Cheer Point Volunteer
Pancreatic Cancer UK
If you are enthusiastic and keen to get involved, then why not join us as a cheer point volunteer? We’d love to have you onboard! We need you to help ensure support for Pancreatic Cancer UK is the loudest and the most purple, at running and walking events! Our incredible teams of runners and walkers raise vital funds for our work and as a cheer point volunteer you will give them the boost they need to get across the finish line. By increasing our visibility, you’ll also raise awareness.
Volunteer role description Cheer Point Volunteer Team: Events Fundraising Supervisor: Event Lead When: see list of events and dates throughout the year Location: at the event location Minimum Age: 16 years – We welcome applications from people aged 16 or 17 years old. We just need your parent or guardian to complete and sign our consent form. We are Pancreatic Cancer UK. We bring more breakthroughs through research, more change through campaigning, and more support through our expert nurses. Because people with pancreatic cancer need more than hope. Why we need you: We need you to help ensure support for Pancreatic Cancer UK is the loudest and the most purple, at all our running and walking events! What you’ll be doing: • Come to one or more of our events during the year • Shout, sing, clap and join our cheer squad to give our amazing runners the best experience • Wear our purple t-shirt and represent Pancreatic Cancer UK • Ahead of the event you will need to read through our induction or join an online briefing session What you can expect from us • We will make you feel welcome, included and respected • An online or written induction to Pancreatic Cancer UK and your role • On the day support from a named supervisor • Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses in line with our Volunteer Expenses Policy • To be part of a committed team making a difference to people affected by Pancreatic Cancer Thank you very much for your interest in this role. We look forward to hearing from you. For more information on other ways of getting involved with and supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK, please register interest.
Events & Stewarding
Organising & Planning
The skills you need: • Good verbal communication • Enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team • Able to be at a cheer point for a few hours • Lots of enthusiasm and energy
Our incredible teams of runners and walkers raise vital funds for our work, and as a cheer point volunteer, you will play a vital role in giving them the boost they need to get across the finish line. You'll be part of a special squad, increasing our visibility, and raise awareness for Pancreatic Cancer UK and our important cause.
Volunteers can opt to do a half day or full day shift We will be holding our volunteer cheer points at the following events: London Landmarks Half Marathon (12th April 2026) Royal Parks London (11th October 2026) London Marathon (26th April 2026) Thames Bridges Ultra (12th September 2026) Find out more and sign up: https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/get-involved/become-an-events-volunteer/
UK wide
A list of the locations where you can volunteer at an event, can be sent via the sign up form once you have registered interest in the role.
Details of the meeting point for volunteers are shared by our Events team in the run up to an event.
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