Cheer Squad Volunteers for the London Marathon and more! - Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Make a real difference by joining our Cheer Squad! You’ll cheer on participants at some of the UK’s biggest sporting events as they raise vital funds for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity. Your support as a Cheer Squad volunteer helps us provide essential practical and emotional support to families caring for a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.

About the Organisation

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports families facing childhood life-threatening illness, providing vital practical and emotional care that makes everyday life more manageable during incredibly difficult times.

What you will be doing

As a Cheer Squad volunteer, you’ll help energise and encourage Rainbow Trust fundraisers at major UK sporting events in 2026. Your support will lift spirits, celebrate achievements, and highlight the vital work we do supporting families with seriously ill children.

Your duties will include:

  • Cheering and motivating participants with high-fives, claps, banners and encouragement.
  • Welcoming runners and supporters with friendly smiles and rainbow-bright enthusiasm.
  • Creating a warm, uplifting atmosphere for fundraisers and spectators.
  • Using provided cheer materials (flags, clappers, t-shirts and signs).
  • Acting as a positive ambassador for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity.

Dates and events where you might volunteer:

  • TCS London Marathon – Sunday 26 April 2026.
  • Other events in 2026 may include half marathons and community challenge runs.

You’ll usually volunteer for a few hours on event day. Full briefings and cheer point details will be shared in advance.

What's in it for you?

  • Be part of a feel-good volunteering experience at some of the UK’s biggest sporting events.
  • Make a real difference by supporting fundraisers helping families with a seriously ill child.
  • Meet new people and join a friendly, passionate Cheer Squad team.
  • Enjoy the excitement of race day without having to run.
  • Gain volunteering experience and know your encouragement truly matters.
  • Receive a volunteer briefing, on-the-day support, cheer materials and reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses.

What skills will you need?

We’re looking for volunteers who are:

  • Friendly, confident and happy engaging with the public.
  • Reliable, trustworthy and committed.
  • Team players who enjoy a lively environment.
  • Flexible and willing to help with different tasks on the day.
  • Enthusiastic and positive, bringing energy to the Cheer Squad.

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment:
Anything from a couple of hours up to a full day depending on the event. Our biggest upcoming event is the TCS London Marathon – Sunday 26 April 2026

Location:
Depending on which event you join, London and the South-East (as well as events in other parts of the UK)

How can I apply?

Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation.   It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below. 

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