Cheer Point Volunteer for the Edinburgh Marathon festival 25th May 2025.

Blood Cancer UK (Aberdeen)
VO103018

As a Cheer Point Volunteer, you’ll be at the heart of the action, inspiring and encouraging participants at our events. Your enthusiasm will help create an uplifting atmosphere and a sense of community that makes a lasting impression.
By volunteering at events, you'll be at the heart of all the action! You’ll inspire and motivate participants at our amazing events and cheer on their incredible efforts to support Blood Cancer UK. Volunteering at events will take about 3-4 hours of your time.

You’ll need bring lots of energy and enthusiasm to support others through cheering participants on, chatting with spectators, and helping to create a fun, welcoming vibe. It’s an unpaid role, but no experience is needed – just a big smile and a willingness to get stuck in and make a difference!

Please note that this role involves standing for long periods with limited seating available, so volunteers should be comfortable standing for several hours. The minimum age for this role is 18.

Key activities:

Cheer on and encourage participants, creating a lively and positive atmosphere while offering support at the cheer points.

Create an inclusive environment by engaging with spectators, ensuring everyone feels welcomed and motivated.

Represent Blood Cancer UK with positivity and enthusiasm.

Most importantly, have fun and enjoy being part of our amazing team!

Experience required

About you – what skills, experience and qualities will you need for the role?:
-Great communication and a positive, energetic and uplifting attitude.
-A passion for supporting events and working with others.
-Ability to provide a friendly and supportive presence for attendees
-Flexible and ready to help wherever needed during the event
-Team player who works well with others
-Ability to stand for long periods (limited seating available)
-Reliable and punctual to ensure smooth event flow.

Travel details

Edinburgh Marathon Festival. You'll be placed at various points along the marathon route. We'll give you your point when we contact you.
General public transport to Edinburgh includes:

By Train
Departure Station: Glasgow Queen Street Station
Arrival Station: Edinburgh Waverley Station
Operator: ScotRail
Frequency: Every 15–30 minutes
Journey Time: Approximately 50 minutes

By Bus
Operator: Scottish Citylink 900 Service
Departure Point: Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
Arrival Point: Edinburgh Bus Station (near Princes Street)
Frequency: Every 15 minutes, 24/7
Journey Time: Approximately 1 hour 18 minutes