Wish Maker - London Marathon Cheer Squad Volunteer
Make-a-Wish
Help make a child’s wish come true – become a London Marathon Cheer Squad Volunteer! Use your energy, enthusiasm, and voice to help power our incredible runners across the London Marathon finish line and make life-changing wishes possible. This is a one-off volunteering opportunity with no ongoing commitment. You just need to be available on Sunday 26 April 2026.
Help make a child’s wish come true – become a London Marathon Cheer Squad Volunteer! Use your energy, enthusiasm, and voice to help power our incredible runners across the London Marathon finish line and make life-changing wishes possible. Event details: Date: Sunday 26th April 2026 Time: Arrive approx. 10am | Finish approx. 2:30pm Location: Tower Bridge area Nearest stations: Tower Hill / Tower Gateway (DLR) Can you spare a few hours on Sunday 26th April to support one of the most exciting days in our fundraising calendar? We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join the Make-A-Wish UK London Marathon Cheer Squad Team. You’ll be there to cheer, clap, wave banners, and bring the noise for our amazing #WishHero runners as they take on 26.2 miles for seriously ill children. Your support on the day makes a huge difference — boosting morale, creating unforgettable moments, and helping ensure our runners feel proud, supported, and celebrated. This is a one-off volunteering opportunity with no ongoing commitment. You just need to be available on Sunday 26 April 2026. You’ll be fully briefed and supported by our Challenge Events team. On the day, you will: - Arrive at the agreed London cheer location and meet fellow Make-A-Wish volunteers - Help create a vibrant, welcoming cheer spot using banners, clappers, and plenty of enthusiasm - Cheer on and motivate our #WishHero runners as they pass by - Help spot Make-A-Wish runners and make sure they feel supported and celebrated - Represent Make-A-Wish UK positively to runners and spectators Please note: we’re unable to reserve a fixed cheer spot due to crowds. A What3Words location will be shared on the morning of the race.
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What Makes a Great Cheer Spot Volunteer? - Friendly, enthusiastic, and happy to cheer loudly. - Reliable and able to arrive on time. - Comfortable standing for a few hours. - Willing to work as part of a team. - Aligned with our values: be inspiring, be magical, be inclusive - No previous volunteering experience is needed — just bring your energy and a positive attitude.
What You Will Gain - The joy of knowing your time directly supports life-changing wishes. - A fun, uplifting day as part of an inspiring national event. - The chance to meet other Make-A-Wish volunteers and supporters.
This volunteering is for just one day - Sunday 26th April 2026. Arrive approx. 10am | Finish approx. 2:30pm.
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Location: Tower Bridge area, London Nearest stations: Tower Hill / Tower Gateway (DLR)
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