“I want people to cross the finish line with a big smile. I like to do the stage warm up and then run to the finish line. I’ll jump up and down, wave, and cheer. I get a lot of people coming up and saying thank you. It can be hard for people to get through. You hear people telling their stories, and you feel like you’re helping to combat it.” -Jon, Race for Life and Pretty Muddy Volunteer Overview Through research we are beating cancer. Step by step. Day by day. But beating cancer is a team effort and our research isn’t possible without you. In every corner of the UK, 400,000 participants are limbering up to join the fight against cancer. Last year our Race for Life events raised an incredible £26 million which will help fund life-changing research. When you join us on event day, you play a pivotal role in helping us find ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. Bring your energy, smiles and passion and let’s beat cancer together. You can make a big difference in just a few hours. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our events across the UK. Whether you’re going solo, bringing a friend or part of a larger group, your support means our events can run smoothly and raise money to fund lifesaving research. We’re looking for people who are: Engaging, friendly and keen to make sure everyone has a brilliant day. Willing to get stuck in and help. Good communicators. Flexible and can use their own initiative. Team players – you’ll be joining a lovely bunch of other volunteers At Cancer Research UK we know that a diverse volunteer community will help us to beat cancer. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Before the event The Event Manager will be in touch 4 weeks before the event with the final event details including timings, what to expect, what to bring and to answer any questions you might have. On the day You’ll meet other inspiring volunteers and be briefed by our events team staff about the day ahead. What you’ll be doing Before the event, you can give us your preference for what you’d like to do on the day. Below are the different roles we have on offer: Event Site Volunteer - Setting up and packing down the event. Course Marshal & Obstacle Marshal - Cheering and encouraging participants, helping them navigate the course. Enquiries & Admin Volunteer - Answering queries from participants and spectators. Cycle Volunteer - Guiding, supporting, and motivating participants by cycling parts of the route. The benefits you can expect Volunteering at a Race for Life or Pretty Muddy event allows you to make a difference while enjoying various benefits, including: Developing new skills in event management. Contributing to a good cause. Supporting your community. Gaining experience for future roles. Meeting new people and having fun Your commitment and location Event season runs from May to July across the UK. You can join us at one or more events at your preferred locations. Most events take place on weekends, with some weekday evening events. Commit to a few hours to a full day according to your availability. The support we provide You will be briefed by our event team staff upon arrival and supported throughout the event. Accessibility Our roles are open to everyone. Contact us for any accessibility needs. How to sign up Click on the Apply Now link at the top of the page, fill out the form, and we’ll be in touch