Cheer Volunteer Volunteer Roles

Cambridge Memory Walk is back for 2024, and so are our amazing volunteering opportunities. Memory Walk is so much more than a sponsored walk. Every year thousands of people come together to remember and bring hope for a brighter future. 

This is a walk like no other; this is thousands of people walking for a better future for those with dementia. Join the volunteer team on Saturday 14th September at Jesus Green, in Cambridge . 

There is something for everyone, with roles based in the event site and along the route. Be part of an unforgettable event experience as you cheer at a marshal point, follow the route as a back marker, sell some goodies or congratulate walkers with their finish line medal. You will have the opportunity to pair up with a friend or another volunteer and we’ll make sure you have everything you need! 

Sign up to volunteer at Memory Walk this September!

Magpas Air Ambulance is delighted to be the official charity partner for the renowned Chariots of Fire relay race for 2024! Now we are looking for 80 friendly and reliable people like you to help support this iconic event throughout the streets of Cambridge. Get involved and join the volunteering team to make this one of Cambridge's events of the year!

We need:

Course marshals: Ensuring all runners follow the race route, assisting them with any issues they may have during the race and also cheering them on every step of the way!

Race registration marshals: Working on our registration desks in the event village assigning race numbers and giving information on start times / location.

Finish marshals: Help handing out medals and goodies!

Bag drop marshals: Ensuring that all runners bags are kept safe and ready to be collected once they have crossed the finish line.

Crowd control: Helping within the event village to keep areas clear from spectators and also assist runners with getting to the changeover zone.

You will need to be able to commit for the full event (approx. 8 am-12 pm). Parking will be avaliable for volunteers in the centre of Cambridge.   

Please note we will try to match you with your preferred volunteering activity, but cannot guarantee this.

As a collection tin volunteer, you will play a vital role in supporting us to raise our profile and fundraise within your community.

You will look after the Magpas Air Ambulance collection tins within a designated area, replacing full tins and returning them to an agreed location. You can also help us by finding new locations in which to place tins. These collection tins are an important part of how we raise money, raising approximately £20,000 per year.

As a collection tin volunteer, you will be expected to:

• Represent Magpas Air Ambulance in a respectful and friendly manner
• Understand the work of Magpas Air Ambulance, having basic knowledge and enthusiasm for our service
• Wear your Magpas Air Ambulance ID badge, ensuring it's visible at all times
• Travel to your collection tins (on two or four wheels). Where motorised vehicles are used, you must hold a full UK driving license, have a road-worthy vehicle with up-to-date road tax, MOT certificate (where applicable) and fully comprehensive insurance.
• Establish the regularity of required tin collections in your area, keep a log of your activities and feedback to the Supporter Care Officer
• Proactively replace full collection tins as needed and deliver them to an agreed location within one working day of collection
• Place new tins in locations within your area, ensuring they are accurately labelled with the location and organisation's name
• Inform the Supporter Care Officer of any new tins placed or any changes, helping us to ensure records are accurate and kept up to date
• Follow all Magpas Air Ambulance policies and procedures, including reporting any accidents and incidents
• Recognise, respond to, and report any safeguarding issues or concerns

What to expect from us:

• Regular support and advice from our staff team
• Expenses covered in line with our volunteer policy
• On-the-job training specific to your role
• Events where you can meet other volunteers and share ideas
• Impressive skills to add to your CV and a reference if/when you need it
• The opportunity to meet like-minded people
• We are an equal opportunity organisation and welcome volunteers with diverse abilities



As well as joining the Magpas Air Ambulance family, you will make new friends and be an important connection within your community, representing the work of a lifesaving team.

VOLUNTEER AT THE MOUTH CANCER 10 KM AWARENESS WALK IN 2024

This year’s Mouth Cancer 10KM Awareness Walk, on Saturday 21st September in London’s Hyde Park, is taking on a whole new look and we need some enthusiastic, reliable and pro-active volunteers to help us out on the day.

We know the Mouth Cancer 10 KM Awareness Walks are only possible with the help of volunteers.  A lot of effort goes into putting on the events and the Charity needs lots of help and support to continue to make the day a huge success.  

There are a variety of duties with various start and finish times, so if you can donate the whole day or just a few hours, we would love to hear from you.    

Volunteer duties include:

ROUTE PREPARATION 

4 volunteers are required to meet at Hyde Park at 0600 to mark out the route.  Ideally with bikes, but on foot is fine too.  There will be 9 KM markers and symptoms boards to put out around the park and various arrows to set out to show participants the way.  As soon as the route is set out volunteers can leave.  We expect this will be around 0800.

START AND FINISH AREA 

Volunteers in the start and finish area are responsible for setting up the event, signing in the participants and breaking down the event once it is over.  They also hand out the medals and goodie bags at the end as participants make their way through the finish line.  We are looking for 8 people who can attend the site between 0700 and 1400.

ROUTE MARSHALS

We are hoping to have a total of 36 route marshals, working in groups of 4.  Each group of 4 will be designated a KM marker point to stand at for the duration of the event.  Route Marshals will need to arrive at the start and finish area at 0900 where they will be briefed and given a KM marker, (between 1 KM and 9 KM), symptoms board, Selfie Frame, Treasure Hunt information, bin bag, spare water and high vis jacket.  Marshals will need to be in their location by 1000 and should be finished by 1300, when they return to the start and finish area to return all their items and sign out. Route marshals often help derig the event in the start and finish area at the end.

You will be positioned at a “cheer point” along the 10km route where it will be your role to cheer and motivate walkers and offer support and encouragement as they go past. Your presence alone is enough to motivate thousands across the line, and ultimately raise as many funds as possible through a positive event experience. Regular email contact and a full brief in are provided so you are fully confident of supporting this event. 

Answer any questions walkers may have (you will be provided with an information pack about your point on the route). 

WALKING VOLUNTEERS

Walking volunteers get to walk the 10 K event with the participants.  We are aiming to have 2 front, 4 middle and 2 rear walkers who put the participants at ease during the walk.   All that is required is that you are fit enough to walk 10 KM and the rear walkers often pick up the arrows around the route and return them to the start and finish area.

The Mouth Cancer Foundation appreciate all the volunteers who generously give their time to help us. If you are free between 0600 and 1400 on Saturday 21st September 2024 and can get to Hyde Park in London then we need you.   For more information about volunteering please emaiil us.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

About Us:

The Orpheus Centre is a specialist further education college and charity working to support young disabled adults, who are passionate about the arts, to achieve their potential and lead independent lives.

Set up by musician and songwriter Sir Richard Stilgoe, Orpheus offers learning, supported housing and personal care on the same site in Godstone, Surrey.

Volunteer Role:

As an Action Team Volunteer, you will play a vital role in assisting with our fundraising activities throughout the year, from fun runs, festivals and supermarket collections to special events. By sharing your skills and time, you’ll meet new people as part of a friendly team that makes a difference in the community and have a rewarding experience helping spread awareness of Orpheus and the importance of the funds our supporters raise.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for volunteers who are friendly, have buckets of enthusiasm, have good communications skills and able to work as part of a team. If you are reliable and flexible, then we would love to hear from you. If you would like to get involved with the work we do at Orpheus but want to volunteer in a flexible way, then this is the role for you. 

What will you be doing?

· Cheering, marshalling, collecting money or providing practical support in other ways at our events, such as setting up stalls, selling merchandise and raffle tickets to car park attendants

· Other ad hoc activities that arise on the day

Why volunteer:

Through volunteering with us you will gain a greater sense of purpose and help our learners reach their potential.

If you are someone who is reliable, an excellent communicator, have a friendly and enthusiastic personality and committed to helping, as well as being kind and caring, then this could be the role for you.

You will have a mentor who will help and guide you when you first start volunteering at Orpheus.

Training:

Role relevant training, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Safeguarding will be given prior to start date. There is also the opportunity to attend our Learning Support training.

On-going support will be available throughout your time at Orpheus.

Benefits/What you’ll get:

· Experience of volunteering in an education setting.

· Working within a team as well as independently.

· The opportunity to meet new people and having fun.

· Develop confidence, empathy, listening and communication skills through working with our students.

· Gain experience in the charity sector.

· Opportunities to volunteer at other fundraising or on-site events at Orpheus.

· Free on-site parking and expenses claimed back.

· Discounted lunches.

· Volunteer social events, like our Volunteer Tea Party.

Safeguarding:

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all service users. We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunities.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  It is therefore subject to an Enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

Equality & Diversity:

· To enforce the zero tolerance policy of all forms of victimisation, discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

· To be tolerant of differences and use respectful language.

· Ensure professional standards and boundaries are clear.

· To treat everyone respectfully.

Application Process:

Once your application has been received it will be reviewed, you may then be invited in for an informal interview.

Your references will be checked and you will need to complete the online DBS application before bringing the relevant documents in to be checked.

You will then need to attend all of our training. This can all take 3-4 weeks to be completed before you start volunteering with us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Lower Broadhealth Trail Run, Worcestershire 

on Sunday 8th Septmber -  8am -2pm 

Are you looking for a Event volunteer role that makes a real difference to a local charity? 

We are looking for course marsahlls to support Acorns Children's Hospice runners at the Lower Broadhealth Trail Run, Worcestershire 

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £10 million a year to run our care services.

Being a Fundraising Volunteer is an exciting and varied role that helps us to raise money for the children and family we care for.  There are opportunities to help at events - from marathons to our Fire and Ice walk, to Christmas markets. You could help with a tombola or raffle, set up and pack away, or simply cheer on participants.  You could also stand in a location with a charity collection bucket, collecting change as people pass by or approach businesses to place a charity tin. Whether you choose to volunteer as an individual or bring your friends, family, or colleagues, all are welcome to #TeamAcorns!

How much time will it take? 

8am -2pm 

Am I right for the role?

We’re looking for volunteers who are

• Approachable and happy to raise awareness about Acorns
• Versatile and willing to adapt and help out
• Support and cheer runners along

Why volunteer at Acorns?

• To help a local charity and make a different in your community
• Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
• Learn new skills to boost your CV
• Opportunities to progress to other roles

Manchester Memory Walk is back for 2024, and so are our amazing volunteering opportunities. Memory Walk is so much more than a sponsored walk. Every year thousands of people come together to remember and bring hope for a brighter future. 

This is a walk like no other; this is thousands of people walking for a better future for those with dementia. Join the volunteer team on Sunday 13th October at Heaton Park, in Manchester. 

There is something for everyone, with roles based in the event site and along the route. Be part of an unforgettable event experience as you cheer at a marshal point, follow the route as a back marker, sell some goodies or congratulate walkers with their finish line medal. You will have the opportunity to pair up with a friend or another volunteer and we’ll make sure you have everything you need! 

Sign up to volunteer at Memory Walk this October!

Fundraising Volunteer - Events

We're looking for friendly and enthusiastic people to support us at fundraising events throughout the UK.

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans is the national charity and membership association for limbless serving and ex-service men and women and their dependants.

We help all wounded servicemen and women who have lost limbs, the use of limbs or eyes, to rebuild their lives by providing rehabilitation activities and welfare support.

We are looking for Volunteers to help the Fundraising Team at in person fundraising and awareness raising events throughout the UK. We’re a small and friendly team, operating at a regional and national level. We organise Blesma events and collections, attend third party events and support fundraisers doing their own events.

By volunteering with us, you will have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of volunteering for a charity and will contribute to our work supporting injured veterans and their families.

Location: Multiple, throughout UK

We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your interest in Blesma, The Limbless Veterans

We’re here for the cure! Everything we do is to move us closer to our goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson’s.

Volunteering is a great way for you to play a vital role in our work to raise funds towards innovative and exciting research that will lead to the breakthrough we all want to see.

It is also an opportunity to improve your career prospects, while using your skills for a worthwhile cause.

We are looking for a volunteer to assist our Public Fundraising team with supporter care and income-generating activities, and to help grow the profile of Cure Parkinson’s. Your work will be essential in helping our team to provide excellent supporter care to our donors and fundraisers, as well as assisting with the smooth running of our office and fundraising activities.

Why am I needed?

We’re looking for volunteer photographers to come to take photos of the Team Tenovus Cancer Care running team. We have over 100 runners taking on the half marathon this year and we need your help to capture some great images of them!

These photographs may be used in marketing for the event in the following years, along with being shared on Tenovus Cancer Care’s various social media challenges.

What will I be doing?

Meeting & greeting the event participants alongside our events team 

Taking individual and group shots of the participants before they leave and during the event 

Cheering on and encouraging our event participants as they embark on their challenge 

Taking photos of our runners as they return to the race village and post-race reception, celebrating their fantastic achievement!

 What skills do I need?

 A fun, friendly, professional and outgoing personality

Confidence and good communication skills

An enthusiasm for the work of Tenovus Cancer Care

Experience with photography 

Confidence to set up group photographs and direct our participants

Use of your own photography kit

How much time do I need to commit?

We appreciate any time you can give. Tenovus Cancer Care will be at the race village from around 8am – 4pm. Our post-race reception will take place between 11am – 4pm. Our cheer stations will be open from 9am – 2pm.  

Please note your availability on your application form.

What support will I be given?

Sign the photographers agreement 

You’ll be provided with an event brief before the day

You’ll be supported by the events team on the day and will be joined by other volunteers too.

What benefits can I expect?

The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care - especially the people who access our services

The opportunity to volunteer at a brand new Tenovus event, meeting lots of new people and being part of #teamtenovus!

A fun day out in an exciting atmosphere.

Develop your photography skills 

The possibility to have your work and showcased on our website, marketing materials and social media. We will credit you as the photographer on social media posts, but are unable to do so on our website or marketing materials

Where will I be based?

Please state if you’d prefer to be listed at Cardiff City Centre or Cardiff Bay.
Cardiff City Centre is where the race village is located and the race starts and finishes. We’ll also be holding a post-race reception in the city centre (exact location to be confirmed.) You’ll capture photos of our runners before and after they take on the race.

Cardiff Bay is where we hold our cheer station, you’ll capture our runners as they run pass on route.

Our aims 

Popham Kidney Support (PKS) provides children, youths and adults with kidney disease and their families in Wales with a better quality of life by improving their emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing and improve their knowledge through education. 

Role summary 

Our Charity Champions are passionate individuals who are committed to supporting PKS. You will work alongside the PKS Team to support the charity, raising money in your area, identify new fundraising opportunities and raise awareness of PKS and their Services. 

Role description 

Charity Champions represent PKS in their local area. There are various ways to do this, and the role is flexible, so you are free to pick and choose which activities appeal to you. Here are some examples of activities Charity Champions do: 

• Attending cheque presentation events as a representative of PKS
• Attending community events as a representative of PKS
• Attending organised walking, running, and cycling events to cheer on people taking part for PKS.
• Organising your own fundraising activities e.g. bucket collections, cake sales or raffles 
• Supporting PKS fundraising and/or awareness events e.g. bucket collections, festivals ro regional shows etc
• Providing information in your local area about the support PKS provides e.g. putting information leaflets in local GP surgeries, supermarkets or posters on community notice boards 
• Holding awareness stands at community events. 
• Taking part in or encouraging others to get involved in fundraising events throughout the year 
• Supporting social media campaigns by sharing content with your network 
• Delivering talks about the work of the charity and the importance of fundraising 
• Promoting PKS within your own network and encouraging more people to fundraise for us 

Person specification 

• We welcome applicants with different skills and experience – however it is essential that you are passionate about PKS and supporting the work that we do to help patients and families face kidney disease. Below are some of the attributes we look for in Popham Community Champions:
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• An ability to recognise and follow up on opportunities in your community and through your own networks 
• Flexibility 
• Organisational skills 
• Positive outlook 
• Willing to complete paperwork such as expenses forms and keeping track of what activity you have done 
• Ability to travel around your local area (within reason). A clean driver’s licence is advantageous but not essential. 
• Good presentation and public speaking skills 
• Friendly and approachable 
• All Charity Champions must abide by PKS values and agree to our policies and procedures 

Time commitment 

Time can be as little or as much as you can give. We ask that all Popham Charity Champions complete an induction (either face to face or virtually) and be happy to attend regular meetups with other volunteers in their region if they are available. Once the induction is complete you will receive volunteer clothing, ID badge and pack and we will inform you of all our volunteering opportunities. If you have more time and would like to organise events, collections or find out what is going on in your area, we will provide you with the tools to support you in your efforts.

Benefits 

• A chance to meet like-minded individuals and be part of a close support network of volunteers 
• Training, resources, and ongoing support 
• Regular updates about PKS, their work, services, and fundraising activity
• The satisfaction of knowing you are having a positive impact on the work of PKS and helping families facing kidney disease 
• The opportunity to develop new and existing skills, self-confidence, and valuable work experience 
• Experience and knowledge of fundraising and events best practice Support available 
• A dedicated contact at PKS will take you through every step of the process to becoming a Charity Champion then hold regular catch ups with you and be available to provide any information or other support you may need. 
• Initial Charity Champion training with opportunities for further training in specific areas 
• Support in developing communication and interpersonal skills 
• Support from other Charity Champions through meet ups and a closed Facebook group 
• We will provide you with detailed information about kidney disease, The PKS and Peer Support Service 
• We will provide you with all the appropriate materials that you will need to undertake your role 

How to apply 

Complete and return our volunteer application form. You will then receive a call to organise an informal interview.

For further details about becoming a Popham Charity Champion, please contact us.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.