Great North Run Cheer Squad Volunteer - 7th September 2025

Mencap

  • Bognor Regis, West Sussex
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
On Sunday 7 September, we'll once again be cheering on our team of amazing Team Mencap runners as they take on the Great North Run 2025. For this, we'll have a cheer point on route to encourage, support, and thank our runners. The Great North Run is one of Mencap's big fundraising running events and we want to give our Team Mencap runners as much support as possible by having a big cheer point on route. Showing support is so important to runners and your enthusiasm and energy will encourage our runners all the way to the finish line.We'll provide you with full details and a brief ahead of event day, including how to get there, what to wear, and what to bring, but here is all the key information you need to know right now:What: The Great North Run 2025
Date: Sunday 7 September 2025
Time: 10:30am to approx 2:00pm
Where: Coniston Road, NE10 0XBOur events are vital to Mencap, bringing people together to share experiences, launch programmes and celebrate successes! They also often help to raise funds for our services, such as the Mencap Direct helpline, advocacy services, and national campaigns such as Treat me Well.
We hold lots of events throughout the year, including bike rides and runs from 10km all the way up to Marathons. We also do art showings, bucket collections, garden parties, Christmas wrapping sessions, and lots more!You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive team alongside volunteers with and without a learning disability. You will represent Mencap and help to promote our work and raise awareness for people with a learning disability at iconic events across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.What you'll be doing:
  • Cheering our runners
  • Making lots of noise with clappers and whistles
  • Waving flags
  • Thanking people for running for Mencap
As a Mencap Volunteer you will be:
  • Friendly and Approachable
  • Reliable, Kind and Patient
  • A good communicator (including listener)
  • Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary
  • Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
To apply click hereOr contactJOB ID:34221BenefitsAs a Mencap volunteer you will:
  • You'll get to meet new people and be part of a team and you'll get a Mencap t-shirt to wear
  • You'll get a sense of pride and achievement from supporting our runners
  • You'll feel supported, appreciated, and valued
  • You'll be able to claim travel expenses (up to £10)
About MencapAbout Mencap
Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.
We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.

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