------Please note: This is a voluntary (unpaid) role. There is no remuneration. ------
Walk For A Cure is a family friendly 5k walk for everyone impacted by dementia. A cure is within our grasp, together we can make it happen.
By volunteering at Walk For A Cure you will be creating an environment where people impacted by dementia can gather together, share experiences, and take steps to stop dementia in its tracks.
What you will be doing:
At this event, your role could be:
- Greeter - welcoming walkers to the event village, generating a positive atmosphere, and helping to bring a warm personality to the day's event.
- Event Village - helping with arrival and registration, handing out lanyards, t-shirts, medals and engaging with the public.
- Route Marshal - guiding walkers along the route, ensuring safety of walkers at crossings and junctions. Giving walkers encouragement as they go past.
- Photographer - capturing action shots to showcase the feel of the event. (Photographers may be required to marshal alongside this role).
Route marshals will require a reasonable level of general fitness to walk (unaided) to the furthest point on the 5k route (if required). All volunteer duties are based outside, so you will need to be comfortable in the outdoors and enthusiastic in all weather.
When:
Sunday 26 July 2026, approximately 9:00am-1:00pm
Where:
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, EH8 8HG
Who
- All volunteers must be 18+ years old.
- You'll need good people skills to interact with others.
- An organised team player and good communicator.
Under 18s are welcome to accompany you but remain your responsibility during the event.
The benefits for you
- Be part of a friendly team
- A team leader will welcome and support you
- You’ll make the event a success and feel good for doing it
- We can reimburse reasonable expenses such as travel
To register to volunteer, click 'Apply'
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please get in touch. Email: Volunteer@alzheimersresearchuk.org or phone 0300 111 5555.
Job Type: Volunteer
Pay: From £0.01 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
