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About this event
About Alzheimer's Research UK
Almost one million people are living with dementia today. Tragically, not one of them will survive. Alzheimer’s Research UK exists to change that. As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we are working to revolutionise the way this condition is treated, diagnosed and prevented. And this will drive forward our progress to a cure.
To do this, we’re investing in the best research, powering the most forward-thinking scientists and joining forces with world-class organisations. With your support, we promise we will not stop until dementia can no longer destroy lives. We are Alzheimer’s Research UK. We exist for a cure.
About the Event
Walk For A Cure is a family friendly 5k walk for everyone impacted by dementia. A cure is within our grasp, together we can make it happen.
By volunteering at Walk For A Cure you will be creating an environment where people impacted by dementia can gather together, share experiences, and take steps to stop dementia in its tracks.
Volunteering details
At this event, your role could be:
Greeter: welcoming walkers to the event village, generating a positive atmosphere, and helping to bring a warm personality to the day's event.
Event Village: helping with arrival and registration, handing out lanyards, t-shirts, medals and engaging with the public.
Route Marshal: guiding walkers along the route, ensuring safety of walkers at crossings and junctions. Giving walkers encouragement as they go past.
Photographer: capturing action shots to showcase the feel of the event. (Photographers may be required to marshal alongside this role).
Route marshals will require a reasonable level of general fitness to walk (unaided) to the furthest point on the 5k route (if required). All volunteer duties are based outside, so you will need to be comfortable in the outdoors and enthusiastic in all weather.
When: Sunday 26 July 2026, approximately 9:00am-1:30pm
Where: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, EH8 8AZ
Who: All volunteers must be 18+ years old.
You'll need good people skills to interact with others.
An organised team player and good communicator.
The benefits for you:
Be part of a friendly team
A team leader will welcome and support you
You’ll make the event a success and feel good for doing it
We can reimburse reasonable expenses such as travel
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please get in touch.
Email: [email protected] or phone 0300 111 5555.
We look forward to welcoming you on board soon!
Any contribution big or small can make a huge difference. There are many benefits to yourself and others when you volunteer!