Hours Per Week
5
One off Event Volunteer
Minimum Age:
18+
Level of Criminal Record Check for this role
Criminal Record Check Not Required
External Advertising End Date
04 Oct 2026

About The Role

The Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday, October 4, 2026 is Wales' largest mass participation event, with fantastic crowd support on race day that you can be a part of by joing us this in the fight against dementia to help fund vital support and life-changing research.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 [email protected] or give us a call us on 0300 222 5808.

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.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

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