Volunteer Events Cheer Leader

What you'll be doing

You will be part of the Young Epilepsy team at a Challenge Event e.g. London Marathon and located on the race route. You will be responsible for cheering on and supporting our runners, cyclists or walkers, encouraging them to keep going.

Cheering at events is lots of fun as you're part of the whole positive energy and event experience. It helps to lift the spirit of our participants so that they cross the finish line and feel valued for their efforts. Your time will make a huge impact in our participant's challenge, and you'll have a nice time while doing it.

What we are looking for

As a Young Epilepsy Volunteer Events Cheer Leader, you will need to have:

• Lots of enthusiasm.
• The ability to help make sure Young Epilepsy is the best cheer squad at the race.
• Good interpersonal skills: you will be talking to some of our incredible supporters' friends and family as well as the Young Epilepsy team.
• Endurance as the days can be quite long, and we have no control over the weather. It can be cold and wet or extremely hot - this is the UK!

What Support will I Get

Young Epilepsy will give you everything you need to cheer on our lovely participants: whistles, bangers, and even a free Young Epilepsy T-Shirt. The team will brief you on the runners before the event, so you know who you are cheering for.

Where are the events?

We have events in Brighton, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sussex, Scotland. You don't need to be able to travel to all these areas. Just let us know when you apply which areas would be better suited to you.

How long would I be required at the event?

It depends on the event; a normal event day starts at 9am and ends by 3pm. This is subject to change depending on the event and we are flexible. Let us know the times you are available, and we will try to make it work for you.

Benefits

Meeting new people, gaining new skills, knowledge and experience, making a difference, and helping to raise awareness of epilepsy for children and young people. Travel expenses paid - within a reasonable distance. Lunch expenses paid.

How to Apply

1. If you think this is something you would like to do and would like to find out more, please complete this form: Young Epilepsy Cheer Leader Volunteer.

We can only accept Volunteers over the age of 16.