Junior Park Run Core Team of Volunteers

An exciting opportunity for a Core Team of Junior Park Run volunteers required for a free, fun and friendly weekly (Sunday am) 2k event for juniors aged 4-14 years old.

About the Organisation

Junior Park Run (run by London Borough of Sutton - Public Health & Wellbeing)

What you will be doing

The exciting new Wilson’s School Junior Park Run is a free, fun and friendly weekly 2K event and will be held every Sunday at 9am. This parkrun is expected to launch during the school summer holidays 2024. The run is put on for 4-14 year olds but our volunteers need to be adults.

The Core Team does not need to be DBS checked.

Examples of Core Team Volunteer roles include:
First Timers Welcome - providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for first timers and visitors by describing parkrun, its inclusiveness and ethos, and highlighting course-specific information.
Timekeeper(s) - recording the finish times of all participants at the events (using the Virtual Volunteer app).
Marshalls - give directions and ensure the safety of the course and cheerleading.
Warm-up leader - taking everyone through a short pre-defined warm-up routine.
Tail Walker - sets off at the start of the event and walks at the back of the field. A tail walker is entitled to receive both a volunteer credit and a walk/run credit.

Age Range: We can accept applications for under 18s, including from 16+.

What's in it for you?

You will have the opportunity to be part of a new local community event that will be fun and offer you the opportunity to makes friends.

What skills will you need?

"Activities
Community Work,Youth Work,Sport & Coaching,General & Helping

Skills & Attributes
Working part of Team, Motivator, Communication Skills, Helpful & Caring

Skills Description
We are looking for anyone who loves to help in the great outdoors."

What's the time commitment and where? 


Either every Sunday at 9am for the Core Team of volunteers but ad-hoc volunteers are also required

Location at Wilson's School, Mollison Drive, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9JW"

How can I apply?

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