Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity.
We’re striving for a cure, by revolutionising the way dementia is treated, diagnosed and prevented.
Event Volunteer - Walk For A Cure Cotswolds 19 Sept
Practical details
Volunteering • One-off
Contact person
Hannah Mumford
Provided
#124458
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Create an unforgettable experience for our amazing walkers by supporting the smooth running the event on the day!
Volunteer with Alzheimer’s Research UK at Walk For A Cure in the beautiful Cotswolds!
Walkers will tackle a 6km, 21km or 34km hike, and will be raising money for vital dementia research.
We are looking for volunteers to help make this a fantastic occasion, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
What you could be doing:
- Helping people get parked
- Welcoming walkers and handing out t-shirts on arrival
- Running a 'support point' - giving out food and drinks to walkers
- Marshalling the route to keep walkers on the right path
- Handing out medals at the finish line
- Photography
When: Saturday 19th September
Times: This is an all day event. The earliest time you could be asked to start would be 6:30am. The latest available start time likely to be 10:30am.
The earliest available finish time would be 3:30pm. The latest finish time likely to be 7pm.
Shift lengths and times will vary depending on roles.
Where: The event will start and finish at Ditchley Park, Enstone, Chipping Norton OX7 4ER. Parking is available for volunteers.
PLEASE NOTE: The location of this event is not accessible via public transport.
Please only register to volunteer if you are able to drive , and will have access to your own vehicle on the day.
You will also need to travel around the route on the day.
Alzheimer's Research UK will reimburse reasonable out of pocket expenses such as travel, within agreed guidelines.
Being an Event volunteer at Walk For A Cure is a great opportunity to:
- Volunteer alongside your friends and family at a fantastic event.
- Food provided on the day
- Give back to your local community.
- Meet new people, who may have similar experiences to you.
- Gain experience of charity events management.
- Contribute volunteering hours to your course or studies.
- Build confidence by volunteering in a team with other volunteers.
- Support a cause that is relevant to you - one in two people know someone affected by dementia.
- Become part of the Alzheimer’s Research UK volunteering community, with other opportunities available to you in future.
We look forward to welcoming you on board!
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Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity.
We’re striving for a cure, by revolutionising the way dementia is treated, diagnosed and prevented.
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