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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Scotland’s Memory Walk Events Volunteer

About this event

Family, friends and colleagues will be coming together to honour and remember their loved ones at Alzheimer Scotland’s Dundee Memory Walk. Would you like to help support the running of this event, which aims for all participants to enjoy old memories while creating new ones?

Volunteering details

Alzheimer Scotland is accepting applications from people to join a team of Fundraising and Engagement Volunteers to support the setting up and delivery of our Dundee Memory Walk 2025. Taking place in with the RPC Dundee you can make a significant difference helping participants to celebrate the people we love while raising vital funds for Dementia.

Your role on the day would include the following tasks:


  1. Assisting with the set up/break down at the venue which will include setting up of welcome signage, banners, posters, music system and Alzheimer Scotland information tents/tables and reception desk.

  2. Meeting and greeting of our supporters/event participants, friends, and family, helping to guide them from arrival to the stadium, through the reception area and to the start point of the walk. Volunteers will be supported to sign post any questions and queries to a member of the Fundraising and Engagement and Brain Health Team that attendees may have.

  3. Meeting and greeting of guest speakers, supporting locality and Brain Health Scotland teams with the setting up of their stands

  4. Supporting the provision of bottled water and fruit to all participants throughout the event.

  5. Cheer squad participation to encourage our fantastic supporters/event participants as they complete their 5k walk.


No experience of volunteering or in-depth knowledge of Dementia is necessary as full support will be provided by the Fundraising and Engagement Team on the day, with a volunteer briefing provided. It is important that volunteers enjoy meeting and talking to new people and feel able to sign post requests and queries when required.


Experience required

While no volunteering experience is required, It is important that volunteers enjoy meeting and talking to new people and feel able to sign post requests and queries when required.

Travel details

RPC Dundee, Caird Park, Main Loan, Dundee, DD4 9BX

Travel expenses

45 per mile/public transportation costs will be provided.

Date

16 June 2025

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16
There are no gender restrictions for this opportunity.

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Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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