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.