TCS London Marathon 2025 volunteering

What You'll Do: 

Get your lungs ready for shouting, your arms ready for waving and join our team to help us make sure the experience is one our runners – or you – will never forget!  

You will cheer, support and motivate Teenage Cancer Trust runners at one of our Teenage Cancer Trust cheer points.

Or

Greet our runners at the finish line after their epic challenge and take them to our post-race venue where they can relax and rest with food, drink and a massage.

Or

Bring your photography skills and your camera to help ensure that the Teenage Cancer Trust team gets the images to help them treasure their memories of this momentous day.

  • Bring your own camera equipment 
  • Snap and/or video Teenage Cancer Trust runners, volunteers, the crowds and race day in general, capturing the unparalleled atmosphere of the marathon 
  • Advise the charity on potential photography opportunities, as identified.
Why You'll Love It: 
  • A first-class experience soaking up and contributing to the atmosphere of the event 
  • Banger sticks, a t-shirt, flags and other materials to help you to make an impact
  • Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed  
  • Support on the day as needed, from a dedicated member of staff.

Or 

  • A first-class experience soaking up the atmosphere at our post-race event
  • Meet and greet our runners as they cross the finish line and guide them to our post-race party
  • Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
What You'll Learn: 
  • Lots of enthusiasm! 
  • Reliability & punctuality. 

And/or

  • Ideally you’ll be an experienced professional or talented amateur photographer
  • The ability to build rapport with supporters and volunteers
  • Creativity and initiative to take the best possible shots
  • Ability to take direction where necessary from Teenage Cancer Trust staff.
What We're Looking For: 

Lots of enthusiasm and reliability, punctuality.

Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Young People
City of London
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Teamwork
Using professional behaviours
Using relevant technical skill
Requirements: 
Training

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