Volunteer with us at an event

Whether you're making warming cups of tea for trekkers at mile 20, cheering our marathoners on the route, or handing out medals at the finish line, be there every step of the way for everyone affected by dementia.

Group of Memory Walk volunteers at the start line, with their arms up smiling at the camera

Join our cheer team and you’ll help support our incredible runners and cyclists, raising money so we can be there for everyone affected by dementia.

As an Alzheimer’s Society cheerer, it’s your job to make as much noise as you can when our incredible runners and cyclists pass our support stations. You really can make all the difference when it comes to helping our team to reach the finish line! Take a look at our role descriptions for more information.

Our upcoming events are: 

  • Brighton Half Marathon - Sunday 2nd March 2025
  • London Landmarks Half Marathon - Sunday 6th April 2025
  • Brighton Marathon - Sunday 6th April 2025
  • TCS London Marathon - Sunday 27th April
  • adidas Manchester Marathon -  Sunday 27th April 2025
Volunteers at an event with Alzheimer's Society

Volunteering at Memory Walk is an incredible experience. You and hundreds of others across the country will help us to run 13 inspiring walks that raise vital funds, providing help and hope to people affected by dementia. Memory Walk simply couldn't happen without the incredible support of our volunteers.

There are three roles to choose from when volunteering at a Memory Walk:

  • Event Site - Volunteer roles include selling merchandise and handing out medals at the finish line.
  • Route Marshal - Route volunteers are essential to guide walkers and keep enthusiasm high. All route marshals will be paired, so you'll never be alone on the route.
  • Back Markers - Back markers have the unique advantage of walking the whole route alongside our participants, taking down route signage and releasing route marshals along the way.

Want to know more? Check out our handy FAQs.

Alternatively, click the button below to register your interest in volunteering at your nearest Memory Walk.

Four volunteers under a gazebo with branded materials

Trekking 13 or 26 miles is no mean feat so we love to give our trekkers as much support as possible on the day. This could be a cup of tea at one of our rest stops, a friendly word of encouragement on the route, or a triumphant cheer across the finish line. We can guarantee that it means the world to our trekkers.

There are 3 types volunteer roles at a Trek26:

  • Rest Stop Volunteer - Give our trekkers an energy boost and help them refuel out on the route at one of our 3 rest stops.
  • Route Volunteer - Help trekkers through tough sections on the route with enthusiasm and encouragement.
  • Finish Line Volunteer - Celebrate our trekkers across the finish line with a cheer, a shiny medal and that glass of bubbly.

Want to know more? Check out our handy FAQs.

Group of volunteers stood behind a table with prosecco glasses on

Your role on the day is just as important as our participants, so to ensure you feel valued and supported we'll make sure you receive: 

  • Regular contact with the Events Team in the weeks before the event
  • An on the day contact who will greet you and support you
  • A volunteer t-shirt
  • Full on the day briefing about your role and the event

When you volunteer at an event as part of team Alzheimer's Society, you are helping us to get one step closer to a world without dementia by supporting all of our amazing fundraisers. This support is so incredibly important, but don’t just take our word for it.

See what some of our past runners, walkers and trekkers have to say about our volunteers.

'Coming down the last mile with the crowd shouting out my name has to be one of the most emotional moments ever . Knowing that I was running in my Dad's memory so hopefully other family's will have support, made it even more special'

 

'It was a fantastic experience from start to finish, I loved every moment of it. All of the volunteers were full of energy and support, which was exactly what I needed in the final miles!...Will definitely be back next time.' - 2024 Trek26 Participant

Read what some of our past volunteers have to say about joining our team.

'What a wonderful experience supporting the runners supporting this fantastic cause. You could see how our cheers and shout lifted the runners for the last half mile. Brilliant!' - Cheer Team Volunteers

 

'Volunteering is so uplifting. The walkers are amazing and so grateful for your support. You really feel that you are making a difference.' - Memory Walk Volunteer 

 

'It was a really good day, well organised, met lots of people, plenty of refreshments for volunteers and trekkers, good information available, everyone very friendly.' - Trek26 Volunteer 

Got a question about our cheer team or volunteering opportunities? Contact our events team by phone on 0300 222 5808, or email [email protected]

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