Cheer Team Volunteer (London Marathon Cheer Station 2026)
Posted 9 days 3 hours ago by The Blue Cross
Every year hundreds of amazing people take on our Challenge Events raising vital funds to help pets in need. But you don't have to be a marathon runner to make a difference - we need your help too! The Community and Events team needs enthusiastic volunteers to join our cheer teams at events such as the London Marathon and the Oxford Half. You'll be an important part of our support team, encouraging our fundraisers at key mass participation events throughout the year.
Why we want youAre you outgoing and enjoy interacting with people? Do you enjoy attending live events? We would love you to join us and help us help more pets in need.
What you will be doing- Attending mass participation events such as the London Marathon and Oxford Half
- Setup and takedown of flags and banners (all items will be provided)
- Cheering and encouraging Blue Cross participants as they take part in their challenge
- Be a part of creating an amazing atmosphere
- Acting as an ambassador for Blue Cross at all times during the event
- A friendly, happy, and excitable personality
- Happy to be part of a team
- Good time keeping and reliability
- Willingness to make yourself heard and be seen through the crowds
- A willingness to travel to and from events
- You'll gain a variety of experience for your CV
- You'll meet new people and get involved with your local community
- You'll have great fun with likeminded people
- You'll be helping more pets in need
Blue Cross holds inclusion as a core organisational value. We positively encourage applications from eligible volunteers regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. We actively embrace our differences and know that it is our differences that make us unique. You are very welcome at Blue Cross, without the need to hide any part of who you are.