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Trek26 Giant’s Causeway Volunteer Saturday 30th May- various roles
Alzheimer’s Society
Sign up here: www.alzheimers.org.uk/trek26-giants-causeway-volunteer
We have various roles and shift times available throughout the day.
Trek26 is a series of treks in stunning locations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Trekkers have the option to trek either 26 or 13 miles. Thousands of people take on the challenge each year to raise money in support of people with dementia.
Why we need you!
Trekking a marathon or half-marathon is no mean feat so we love to give our trekkers as much support as possible on the day. This could be a cup of tea at one of our rest stops, a friendly word of encouragement on the route, or a triumphant cheer across the finish line. We can guarantee that it means the world to our trekkers.
This role will be perfect for you if you are:
• Friendly, welcoming and enjoy being part of a large event.• Flexible and willing to take on a variety of different tasks as needed.• A good communicator and are comfortable talking to people from all walks of life.
What you’ll receive
Your role on the day is just as important as our trekkers so to ensure you feel valued and supported we’ll make sure receive:
Regular contact with the Trek26 team in the weeks before the event
An on the day contact who will greet you and support you
Travel expenses are reimbursed
Snacks and drinks while you volunteer
The route
Both the 26 mile and 13 mile routes start at Carrick-a-rede. The vast majority of the trek is completed on the Causeway Coast path, with stunning views the whole way and a mixture of terrain including cliff paths, secluded beaches, and wide bays. The 13 mile route finishes at Bushfoot Golf Club, while the 26 mile route continue along the coastal path to Port Stewart before heading inland to Coleraine and Ulster University to finish.
A full route map will be coming soon.
As our trekkers make their way around the route, they refresh at our rest stops.
As a rest stop volunteer you will be:
Cheering trekkers into their rest stop
Chatting to trekkers and checking on their wellbeing
Making hot drinks/fill water bottles
Encourage trekkers to take snacks
Explaining the next section of the route and offering encouragement
Most of our rest stops are in rural locations so we ask that rest stop volunteers have a car. Most of our routes are in rural locations so we ask that volunteers have their own transport or are familiar with public transport.
At the end of a long day, trekkers will triumphantly cross the finish line!
As a finish line volunteer you will be:
Cheering trekkers across the finish line
Handing out well-deserved medals and prosecco
Taking photos of trekkers
Making hot drinks and filling water bottles
Supporting with selling merchandise
Most of our event hubs are in rural locations so we ask that volunteers have their own transport or are familiar with public transport.
Volunteers aged 16-17 must obtain parent or guardian consent before registering. Consent should be provided by completing this form.
Volunteers aged 14-15 must be accompanied on event day by a parent or guardian, who must register on their behalf and provide consent by completing this form.
Please note, due to the nature of our volunteer roles, we are not able to accept volunteers under the age of 14.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Cheering trekkers into their rest stop
- Chatting to trekkers and checking on their wellbeing
- Making hot drinks/fill water bottles
Skills and experience gained
Skills and experience gained Communication Skills Event Support Guiding
Causes supported
Causes supported Community Disability Services Family Support
Trek26 Giant’s Causeway Volunteer Saturday 30th May- various roles
Alzheimer’s Society
Causeway Coast and Glens, UK
Flexible – hours are based on your availability and other factors
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