United Way of Door County is seeking volunteers to assist with its annual Spring Jeep Run fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, May 2, an event supporting local mental health programs.
The fundraiser, which sends participants on a countywide scavenger hunt, raises money for the organization’s annual campaign. Proceeds are distributed as grants to agencies providing mental health services throughout Door County.
“This event started as a poker run, and it has grown so much that we’ve added additional stops,” said Amy Kohnle. “We made it a scavenger hunt this year through an app-based system, but we are still keeping the poker run. At those stops, we are looking for volunteers.”
Kohnle says they are seeking help at multiple locations throughout the day. Volunteers are needed from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. and again from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Door County Fire Company to assist with registration, merchandise sales and raffle tickets. Additional volunteers are also needed at designated poker run stops, where participants collect playing cards and take part in games or raffles.
“This is a fun, engaging event, but it also serves a very important purpose,” Kohnle said. “Every volunteer helps us expand our impact.”
Participants may purchase poker scorecards for additional activities during the run. More information, including how to volunteer or donate, is available on the organization’s website.
