"The Lug-A-Jug event is sponsored by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, United Solar Initiative (USI), whose mission is to empower under-served communities with solar energy solutions." This race helps them support and accomplish their mission, which you should take a look at on their website. If you want to volunteer for this event, make sure you sign up here: http://unitedsolarinitiative.org/projects/lug-a-jug/ The link talks about what you will be doing and it also provides information about driving directions and bus routes.