diff --git a/.github/workflows/welcome.yml b/.github/workflows/welcome.yml
index a8847550578..80cee2d19e0 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/welcome.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/welcome.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-name: New Contributor Welcome
+name: Github - Welcome First-timers
 on:
   pull_request:
     types:
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ on:
 
 jobs:
   welcome:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+
     steps:
       - name: Welcome New Contributors
         if: github.event.pull_request.merged == true