Colour Run - Volunteering Opportunities - Forget Me Not Children's Hospice

Can you help support on the day of our flagship event.

We are looking for volunteer support to help with a variety of roles at our Colour Run event.

In 2022 the Colour Run event raised £35,000 for Forget Me Not Children's Hospice, every single penny of which went towards helping the local children with life-shortening conditions and their families we support. We are returning to Greenhead Park in 2023 and need your help.

Help us paint the park and volunteer your time and skills to help us put on this amazing fundraising event.

Event: Colour Run

Venue: Greenhead Park, Huddersfield. HD1 4DT

Date: Saturday 20th May 2023

Times: 8.30am - 4.30pm (timings of each role will vary)

Roles: set up volunteer, registration volunteer, route marshal volunteer, cheer point marshal volunteer, stall volunteer and clear down volunteer.

Role information

Set up volunteer - To assist with setting up the event. This will includes unloading vans, erecting gazebos, moving equipment. PLEASE NOTE - this role is a very manual role.

Registration volunteer - To assist with checking people in upon arrival, handing out t-shirts, collecting emergency contact details, registering new participants and handing out medals.

Route marshal volunteer - To assist with manning the route, to give people directions around the route, work alongside another volunteer to ensure the marshal point is always covered, alert first aiders if required on route. PLEASE NOTE - this roles requires standing for long periods of time.

Cheer point marshal volunteer - To assist with the event experience, cheer on participants as they walk, run or jog around the route. To be situated at a certain point along the route. PLEASE NOTE - this roles requires standing for long periods. You might be asked to cover route marshal if there is not enough cover.

Stall volunteer - To assist with selling branded merchandise, and paint, to take payments by cash and card. To ensure the stalls are manned at all times.

Clear down volunteer - To assist with breaking down the event. This will includes loading vans, dismantling gazebos, moving equipment, cleaning pathways and collecting rubbish. PLEASE NOTE - this role is a very manual role.

For any questions or further information please contact [email protected]

Frequently asked questions -

Can I volunteer for more than one role throughout the day?

Yes, if you would like to volunteer for multiple roles please email events@forgetmenotchild in order for the event manager to ensure the multiple roles can be worked alongside each other with timings and logistics of the park.

I would like to volunteer, however I will struggle to get childcare, can my child volunteer as well?

This will depend on the child's age.

Anyone 14 or above can volunteer as long as we have consent from a parent or guardian. If you would like to volunteer and bring your children (under 14 years old) along with you, they cannot register as a volunteer and will not be given a volunteer role, they can attend with you, however, they are your sole responsibility, please consider whether you can fulfill the volunteer role as well as look after the child. If you are unsure and want to discuss please contact us.

I am unable to stand for long periods of time, is there a role I can support with?

There might be measures we can put in place in order for you to be able to support still, please contact us to discuss which role might be suitable.

What are the event timings?

11am Registration opens

11.30am Event opens

1.15pm Warm-up

1.25pm Registration closes

1.30pm 5km run starts

1.40pm 3km run starts

2.15pm Colour Party!

3pm Event closes

Useful volunteering links -

https://www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/volunteering/volunteer-faqs

Younger volunteers - https://www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/volunteering/young-volunteers

Other volunteering opportunities - https://www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/volunteering/volunteer-opportunities

If you have any questions please get in touch [email protected]

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