Great North Run Cheer Squad 2025

As a Cheer Squad Volunteer, you will help Rainbow Trust by representing us at the Great North Run. Our Cheer Squad Volunteers help us to raise awareness of the work that we do with children with a life-limiting condition and their families and to help raise the vital funds needed to support even more families.

Your role may include:

  • Making as much noise as possible to support our amazing sportspeople with your cheering, shouting and whistling
  • Engaging with members of the public confidently
  • Meeting and greeting sportspeople and their families after the event
  • Supporting with setting up or packing down our cheer point
  • Being an ambassador for Rainbow Trust

Get in touch with our Volunteering Team by email on volunteering@rainbowtrust.org.uk or call 01372 363438 for more information about volunteering with us. 

Skills

  • Confident, friendly and outgoing
  • Trustworthy, reliable and honest
  • Team players
  • Flexible - as we may ask you to support with a few different tasks on the day

Details

  • Age restrictions
    Children who are under 18 years of age would need to be accompanied by an adult.
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Reasonable travelling expenses
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
    A dedicated member of Rainbow Trust staff will guide and support you before and on the day.
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
    On the day
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 08/09/2024

End Date: 08/09/2024

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No Yes Yes
Afternoon No No No No No Yes Yes
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Available to support on Sunday 13 September 2026 or Saturday 12 September 2026 between 9-5pm


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