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Royal Parks Half Marathon cheer station
Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)
W2 2UH
5 positions available
Description
Breakthrough T1D is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help create an unforgettable atmosphere for runners taking part in a half marathon while raising funds to support people affected by type 1 diabetes. As a Cheer Point Volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in motivating participants along the route and helping them reach the finish line with a smile. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity to be part of an exciting event day, supporting dedicated runners and their families while contributing to an important cause. Your energy and encouragement can make a huge difference, especially when runners are facing the most challenging parts of their journey. As a volunteer, you’ll: -Cheer on Breakthrough T1D runners throughout the event. -Help make the cheer station the loudest and most encouraging point on the route. -Look out for runners wearing Breakthrough T1D tops and help fellow volunteers spot and support them. -Welcome and support family members and friends who come along to cheer on their loved ones. -Create a positive, inclusive, and motivating atmosphere for everyone passing through the cheer point. You’ll receive a Volunteer Handbook with everything you need to know about volunteering with Breakthrough T1D, along with a volunteer information pack containing event details, timings, maps, and guidance for the day. A member of staff will be available to support you before the event, and on the day you’ll be supported by the Breakthrough T1D team managing the cheer station. To help you get into the spirit of the event, you’ll be provided with a Breakthrough T1D t-shirt and plenty of cheering materials, including flags and bang-bang sticks. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with the organisation’s volunteer policies. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the excitement of a major sporting event, meet like-minded volunteers, and make a real difference to runners fundraising for an important cause.
- Email expression of interest
If volunteers are under the age of 18 they will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is over 18 and will be responsible for them while they volunteer.
This role may require you to be outside and on your feet for a long time. We will not provide any seating, but you will be welcome to take breaks when you need to.
- Travel / Mileage
When do you need me? Date: Sunday 11 October 2026 Time: Our staff will be there from 8am to set up. You can arrive any time from this point, but we ask you to be there by 10am at the latest. The cheer station will be packed down when it is clear that all Breakthrough T1D runners have run past. We anticipate this will be approximately 2pm. However, if you’re not able to stay for the full day, any amount of time you are able to provide is greatly appreciated.
There will be no parking nearby on the day. The cheer point is a 5 minute walk from Hyde Park Corner station (Piccadilly Line). Other nearby stations are Bond Street (Jubilee, Central, Elizabeth Lines) and Edgeware Road (Hammersmith & City, Circle and District Lines). There are also plenty of local bus routes, but some of these may not be running due to road closures.
- Volunteer handbook available
- Volunteer will have named supervisior
- Must live or work locally
- Volunteering venue wheelchair accessible
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The cheer station is located in Hyde Park, near the Band Stand.
- Health & Social Care
What skills or experience do I need? No experience is necessary. We are just looking for people who are enthusiastic about supporting the charity and who aren’t afraid to get stuck in and create a fun atmosphere for our runners and their supporters. Please note: this role may require you to be outside and on your feet for a long time. We will not provide any seating, but you will be welcome to take breaks when you need to. if you are under the age of 18 you will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is over 18 and will be responsible for you while you volunteer.
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