Parkrun Volunteers

• Wallaceneuk Parkrun

• VO101184

Multiple different roles to aid the parkrun on Saturday mornings.

Different roles:

1. Time keeper – stop watch to time the runners.


2. Position tokens – giving out the tokens to the runners as they finish.


3. Barcode scanner – scanning the runners barcodes as they finish.


4. Marshal – standing out on the course to make sure the runners go the correct direction.


5. Tailwalker and parkwalker – walking behind the last runner to make sure no-one is left behind.


6. Carpark marshal – helping people park sensibly in the carpark.


7. Photographer – taking photos at the event for our Facebook page.


8. Pre-event set-up – helping setting up the run before the event.


9. Finish token sorter – sorting all the tokens out at the end of the run.


10. Report writer – writing a short report about the run for the Facebook page.

Experience required

No minimum age though anyone under 16 would need an adult supervisor for the marshal, parkwalker, tailwalker and carpark manager roles.

Travel details

Wallaceneuk, Old Jedburgh Road, Kelso, Scottish Borders

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Training details

Training is done at the event but all the roles are fairly simple and easy to pick up. Welcome to shadow for a week or two first if desired.

Availability

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Volunteers (aged 12-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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