Event volunteer, St Leonards

What you’ll be doing

We have many volunteering roles on offer at our events. Let us know in the ‘Comments’ section of your application if you’d prefer a particular role, or our Events team can place you wherever you’re needed most on the day. We’ll provide a full briefing when you arrive, so you feel confident and excited to get stuck in. No matter what role you do, you’ll know you’re making a huge difference to those taking part in our amazing events.

Setting up and packing down the event. This may include helping to set up the course and marshal stations, putting up marquees and flags, getting water to the finish line and clearing up after the event has finished.

Course Marshal and Obstacle Marshal

You could be located at one of our Course Marshal points, cheering and encouraging our participants and helping them to navigate their way around the course. At our Pretty Muddy events, as an Obstacle Marshal you’ll get the opportunity to guide participants as they climb, crawl and slide their way around the obstacles and help them get as muddy as possible!

You will help answer queries from participants and spectators during the event. This could include anything from simple directions to processing on-the-day entries, and of course being a friendly and welcoming face to our participants.

You will guide, support and motivate participants by cycling parts of the route. This role requires that you bring your own bike, suitable to the terrain of the course.

Pace Maker

For 10k races, you’ll help to pace our 10k participants to meet their time. This opportunity is perfect for keen runners.

The kind of person we’re looking for

We’re seeking individuals and groups who are:

• Engaging, friendly and keen to make sure everyone has a brilliant day.
• Flexible and willing to get stuck in and help.
• Team players – you’ll be joining a lovely bunch of other volunteers.
• Brimming with energy, smiles and passion to help us beat cancer together.

Volunteer age and eligibility

Any volunteers under the age of 18 will need permission from a parent or legal guardian and will need to be accompanied by this responsible adult at the event. We only accept volunteers over 18 years of age for the following roles: Course Marshal, Cycle Marshal. You must be living in the UK to volunteer with us.

Support during the event

We want you to have the best experience at our events and ensure you get the most out of your volunteering experience. We will:

• Contact you in the lead‑up to the day so you know what to expect and what to bring.
• Give you a full briefing on arrival.
• Support and guide you throughout the day.
• Provide meals and snacks as appropriate.
• Cover your travel and other reasonable out‑of‑pocket expenses, as agreed with your Event Manager.

What you’ll gain

Volunteering with us has a host of benefits for you too, including:

• Gaining skills and experience in the events and charity sector.
• Meeting like‑minded people and having fun.
• Making a difference in your community and helping drive progress for people affected by cancer.