentor Details

Name

This address will receive a confirmation email

Phone

Address

Shirt Size

Pronouns

Birthdate

The below demographic questions are optional. We ask this information because: 1. We strive to be a diverse organization, and this information enables us to track our progress, and 2. It enables us to address and respond to the needs of communities we serve.

Gender

Race White Black Indigenous Latine/Hispanic Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Asian American Indian/Alaska Native Other I decline to state.

Do you speak any languages other than English? If so, please specify.

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact Name (first and last)

Emergency Contact Number

Emergency Contact Relationship

Additional Information

Tell us about yourself!

Employer

Job Title

Have you run with us before? (check all that apply)

Yes, as a Resident Member/Alumni. Yes, as a Run Mentor. Yes, as a FundRacer. Yes, at a MiMS event or race. No.

Site Preferences

Please complete this section to share your site preferences. Full Run Team descriptions are available on our website here.

Please indicate your FIRST choice for site or area in which you would prefer to volunteer. *

Distance Crew (Sat mornings) Team Challenge (Tues + Thurs 6pm) Team TC South (Tues 6pm, Sat 7am) Team Nokomis (Tues + Thurs 6pm) Team Roseville (Tues 6:30pm, Thurs 7am, Sat 7am) Team Sally (Tues + Thurs 7pm, Sat 7am) Team UGM (Tues + Thurs 6am)

Please indicate your SECOND choice for site or area preference.

Please indicate your THIRD choice for side or area preference.

I ranked my preferences based primarily on:

proximity to the location. existing connection to this Run Team. schedule/availability. personal interest supporting this facility type. other

If "other", please explain.

Would you be interested in learning more about volunteer leadership (called Core Team) positions with MiMS? These volunteers take on additional responsibilities outside weekly runs.

Yes No Maybe

What times are you available to run?

Weekday mornings Weekday evenings Saturday mornings

Please add any specific notes about your availability (i.e. available weeknights except Thursday)

What is your comfortable everyday running pace?

What race distances are you currently comfortable training for as part of a MiMS team? Check all that apply.

5K 10K 10 Mile Half Marathon Full Marathon

How did you hear about Mile in My Shoes?

MiMS Run Mentor MiMS Member or Alumni City Running Social Media Volunteer Match Other

If other, please explain:

If you were referred by a MiMS Run Mentor, Member, or Alumni, please provide their first and last name:

Why are you interested in running with Mile in My Shoes?

Tell us about your experience

Lived or work experience is not required to be a Mentor with Mile in My Shoes. We strive to have Mentors with a variety of experiences and this information aids us in placing Mentors on teams.

Do you identify with any of the following lived experience? In recovery Experience in the criminal legal system/ formerly incarcerated Veteran Experience with housing instability/homelessness None of the above Prefer not to say

Please share more about any lived experiences related to the above question or team(s) you are applying to run with.

Do you have any work or volunteer experiences related to the following: Recovery Criminal Justice System Veterans Housing/Homelessness

Please explain.

MiMS seeks to actively recruit mentors from key needed communities. Do you self-identify with any of the following: BIPOC Bodies that are underrepresented in traditional running spaces LBGTQIA+ Other

If other, please elaborate.

Depending on specific team need, Mentors may have the option to attend two runs a week instead of just one. Would you be interested in this option?

Yes No Maybe

Beyond Run Teams

Run Mentors are expected to participate in races, social events or advocacy events each season and communicate in advance if they are able to attend. Knowing that, please share your interests and availability in this section.

Do you have anything to share regarding your availability to participate in such activities/events?

Would you be interested in getting involved with MiMS in other ways? Supporting Advocacy event (eg. panel discussion, Day on the Hill, service events, etc.) Race - tabling, set-up or other volunteer support Organizing Team social event Public speaking Attending community pop-up runs Recruitment opportunities Coaching/Planning workouts FundRacing (raising $ while running a race of your choosing)

FundRacing means running a race while raising crucial funding for Mile in My Shoes programs. While FundRacing is not required for Run Mentors, it is critical to the continuation of MiMS programming. By becoming a FundRacer, you get a free race entry & lots of great swag while also supporting your MiMS teammates. There are many options for FundRacing in one of our official charity partner races or in ANY race you choose to do during the year.

Would you be interested in FundRacing for any of the following? Downtown Run Around Rocksteady Running Trail Series City of Lakes Half Marathon Twin Cities 10 Mile or Full Marathon Drumstick Dash Victory 5K Other

If "other", please explain.

Would you be interested in any of the following MiMS Affinity Groups? BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Recovery Women Other

If "other", please explain.

Any other special skills or interests you'd like us to know about?

Have you had CPR training in the last 2 years? (This is not required to Mentor, we are just gathering data to help us determine future training options)

Yes No

Do you have any additional training/certifications you think would be helpful? (eg. Peer-to-peer recovery, physical therapy, etc.) If yes, please indicate.

Please share any additional comments, questions, or concerns.

Description

Thank you for your interest in joining Mile in My Shoes as a Run Mentor. Please complete this form to tell us about yourself, your availability, and interests. Reach out to our Run Mentor Coordinator, Rebecca Lange, with any questions at rebecca@mileinmyshoes.mn.

RUN TEAM DESCRIPTONS:
Full Run Team descriptions are available on our website https://www.mileinmyshoes.mn/weekly-runs.

Team Roseville - Near the border of St. Paul and will run Tuesday evenings, Thursday mornings and Saturday mornings.
Team Salvation Army ARC - Located in the North Loop and will run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings.
Team Challenge - This team runs with women in the long-term recover program located in Northeast Minneapolis and runs Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Team TC South - This team runs with men in the long-term recovery program, located in the Lyndale neighborhood of South Minneapolis, and runs Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Team UGM - This team is located right outside Downtown St. Paul and runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Team Nokomis - This team is located in Minneapolis in the Nokomis neighborhood will run Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Distance Team - The Distance Crew will have one in-person run per week at a location in Minneapolis to be determined by the team, and individuals will train on their own throughout the week.

2024 Run Mentor Application

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