Event Volunteer, Walk For A Cure Edinburgh

Walk For A Cure events are family friendly walks for everyone impacted by dementia.

By volunteering at Walk For A Cure you will be creating an environment where friends and family can gather together, share experiences, and bring us closer to a cure.

What you will be doing

At this event, your role could be:

• Greeter - welcoming walkers to the event village, generating a positive atmosphere, and helping to bring a warm personality to the day's event.
• Event Village - helping with arrival and registration, handing out lanyards, t-shirts, medals and supporting event village activities, e.g. assisting with public engagement stalls/stands.
• Route Marshal - guiding walkers along the route, ensuring safety of walkers at crossings and junctions. Giving walkers encouragement as they go past.
• Photographer - capturing action shots to showcase the feel of the event (in multiple locations). Photographers may be required to marshal alongside this role.

Where and when

Sunday 20 July, 9am-2pm Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Who

All volunteers must be 18+.

Under 18s are welcome to accompany you but remain your responsibility during the event.

The skills you need

• Passion for the cause of Alzheimer's Research UK.
• People skills; an enjoyment of working with others.
• An organised team player and good communicator.

Route marshals will require a reasonable level of general fitness to walk (unaided) to the furthest point on the 5k route (if required). All volunteer duties are based outside, so you will need to be comfortable in the outdoors and enthusiastic in all weather.

The benefits for you

At this event you'll specifically benefit from:

• A new event volunteering opportunity alongside people from your local community.
• A fun and organised day out with like-minded people, passionate about finding a cure.
• Understanding of charity sector sporting events and experience to add to your CV.
• Playing a key part in successful event delivery and a positive participant experience.

You will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.

For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/how-you-can-help/volunteering/walk-for-a-cure-volunteer/

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please get in touch. Email: Volunteer@alzheimersresearchuk.org or telephone 0300 111 5555.