Board of Directors

At-large Board Members: The MiMS Board of Directors is a group of individuals who are responsible for the overall governance and financial responsibility of the organization. While the MiMS staff makes nearly all programmatic decisions, the board approves the annual budget, collaborates on strategic planning, creates and updates organization policy, and oversees the Executive Director, among other responsibilities. Additionally, because Mile in My Shoes is still in its growing stage, all board members serve on a committee, including finance, development, governance, or planning. MiMS’ Board Members are expected not only to attend eight meetings per year but also actively participate in the organization in various ways, including Mentoring with a team, attending major events, and making a personally significant financial donation or participating as a FundRacer once per season. All MiMS Board Members are also expected to act as ambassadors of MiMS in the community.

MiMS accepts applications on a rolling basis for new At-Large Board Members with a passion to help lead the organization forward and drive our mission: We run together to transform ourselves, one another, and our community. Skills or experience we are specifically seeking right now: graphic design, legal, and prior non-profit board experience. We also especially encourage BiPOC and LGBTQI+ individuals, MiMS’ Alumni Members and others with lived experience in the communities we serve to apply. Read more about the position and apply here.

Volunteer Openings

Fall Race Weekend Volunteers

  • 2025 City of Lakes Half Marathon Volunteers | Sept 7 | Lake Harriet/Bde Maka Ska - Mile in My Shoes Teams Sally, Roseville and Alumni Distance Crew along with over a dozen FundRacers are taking on the City of Lakes Half Marathon. Help us make this event a success by volunteering for event setup, the MiMS Aid Station or Cheer Station. 2025 City of Lakes Volunteer Sign Up

  • 2025 Brave Like Gabe 5k | Sept 20 | Como Midway Picnic Pavilion - Mile in My Shoes' Team Challenge will be taking on the Brave Like Gabe 5k on Sept 20, 2025. Our partners at Brave Like Gabe have done so much to support our runners. Help us support them by volunteering to course marshal and/or help with packet-pickup. Sign up on our 2025 BLG 5K Volunteer Sign Up.

  • 2025 TCM Weekend Volunteers | Oct 4-5 | TCM 5k, 10Mile and Marathon Cheer Stations - Help us bring our famous MiMS energy all weekend long. Come cheer with us for the TC 5k, 10Mile, Half and Full Marathon. All are welcome - please bring your friends/family! Feel free to come when you can and stay as long as you'd like! Let us know you’re coming here: 2025 TCM Cheer Station Sign Up

Other Volunteer Positions

Our team could also use volunteers to support behind-the-scenes work in the following areas:

  • Give to the Max Day Sponsor Committee - We’re looking for help with outreach efforts for sponsorships and matching donors for our Give to the Max Day campaign. If you are interested in being part of the committee, please email rebecca@mileinmyshoes.mn with info about your availability and existing business connections.

  • FundRacing Support - If you are interested in helping prep swag bags for our awesome FundRacers, please use this 2025 Fall FundRacing Prep Sign Up.

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