VOLUNTEER Walk For A Cure Peak District

ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH UK; Matlock; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking volunteers for the Walk For A Cure event in Matlock, England. Volunteers will assist with parking, welcome participants, provide food, marshal the route, and help with finish line tasks. This opportunity allows engagement in a meaningful cause and offers team experience while giving back to the community. Food will be provided on the event day and volunteers must have their own transportation.

Benefits

Food provided on the day

Experience in charity event management

Opportunity to give back to the community

Qualifications

• Ability to drive and access your own vehicle for the event.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Interest in supporting a charity event.

Responsibilities

• Help with parking for attendees.
• Welcome walkers and distribute t-shirts.
• Run a support point and give food/drinks.
• Marshal the route for walkers.
• Hand out medals at the finish line.
• Photography.

Job description

Walk For A Cure is a series of walks set in some of the most beautiful locations in the UK. At this event, walkers will tackle a 13, 21 or 42km hike through the Peak District, in order to raise money for vital dementia research.

Alzheimer's Research UK 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 13th 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 would be 10:30am.

The earliest available finish time would be 3:30pm. The latest finish time would be 7:30pm.

Shift lengths and times will vary depending on roles.

Where: The event will start and finish at Carsington Water Visitors Centre, Big Lane, Ashbourne, DE6 1ST. 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.

To register to volunteer, please visit:

and select 'SAT 13 SEP - Carsington Water, Walk For A Cure (Hike)' on the Apply Now form.

Benefits for you:

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.

If you have any questions please contact the volunteering team by email: or telephone .