General Volunteer - London, United Kingdom - Cancer Research UK
Description
Why we need you
We rely on every mile, every pound and every volunteer to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.
Volunteer at this event and help us save lives. For just a few hours cheering, you'll be helping us to raise vital money for our pioneering, life-saving research.
Together we will beat cancer sooner.
What skills and attributes do I need to have?
We are looking for volunteers who are:
- Organised: there might be a few different tasks we need your help with on the day
- Confident: we need you to be comfortable and happy with approaching members of the public
- Approachable, you'll be the face of Cancer Research UK whilst volunteering with us.
- Enthusiastic when helping to spread the word about Cancer Research UK.
There are a whole host of things we may need your help with on the day - this may including:
- Bucket collecting
- Cheering on participants around the course
- Helping supports and participants with any issues that may arise
- Giving out refreshments
Before the event one of our staff will get in contact with you about the day and brief you in on what you will be doing.
On the day you will be supported by the event team and other enthusiastic volunteers, you will be given refreshments on the day but it may be a good idea to also bring your own If you want to cheer on the runners clappers, cheering sticks, whistles and loud hailers will be available - as well as a free Cancer Research UK t-shirt to make you stand out from the crowd.
What benefits can I expect?- The satisfaction of making a vital difference to the lifesaving work of Cancer Research UK and helping us to beat cancer sooner.
- For anyone looking to get into events management or the charity sector, this is a great way to get an insight as to what's involved at sports events and also develop your experience.
- Meet new people and help our inspirational runners to run harder and faster they can't do it without you.
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