London Marathon Cheer Point Volunteer (27 April)
Child Bereavement UK
Be part of one of London's biggest sporting events, the London Marathon, as it passes through Tower Hamlets! We are looking for warm, friendly (and noisy!) volunteers with the ability to energise our cheerpoint and motivate our runners at the London Marathon on Sunday 27 April 2025. The cheer point will be located on The Highway A1203 (postcode E1W 2BF) in the Wapping/St Katharine’s/Shadwell area. Volunteers will be needed from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Apply by 23 April.
Child Bereavement UK are looking for warm, friendly (and noisy!) volunteers with the ability to energise our cheer point and motivate our runners at the London Marathon on Sunday 27 April 2025, whilst soaking up the amazing atmosphere of the event. The cheerpoint will be located on The Highway A1203 (postcode E1W 2BF) in the Wapping/St Katharine’s/Shadwell area. Volunteers will be needed from 10.30am to 3.30pm on 27 April. We also need a small number of volunteers to help with our post-race celebration. You will either be meeting our runners at the charity meet point to guide them to our location in St James’ Park, or helping to run our post-race celebration area by welcoming family and friends of runners, and offering refreshments. Please note that both roles are outdoors. The deadline for applying is 23 April.
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We are looking for warm, friendly (and noisy!) volunteers who are adaptable and happy to follow instruction. Please note that role is outdoors.
• Meet new people and make a huge difference to our runners by supporting them to reach the finish line. • Enjoy the friendly and exciting atmosphere and get a great view of the race. • Cheering on Child Bereavement UK fundraisers who are taking on a challenge to raise vital funds, helping us to support bereaved children, parents and families to rebuild their lives, when a child grieves or when a child dies. • Staff support and briefing on the day. • Everything you need to cheer on our participants. • A Child Bereavement UK volunteer t-shirt to wear during your shift. • Light refreshments will be available.
Volunteers will be needed from 10.30am to approximately 3.30pm on Sunday 27 April 2025. You will get a break during this time. This is a one off event and only requires 5 hours of your time.
E1W 2BF
The Highway, A1203, Tower Hamlets
The nearest station that you can use on the day is Wapping. The roads between Shadwell/Aldgate East stations and the cheer point will be blocked off for the Marathon.
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