Dementia Support Line
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.
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.
Some of our upcoming events are:
- Hackney Half Marathon - Sunday 18 May 2025
- Great North Run - Sunday 7 September 2025
- Cardiff Half Marathon - Sunday 5 October 2025
- Manchester Half Marathon - Sunday 12 October 2025
- Great South Run - Sunday 19 October 2025
Volunteering at Memory Walk is an incredible experience. You and hundreds of others across the country will help us to run 12 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.
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.
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:
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.
Read what some of our past volunteers have to say about joining our team.
Got a question about our cheer team or volunteering opportunities? Contact our events team by phone on 0300 222 5808, or email events@alzheimers.org.uk