Volunteer Photographer – Help capture the magic of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival

• Diabetes Scotland

• VO102796

We are Diabetes Scotland part of Diabetes UK. We’re the UK’s leading charitable funder of diabetes research. For 90 years, our research has been behind some of the biggest leaps forward in diabetes care and changed lives for the better.

We’re looking for passionate volunteer photographer to support us at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on Sunday
26 May at Musselburgh near Edinburgh. We need someone to help capture the spirit of the day and our amazing UK runners and our events team and volunteers. Your photos will showcase our events, community activities, and the people we support—raising awareness, engaging supporters, and driving our mission forward. Join us in making a difference through the power of photography!

Experience required
We welcome photographers of all experience levels, as long as you have:
• Access to a DSLR or high-quality digital camera.
• Your own photography and editing equipment (including software).
• An eye for capturing engaging and impactful moments.
• Confidence in working independently and taking initiative.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a variety of people.
• Previous experience using photo editing software.
• Experience following a photographic brief (preferred but not essential).
• Being organised and reliable.

Please note: Volunteer photographers should have their own insurance for equipment protection. Diabetes UK cannot cover damage, loss, or theft of personal photography equipment.

Experience required

This event will include a bit of walking between the marathon route, the cheer point and the charity village.

Travel details

You'll be meeting us at the EMF charity village at Pinkie St Peter Primary School but full details will be given.

Travel expenses

Travel to and from the charity village will be covered.

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