Age UK Leeds Abbey Dash 10km

AGE UK LEEDS ABBEY DASH 10KM

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The annual Age UK Leeds Abbey Dash 10km is taking place on Sunday 13th October 2024. This event starts and finishes in Leeds city centre and we are looking for a team of student volunteers to support this event with various roles available. This is a one-off commitment volunteering opportunity and no experience or training is required. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable students who are interested in supporting fellow students, staff and the other 1000’s of runners that take part. Roles include supporting a water station, route marshalling and giving out finisher medals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteers will be required to be available between 8am-12pm on Sunday 13th October 2024. You need to be able to make your way to the volunteer meeting point which will be at Millenium Square, Leeds LS2 3AD. There are a number of roles available at this event which include;

• Drink station support
• Route Marshall
• Finish Medals

There will be a brief for all volunteers upon arrival and you will be supported by the Leeds Sport Volunteering Officer on the day as well as member of the Age UK Events team.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

No experience is required for this role. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable volunteers.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

Experience in supporting a large scale mass-participation event, communication and teamwork.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

There will be a volunteer brief for all volunteers upon arrival and you will be supported by the Leeds Sport Volunteer Officer and the Age UK Event Team.

REWARD & RECOGNITION

The time and skills that you provide to the Leeds community are invaluable and we make every effort to ensure you feel appreciated in your role. Leeds Sport is invested in retaining volunteers and ensuring their volunteering is a supportive, high-quality experience working to the common aims of growing community sports participation and developing student skills.

Students that are volunteering to complete course required hours can have this event signed off by the Leeds Sport Volunteer Officer.

COMMITMENT

This is a one-off event so there is no ongoing commitment! A great way to volunteer if you are short on time. You just need to be available between 8am-12pm on Sunday 13th October 2024.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Applications are OPEN now and will CLOSE on Monday 7th October. Once you have submitted your application you will be contacted by the Sport Volunteering Officer to confirm.

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