Could you help to celebrate and encourage our team of runners on race day at the Great North Run? Help them around the course by making some noise and showing them some Teenage Cancer Trust love.

What You'll Do: 
  • When: Sunday 7 September 2025
  • Where: Great North Run race route – Exact cheer point location is TBC it will be emailed once confirmed.
  • What3Words: TBC
  • Supported by: Mass Participation team

What will I do?

  • Cheer, support and motivate Teenage Cancer Trust runners at various points along the route with the other members of the cheer squad
  • Engage the public with the work of Teenage Cancer Trust
  • Be a friendly and approachable face of the charity
  • Help Teenage Cancer Trust to reach more young people with cancer

 

Why You'll Love It: 
The opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic team of volunteers at an exciting event Bang-bang sticks, a t-shirt, flags and other materials will be provided to really help you make an impact Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with our volunteer expenses policy Support on the day as needed, from a dedicated member of staff.
What We're Looking For: 
Enthusiasm Interpersonal skills Reliability & punctuality Team player
Summary
Volunteering
Young People
Health
Another city in the UK
0 Weeks Minimum
4 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Motivating Others
Skills you should possess: 
Event Management
Novice
These documents must be completed: 

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