As we begin to return to our normal activities, we will need your support. We are looking for events volunteers to support our #TeamStroke participants on event day. If you want to be part of a fantastic team and learn new skills whilst doing something wonderful for charity, volunteering is for you!
Opportunities
We have a range of events with different volunteering opportunities for you to take on. As an events volunteer, you could get involved as a:
- Cheer point volunteer (located on the event route).
- Photographer volunteer (located on the event route or at our post-race reception/ charity village).
- Massage volunteer (located at our post-race reception/ charity village. This role requires proof of public liability insurance and qualification).
- Many more!
The Events
- Great Birmingham Run – Sunday 1 May 2022
- Great Manchester Run – Sunday 22 May 2022
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival – Sunday 29 May 2022
- Great North Run – Sunday 11 September 2022
- Robin Hood Half and Mini Marathon 2022 – Sunday 25 September 2022
- Cardiff Half Marathon - Sunday 2 October 2022
- Great Scottish Run – Sunday 2 October 2022
- TCS London Marathon – Sunday 2 October 2022
- Royal Parks Half Marathon 2022 – Sunday 9 October 2022
- Bath Half Marathon – Sunday 16 October 2022
Next steps:
Now you have an idea of the roles and events, all you have to do is complete our volunteer registration form. Here, you can provide us with all the events and roles you are interested in. Then, once you’ve signed up with us and provided your contact details, we’ll be in touch to discuss the best opportunity/ies for you.
Event volunteer registration form
Thank you for thinking of the Stroke Association; we look forward to welcoming you as an event volunteer soon.
If you have any questions in the meantime, do not hesitate to get in touch at: eventlogistics@stroke.org.uk
What our volunteers have to say
Keith and Angela Laundon
Event: Brighton Marathon Weekend 2022
Role: Cheer point volunteers
“My wife and I both felt we needed to support the Stroke Association in view of my stroke last June. We also volunteered as we wanted to cheer on our nephew who was cycling for the Stroke Association and was sponsored by family and friends achieving a grand figure of over £600. It was a fantastic day cheering on all competitors.”
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Vicky Stoggles
Event: Brighton Marathon Weekend 2022
Role: Photographer
“I volunteered as I wanted to give back and it was also an opportunity to combine this with my passion for photography. It was an amazing day! The other volunteers were so lovely, welcoming and positive, which gave a real boost to the event as well as the marathon participants. It felt so good to help out, even in just a small way and to be able to support all involved; people's faces would light up as they were cheered on and encouraged to keep going. If anyone is thinking of volunteering I would say 100% go for it, you will not regret it!”
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Sarah Harris
Event: Great Birmingham Run 2022
Role: Cheer point volunteer
“I wanted to volunteer as I have participated in the Great Birmingham Run myself before on two occasions. I could not have completed the races without the support from the crowd cheering me on. It is such a good atmosphere on the day and the other volunteers were lovely too. My Mum had a stroke 11 years ago so I had even more reason to volunteer. I would definitely do it again.”