Volunteer Event Photographer - Cardiff Half Marathon (Tenovus Cancer Care)

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.