Cheer Volunteer - The Big Half

About The Role

The Big Half Marathon on Sunday, September 6, 2026 celebrates the diversity of London, with the route going through Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lewisham, and Greenwich, you'll bring energy and encouragement to runners, helping create a vibrant, inclusive, and unforgettable race-day atmosphere. Support participants as they take on the challenge and raise funds for vital Alzheimer's Society research and support. Sign up and become part of the action by volunteering at the cheer point.

As a Cheer Point Volunteer, you'll be the lively, supportive presence of Alzheimer's Society along the race route, encouraging and motivating participants as they push towards the finish line.

This is a fantastic opportunity to show runners how much we appreciate their dedication to supporting Alzheimer's Society, whilst helping to create a memorable, uplifting atmosphere for all runners!

Volunteers will be:

• Using provided cheer materials to make as much noise as possible and cheer on our runners.
• Be part of the team creating a high-energy and encouraging environment for participants.

This role will suit you if you

• Are friendly, energetic and enjoy being part of a large event.
• Want to gain experience in events or use your existing skills to benefit a great cause.

What you'll receive:

• Regular contact with the event team in the weeks before the event.
• An on the day contact who will greet you and support you.
• A volunteer t-shirt.
• Snacks and drinks while you volunteer.

To join the team you can register online by clicking Apply Now. Or if you have any questions, you can drop us an email at or give us a call us on .

When you volunteer at an event as part of team Alzheimer's Society, you are helping us to get one step closer to a world where dementia no longer devastates lives by supporting all of our amazing fundraisers. This support is so incredibly important in helping Alzheimer's Society carry out its mission to provide Help and Hope for those living with dementia.

Equal Opportunities

Alzheimer's Society is committed to equal opportunities. Alzheimer's Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. This means ensuring our recruitment processes are barrier free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long term condition.