Volunteer at an event

Bring your energy and enthusiasm and join us as a volunteer at one of our challenge events, to support and encourage everyone taking part.

As an event day volunteer, you will be invaluable in making an exciting atmosphere for our fab fundraisers, providing support and encouragement to get them over the wall. You'll also support The Charity by raising awareness and acting as a representative.

There are a number of different event day volunteer roles, please check each event below to see which roles are needed at each event.

Event Day Volunteer roles

Cheer Champions

We need you to help us make as much noise as possible to support #TheBrainyBunch by cheering, shouting and whistling on the side lines as they take part in their challenge! As part of our team of cheer champions, you'll be invaluable in making the most exciting atmosphere for #TheBrainyBunch Runners!

Event Day Volunteers

As an Event Day Volunteer you'll be helping us in the marquee on the day, setting up and providing refreshments to #TheBrainyBunch taking part in the event.

Volunteer Photographers

We need photographers to help capture magical moments from the day and take photos of #TheBrainyBunch in action. You must be able to capture great sport and action shots and attract our challengers' attention to create happy, waving photos!

Please note: you'll need to have your own photography equipment to bring with you on the day.

Route Steward

As a Route Steward you'll ensure participants know where they are going next on the course, are safe during the challenge and feel motivated to continue along the route!

Water Stop Volunteer

As a Water Stop Volunteer you'll keep #TheBrainyBunch hydrated by handing out water to participants as they pass by, as well as providing support and motivation to those taking part.

Car Park Attendant

We need friendly and enthusiastic volunteer car park attendants, to help event participants park, point people in the right direction and provide the first warm welcome to #TheBrainyBunch.

If you would like to apply to volunteer as one of these roles at one of the below events, please complete our online form.

Apply for a role

Our events

We need volunteers to help support The Charity at the following events, please read the role descriptions above before you apply.

Event	Volunteer roles needed
Row for It! 2018 - Sunday 20 May 2018	Event Day Volunteers
Edinburgh Marathon - Sunday 27 May 2018	Cheer Champions Volunteer Photographers
Bike for it! - Sunday 10 June 2018	Route Stewards Water Stop Volunteers Car Park Attendants Volunteer Photographers
Great North Run - Sunday 9 September 2018	Cheer Champions Event Day Volunteers Volunteer Photographer
Royal Parks Half Marathon - Sunday 14 October 2018	Cheer Champions Volunteer Photographer
Great South Run - Sunday 21 October 2018	Cheer Champions