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.

An update from our Volunteering team

last updated 18 March 2020

Many events are currently being postponed or rescheduled. We'll update this page with information as soon as we have it and we’ll be in touch with any volunteers who have registered their interest for a specific event.

Thank you for your continued support and patience during this time.

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!

Meet and Greet Volunteers

As an Meet and Greet 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 for a volunteer role at one of the events listed below, 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	Roles needed
London Landmarks Half Marathon - 29 March 2020 - postponed	Cheer squad Photographer
Greater Manchester Marathon - 5 April 2020 - postponed	Cheer squad Photographer
Brighton Marathon - 20 September 2020 - rescheduled	Cheer squad / Meet and greet Photographer
London Marathon - 4 October 2020 - rescheduled	Cheer squad Photographer
Edinburgh Marathon Festival - 6 September 2020 - rescheduled	Cheer squad Photographer
Vitality London 10,000 - 25 May 2020	Cheer squad Photographer
Lake District Challenge - 13 June 2020	Cheer squad / Meet and greet Photographer
RideLondon-Surrey 100 - 16 August 2020	Cheer squad Photographer
Thames Path Challenge - 12 September 2020	Cheer squad / Meet and greet Photographer
Great North Run - 13 September 2020	Cheer squad / Meet and greet Photographer
London to Brighton Cycle - 13 September 2020	Cheer squad / Meet and greet Photographer
Marathon Walk London - 19 September 2020	Cheer squad Photographer
Royal Parks Half Marathon - 11 October 2020	Cheer squad Photographer