Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity. We are dedicated to making breakthroughs in diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and cure.
Dementia is caused by physical diseases, and diseases can be cured.
Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we fund and deliver pioneering research. We challenge the way people think about dementia and bring together the people and organisations who can speed up progress.
We believe that medical research can and will deliver life-changing preventions, treatments and one day, a cure for dementia. Alzheimer’s Research UK exists to make this happen.
With your support, we’ll make breakthroughs possible.
What does the opportunity involve doing?
Alzheimer’s Research UK is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our awesome Cheer Squad at the Brighton Marathon 2022 on Sunday 10 April.
With a stunning coastal backdrop in one of the country’s most vibrant cities, the Brighton Marathon gets bigger and better every year! Renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd support, the course winds through the city streets, finishing up on the spectacular Brighton seafront.
We need you, your family and friends to whoop and cheer as loud as you can at our designated cheer point to give our #TeamARUK runners a vital boost as they go past, encouraging them to keep going and helping them achieve their goal.
We’ll provide you with all the materials you require including banners, balloons, whistles and cheering sticks to make you stand out in the crowd!
Your support will make a massive difference to our runners and encourage them to reach their targets. In 2021 our Cheer Squads supported runners in events across the UK raising upwards of £1.3 million! Your help will be a key contributor to raising vital funds for dementia research.
Time Commitment
• 10:30am – 4:30pm approx. (we appreciate whatever time you can spare, whether you can join us for the whole day or just an hour or two!)
• We’ll provide you with an event brief with the exact cheer point location details and corresponding timings.
Practical considerations
• Plan your journey to the cheer station in advance.
• Dress for all weathers!
What induction, training and support is offered?
In return, as one of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Cheer squad volunteers you’ll benefit from:
• Gaining a new volunteering experience and meeting an enthusiastic team of people.
• Soaking up the unbeatable atmosphere of an iconic event set in spectacular surroundings.
• Getting an insight into the charity sector and how sporting events are managed.
• Support from a dedicated member of staff who will provide advanced briefing and a cheer team leader who will be on hand to support you throughout your volunteering on the day.
• All cheer squad materials will be provided including a free Alzheimer’s Research UK orange T-Shirt.
• Reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
What skills or qualities are needed?
What are we looking for?
• Enthusiasm!
• A passion for supporting and motivating our #TeamARUK runners!
• Commitment to be bold, loud and extremely orange!
Date added
11th February 2022
Organisation
Location
Alzheimers Research Uk
Unit 3 Riverside
Granta Park
Cambridge
Deadline for applications
31 Mar 2022
Categories
Other groups
Activities
Helping at a one off event or festival Volunteering as part of a team
Disabled access?
No
Expenses paid?
Yes
Childcare available?
No
Contact name
Katie Bartlett
Phone number
03001115333
Email address
volunteer@alzheimersresearchuk.org
https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/how-you-can-help/volunteering/cheer-squads/
