Volunteer for The Run ‘10

With London 2012 fast approaching excitement over the vast array of volunteering opportunities continues to mount. Northamptonshire Sport hopes to capitalise on the huge interest in event volunteering in the run up to the games and offers exciting opportunities for everyone to give volunteering a go.

No event in Northamptonshire is bigger or better than The Run ‘10! This is Northamptonshire’s biggest mass participation event that reflects all the great and good things about Northamptonshire, its ambitions, history, growth and heritage. Over 2 500 people signed up to take part in the inaugural event in 2009. This year however, promises to be bigger and better with more runners, cultural shows, music and an overall brilliant experience.

Sunday 3rd October will see up to 3000 people running, jogging or walking either 10k or 5k on a closed road route around Northampton. The event needs over 100 volunteers to lend a helping hand in various roles that include:

  • Marshalling
  • Manning water stations
  • Event Set up / Take down
  • Handing out medals/goody bags
  • Administration
Most volunteers will be needed on the day of the event but some are also needed to help set up the day before. Volunteers will also be invited to attend training and a briefing before the event to ensure they are fully prepared to get the most from the day.


All volunteers will be well looked after by a professional team and each volunteer will receive a special t-shirt, food, refreshments and a goody bag. Volunteering is all about having fun, helping others and learning new skills and The Run ‘10 is the perfect opportunity to experience all of this!


But don’t take my word for it! Martin Cain volunteered at The Run ’09:


'Last year I volunteered at the Northampton Run on the water station. My role was to provide water to hydrate the runners whilst they completed their run. The main thing that I did was to ensure there were enough drinks to go around, which was harder than expected. We all managed to work as a team, encouraging the runners and telling them where to go. It was an experience that I would definitely like to do again as the atmosphere was amazing!’

It’s really easy to register as a volunteer at Team Northants and get involved with The Run 10, just follow the following steps:

  2. Use the opportunity search at http://www.northamptonshiresport.org/volunteering/opportunity-search and apply for The Run '10
  3. You will then be sent an information form which you will need complete and return to enable the organisers to allocate your role.

Alternatively you can call 01604 236215 or email cgeorge@northamptonshire.gov.uk

 

Posted : 21/07/2010