Cheer Squad Volunteer - Oxford Half Marathon

Name: Cheer Squad Volunteer - Oxford Half Marathon
Start: 2025-10-12T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-12T11:00:00+01:00
Location: Oxford

Schedule

Sun Oct 12 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Oxford | Oxford, EN

Join us at the Oxford Half Marathon by signing up to our Cheer Squad. A team of 200 Alzheimer's Research UK supporters are taking part this year raising vital funds for dementia research. The route showcases Oxford's stunning architecture and university colleges.
Your support will keep them striding onto the finish line!
"Thank you for the cheer points along the way they really were the best and were so desperately needed to keep me going." (Previous ARUK runner)
What: Cheering clapping photography and enthusiasm!
Where: Central Oxford (we will have a designated cheer squad location full details tbc nearer event)
When: Sunday 12th October 2025 approx. 10am-1:00pm (or however much time you can spare!)
Alzheimer's Research UK will reimburse reasonable out of pocket expenses such as travel (up to £25.00 per volunteer) within agreed guidelines.
To find out more about the role please visit: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/volunteering/cheer-squads
To register to volunteer please visit: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/volunteering/cheer-squads/ and select ‘SUN 12 October- Oxford Oxford Half Marathon’ from the list when prompted.
We’ll provide you with all the materials you might want on the day including tambourines whistles accessories and a fantastic t-shirt!
Being a Cheer Squad volunteer is a great opportunity to:
Volunteer alongside your friends and family at a fantastic event.
Give back to your local community.
Meet new people who may have similar experiences to you.
Gain experience of charity events management.
Contribute volunteering hours to your course or studies.
Build confidence by volunteering in a team with dozens of other volunteers.
Support a cause that is relevant to you - one in two people know someone affected by dementia.
Become part of the Alzheimer’s Research UK volunteering community with other opportunities available to you.
Encourage your friends and family to come too!
If you have any questions please contact the volunteering team by email: [email protected] or telephone 0300 111 5555.