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Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is a charity helping people with life-limiting illnesses across East Dorset.We promote acceptance, hope...

Volunteer Marshal

This opportunity takes place between 18 May 2024 and 19 May 2024 Closing date for applications is 11 May.

Help Walk the Walk to dance through the darkness, by clapping, cheering and supporting Walkers at their Fabulous MoonWalk Fiesta! Walk the Walk is a grant-making cancer charity that is dedicated to not only raising money and awareness for vital cancer causes, but to also encourage women, men and children to become more aware of their own potential for fitness and wellbeing. They organise the famous MoonWalk overnight power walking challenges and are immensely proud to have raised over £139m, which has been granted to research into breast and other cancers and to improve the lives of people living with cancer now.

Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th May 2024 Join the night-time party and hundreds of other Volunteers at The MoonWalk London on Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th May 2024 from Clapham Common!

Bring your energy and enthusiasm and help Walk the Walk make a difference, by supporting thousands of Walkers to get through the night and raise millions for cancer patients and research! Walk the Walk recruit hundreds of Volunteers to make The MoonWalk London a safe and enjoyable event; looking after Walkers as they take to the streets of London overnight, and above all giving them the encouragement they need to complete their epic challenge.

Saturday Evening Crew – 18th May 2024 Join in the party atmosphere at MoonWalk City, starting around 6 PM through to midnight. With things just getting started this is a busy period when the Walkers and Volunteers arrive en masse! Help them make this a night to remember by choosing one of the many different roles, including Baggage, Entrance/Start Line and Water Crew.

Saturday Overnight Crew – 18th May 2024 With roles based both in MoonWalk City and out on the route, this is the perfect opportunity to cheer on all of the wonderful Walkers. Plus, if you have any friends or family taking on the challenge, a hug and a cheer from a friendly face goes a long way and even watch them cross the Finish Line! With MoonWalk City based roles starting around 10 PM through to 6 AM Sunday morning.

Start times on the route vary between 7 –11 PM, depending on what part of the route you are based, and last on average 8 hours.

Roles include Route Marshal, Water Station, Driver and Cyclist. Transport is provided from Clapham Common.

Sunday Morning Crew – 19th May 2024 These early birds support the Walkers towards the end of their journey... the most testing and inspirational part of the challenge! Starting around 6 AM through to midday; roles include Route Marshal, Finish Line and Clean & Recycle Team.

On the night you will be provided with training, a t-shirt, cap and free light refreshments.

All roles will develop teamwork and confidence, no matter what you do on the night… so why not bring your friends and family along to share this unique experience!

To join in the fun at this iconic event and Volunteer at the MoonWalk London 2024, you will need to officially register through their website by visiting https://walkthewalk.org/challenges/volunteering-the-moonwalk-london or by getting in touch with their Volunteer Team on volunteers@walkthewalk.org.

 

 

Benefits to self

build confidence, meet people, learn new skills

Benefits to others

help support a charity

Location

MoonWalk City, Clapham Common, London, SW4 9DE

Hours per week

12-24

Transport details

Access to Volunteer Gate via Rookery Road. Clapham Common is the closest tube station.
  • Activity AreaChildren and Young People, Environmental and Conservation, Events and Festivals, Fundraising, Health and Social Care, LGBTQ+, Marketing, People, Social Media and Communications, Outdoor Activities, Physical Activity
  • Employability Skills within ActivityLeadership, Organisation, Project Research, Collaboration, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Networking, Self Management
  • FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication, Science & Technology
  • Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Partnerships for the Goals

Employability skills

  • Communication 0
  • Interpersonal 0
  • Community Action 0
  • Teamwork 0
  • Timekeeping 0
  • Relationship Building 0