Event Set-Up Volunteer – multiple opportunities

Doing event set-up is the best part of the job for me.  You start, in the early hours of the morning, with an empty field.  Four hours later, you have a fully functioning event site.  It’s a fantastic feeling, knowing you have played a part in creating the magic! 

”  -Nick, Race for Life and Pretty Muddy Volunteer 

Overview 

Through research we are beating cancer. Step by step. Day by day. But beating cancer is a team effort and our research isn’t possible without you.  

In every corner of the UK, 432,000 participants are limbering up to join the fight against cancer. Last year our Race for Life & Shine Night Walk events raised an incredible £31 million which will help fund life-changing research. When you join us as a volunteer, you play a pivotal role in helping us find ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.  

Whether you want to help set up at a Race for Life, Pretty Muddy or Shine Night Walk event, we’ve got 65 event set up opportunities across the UK to choose from.  

Bring your energy, smiles and passion and let’s beat cancer together.    

You can make a big difference in just a few hours. 

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support the set up of our events across the UK. Whether you’re going solo, bringing a friend or part of a larger group, your support means our events can run smoothly and raise money to fund lifesaving research. We’re looking for people who are:  

• Happy to help with the practical set up of our events  

• Willing to get stuck in 

• Good communicator 

• Flexible and can use their own initiative. 

• Team players – you’ll be joining a lovely bunch of other volunteers! 

At Cancer Research UK we know that a diverse volunteer community will help us to beat cancer. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We will happily consider making any reasonable adjustments to support volunteer applications from people with a disability or health condition. Whether you’re a first-time volunteer or a seasoned veteran, we’d love for you to join us!  

Before the event 

Once you have registered your interest in an Event Day set-up opportunity, our Events team will be in touch with more information about the opportunity.  

The Event Manager will then be in touch 4 weeks before the event with the final event details including timings, what to expect, what to bring and to answer any questions you might have.  

On the day

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You’ll meet other inspiring volunteers and be briefed by our events team staff about what to expect throughout the day. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Event Set Up Volunteer-  this is a practical role helping our events team set up the site and course ready for the following day.  From putting up site branding, flags and marquees to laying out the start and finish and helping with the course signage. 

When you volunteer at a Race for Life, Pretty Muddy or Shine Night Walk event, you make a difference. Get outside, have fun, meet fantastic people, build your confidence, and help beat cancer. Volunteering with us has a host of other benefits, including: 

• Developing new and existing skills in event management. 

• Playing your part in contributing to a good cause.  

• Helping to support your community.  

• Gaining valuable experience for future roles.  

• Gaining a unique insight into the world of the charity sector. 

• Meeting new people and having fun! 

Your commitment and location 

• Event season runs from May to October, all over the UK. 

• You can join us at one or more of our events at locations that work for you - there are 65 event locations where we need support with event set up. 

• You can commit to a time that suits you – anything from a few hours to a full day! For example, a Race for Life event set-up will run from 12pm-4pm approximately.  However please just let us know what time you can offer and we can work around your availability, 

• You can view the locations where we offer the event set-up role on the expression of interest form, here. 

The support we provide 

You will be briefed by the Event Manager when you arrive so that you know exactly what you'll be doing.  You'll then be supported and guided by them throughout the day.  

We'll also provide light refreshments and a great atmosphere which you'll be sure to love!  

Accessibility 

Our volunteering roles are open to everyone. If you have any accessibility needs or queries, please get in touch via email – volunteering@cancer.org.uk  

How to sign up 

To register your interest in one of our Event Day set-up opportunities, please complete this form.  

Please note that when you arrive on the day, you’ll be required to complete a full volunteer registration form before you begin volunteering. The Event Manager will be on hand to support.  

This means that if you do not meet our volunteering eligibility requirements, you may be unable to volunteer with us. Please refer to our Volunteering FAQs for more information. 

If you have any questions about becoming an Event Day set-up Volunteer, please email volunteering@cancer.org.uk