1. Roles and Timings

1. Volunteering at The MoonWalk
2. Volunteer Roles in MoonWalk Arena (Site)
3. Roles out on the Route
4. All Roles and Timings

1. Volunteering at The MoonWalk

   With many roles and opportunities for Volunteers available, we guarantee there is something for everyone. No matter your experience or ability, you simply need a positive and hard-working attitude to help a great cause. In return, you will meet some amazing people, help raise millions of pounds for breast and other cancers and have the most incredible time at one of London’s most famous events!

   Volunteering with us at Walk The Walk offers you then chance to experience something truly unique, fun and challenging. By donating your support, skills and the best gift of all... your precious and invaluable time!

   Simply request a preference of role on your Volunteer Registration Form and we will do our best to allocate you what you have asked for. Please note down any relevant skills and experience to help us choose a fantastic role that suits your talents.

   When on board, the Walk the Walk Volunteers Team will call you personally to welcome you to the team. Closer to the event, you will receive your Role Briefing Notes and a Volunteer Handbook, telling you everything you need to know about the event and what you will be getting up to.

   You will also be invited to attend our live Virtual Volunteer Webinar which takes place on Monday 1st September at 7pm. The session is recorded and shared with all Volunteers the following day, to rewatch at a time that’s suitable.

   Need some inspiration to help you decide what role you might enjoy on the night? Well look no further! Have a read through some of our featured roles for a taste of what’s on offer. At the event, each team will have a designated Walk the Walk Staff member or Team Leader to offer guidance on the night.

   If you have any questions at any time, do not hesitate to contact the Volunteers Team on [email protected] or 01483 741430… we’re here to help and would love to hear from you 😊

   Have a peek, we guarantee there is a role for everyone!

2. Volunteer Roles in MoonWalk Arena (Site)

   Directional

   With people coming from all over the UK, experience the incredible buzz and atmosphere of hundreds of Walkers eagerly arriving at Holyrood Park. You will be a friendly and welcoming face, supporting Walkers as they excitedly navigate their way around MoonWalk Arena, enjoying what’s on offer and pre-event thrills, getting them into the MoonWalk spirit!

   Meet & Greet

   The Meet & Greet Team are often the first faces our Walkers and Volunteers see as they approach Clapham Common so big smiles and waves are a must! 

   Entrance Gate/Start Line

   As the nerves and excitement build at the Entrance Gate/Start Line, your role is to work with Security to ensure everyone enters safely and speedily. You will help all arriving Walkers by managing the queues. 

   Finish Line

   This role you will be welcoming back our tired but euphoric Walkers, working as a team to be as friendly and as efficient as you can be.

   HOT TIP! If you’re supporting a Walker, make sure you fill in their challenge on your Volunteer Registration Form so we can plan for you to watch them cross the Finish Line.

   Pop Up Shop

   Our infamous Pop-Up Shop is a very popular part of the MoonWalk. From selling bra pins, hoodies and hats to water bottles… The Pop-Up Shop offers a variety of things Walk the Walk that can be bought and some obtained for a donation. With thousands of Walkers keen to buy our merchandise, this is a fun and extremely busy area.

   Call Centre

   Our Call Centre is the beating heart of the MoonWalk, reacting and responding to any queries that are raised throughout the event. So who better to check in and look after our fabulous Volunteers than one of their own! Located at Dynamic Earth, Volunteers in the Call Centre work with the Walk the Walk team to answer the Volunteer Hotline as well as call round to the rest of the Volunteer family to find out how they are getting on during the night!

    Volunteer Hub

   With more than 300 Volunteers passing through the Volunteer Hub over the course of The MoonWalk, your goal here is to get all Volunteers registered and prepared for the night ahead as efficiently as possible so they can start their role on time. There are several different roles available here. It is the perfect job for anyone who may need access to toilet facilities and a sit down!

   Clean & Recycle Team

   Working within MoonWalk Arena, in this role you can have a chat with Walkers and pick up some rubbish as you go! This is a great (and vital!) role if you need to have a sit down every so often. 

   Baggage 

   This area takes some serious organising! Volunteers will are responsible for registering, securing and returning baggage to Walkers at the end of their challenge.  We also like our Baggage Team to be as eagle-eyed as possible and keep a lookout for anyone who may need a little help or first aid at the end of the event.

3. Roles out on the Route

   Route Marshal and Support Hubs

   We simply couldn’t have The MoonWalk without our amazing Route Marshals! The official cheer squad, lifting Walkers spirits along the way, you will join a team in a designated Zone (one mile long) to ensure Walker’s progress safely across the route and in the right direction. Hyping up our Walkers as they pass on by, answering queries, requesting first aid assistance and working with the Police and Security to manage busy junctions. This is a lively and fun role, one we know our Walkers appreciate and love to get them through the night!

   Service Station Team

   Walking a marathon is hungry and thirsty work! We have multiple Service Stations along the route, which are manned by our lovely Volunteers. Cheering on our Walkers and getting involved in handing out water or fruit, managing Walker queues or helping keep the area clear of rubbish, our Service Stations help keep everyone moving.

   Cyclist

   Are you an avid cyclist that’s happy to go that extra mile for breast and other cancers? Then look no further! Our Cyclist teams help our Route Marshals in busy areas and provide a rapid response to any non-medical issues. Our designated Front and Backmarker teams (for the Full and Half Moon challenges) are our eyes and ears out on the route, notifying the Call Centre of where Walkers are at all times. But know this! This role is not for the faint-hearted and 30+ miles will easily be covered throughout the night. All Volunteers need to supply their own bike and safety equipment.

   Drivers

   Do you love driving or have experience of driving through the busy streets of Edinburgh? Then look no further, this role is for you! Our driving teams (working in pairs) transfer our Route Marshals to and from their Zones, provide additional support in busy areas and return retired Walkers to the MoonWalk Arena. Following the MoonWalk route, drivers smile and wave to every Walker they see, must be aged 25 and hold a full, clean licence.

   Mini Bus Marshal

   Working alongside the Walk The Walk Transport Team, Coach Marshals are an integral part of The MoonWalk. Responsible for ensuring that Volunteers are not only dropped off and collected on time and the correct locations by our coaches, but keep Volunteers buzzing and raring to go and help the night pass faster!

    

4. All Roles and Timings

   

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