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Walk For A Cure – Alzheimer’s Research UK

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, as you will 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.

Being an Event volunteer at Walk For A Cure is a great opportunity to:

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.
Meet new people, who may have similar experiences to you.
Or volunteer alongside your friends and family at a fantastic event.
Food provided on the day
Give back to your local community.
Become part of the Alzheimer’s Research UK volunteering community, with other opportunities available to you in future.

Dronfield 10k MARSHALL

Dronfield 10k race has taken place every spring for the past 30 years (we even managed a few virtual races in lockdown!). It raises funds for 7th Dronfield scout groups as well as other local charities.

This year’s race takes place on Sunday 27th April and involves upto 200 volunteers on the day to make the magic happen. By far the largest group is the Marshalls who are placed at all junctions around the course to support the safety of runners on the day. The race is ran on closed roads and training sessions for all the marshalls take place in the weeks leading up to the race. On the day marshalls need to be available from around 8am with finishing times between 11-12:00.

Most of our marshalls return year after year as they enjoy the atmosphere and being part of such a large and well supported community event. However, we are always in need of new recruits and we would be really grateful if you could spread the word amongst your contacts and team.

Ashgate Hospice – Superhero Night Walk

We’re inviting families to unleash their inner hero and join us for our Superhero Night Walk on Saturday 19 October 2024.

Taking place in 2023 for the first the event saw hundreds of families take on the walk around Queen’s Park and together raising over £56,000 for our specialist care across North Derbyshire.

To help make this year even bigger and better, we need help with:

– Marshalling to cheer all our young superheroes on

– Stall holding

Ashgate Hospice – Sparkle Night Walk

North Derbyshire’s biggest fundraising night of the year returns on Saturday 22 June 2024.

Over 3,000 walkers are expected to light up the night for Ashgate Hospice as they take on the iconic 10k Sparkle Night Walk. Setting off from the Football Club and taking in sections of the A61 bypass and streets of Hasland the walk helps us continue providing our specialist care to the people of North Derbyshire.

Over 220 volunteers are required to ensure the event goes smoothly, we need help with:

– Marshalling on event routes to cheer participants on

– Car parking

– Stall holding

Ashgate Hospice – Tractor Fest

After the massive success of the first Tractor Fest in 2023 the event returns to Storforth Lane Trading Estate on Sunday 28 April 2024.

Providing a great day out for all the family with a range of tractors and machinery on display along with children’s activities, refreshments and lots lots more.

Raising money for Ashgate Hospice, this event helps us ensure we can be their for our patients and their loved ones when they need us most.

We need help with:

– Car parking

– Stall holding

Event Volunteer Sign Up

Ashgate Hospice – Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10k

The Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10k is back and hundreds of runners are set to take on 10km run around the streets of our beautiful market town on Sunday 24 March 2024.

Along with those running as part of #TeamAshgate, we have once again been chosen as a charity partner for the event. We’re on the look out for volunteers to help marshall the course and cheer on the runners.

Event Volunteer Sign Up

Ashgate Hospice – High Peak Trail Walk

The Ashgate Hospice High Peak Trail Walk returns for a third year on Sunday 17 March.

With three different route options – 17miles, 11miles or 3.5miles, there is a challenge for everyone.

Located in the scenic Derbyshire countryside, this trail follows the route of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway. This off-road linear walk is completely traffic-free!

Over 250 walkers are expected to take on the challenge to help raise money to ensure that when our loved ones in North Derbyshire face a life-limiting illness, they’ll be able to access the specialist care and support they need.

We’re on the look out for volunteers to help with:

– Marshalling on the event route

– Car Parking

– Stall holding

Help For Heroes Volunteers

Wherever you live, whatever your interests and no matter how much time you have to offer us, there are loads of ways to volunteer for Help for Heroes.
We need volunteers to:

Give talks to presentations to schools and businesses.
Look after and find places for H4H collection tins.
Assist with or run your own H4H merchandise stall.
Volunteer at exciting events such as crufts and Tough Mudder etc..
Take part in a collection weekend at Asda, Debenhams or Moto.
Run your own baking, cooking or BBQ event.
Spread the H4H message in your local community with promotional items that we can provide.
Pick up a cheque from a local fundraiser and pose for a quick photo.
Support our mobile retail team as they travel to shows around the country.
Support our street collections by smiling and holding a bucket.
Become Hero Bear for the day and make hundreds of adults and children smile.

Anyone can become part of our local volunteer team. You don’t need experience – all we ask is for you to be committed, passionate and enthusiastic in support of all the wonderful events and fundraising you choose to get involved with.
After an initial period as a General Volunteer, you will become a Local Volunteer and then you will be able to claim travel and food expenses. You will also be invited to ‘meet the team’ days at a Recovery Centre and regular meetings/conferences. Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome to come and help.

Bright Life Volunteer Gardeners

We are looking for a volunteer to do some gardening work at our offices in South Lodge, Queens Park. It is to keep our car park maintained and entails; sweeping, weeding (spray) leaf collecting and keeping the runners for the gates clear. It is not arduous work and we would only need the volunteer on an ad-hoc basis.
Plenty of tea and biscuits are supplied!

Fairplay – Gardener

We are looking for a gardener to tidy up the beds around the centre, prepare the poly tunnel and general garden, ready for the spring.
We are also looking for a volunteer to work in the Fairplay Gift Emporium in Chesterfield on Monday/Saturday. Opening hours 10-3pm. Selling new and handmade items. Training will be given.