Event Volunteer - Big Hike Cotswolds - 12th July 2025

Big Hike 1
Moreton-in-Marsh, Moreton-in-Marsh Showground, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0AB
Sat 12th July 2025
Community-based roles
Time commitment:
A couple of hours

Volunteer and help us take big steps to beat cancer!

Our research isn’t possible without volunteers like you.

People across the UK have committed to take big steps to beat cancer, but they can’t cross the finish line without your help. From giving directions and motivational pep talks, to making coffees and handing out medals, our Hike Experience Volunteers make our events the best they can be.

This year’s Big Hike is set to make over £2million for life-saving research. Join us, and let’s beat cancer together.

The kind of person we’re looking for

  • We’re on the lookout for individuals and groups who are:
  • Passionate about beating cancer
  • Enthusiastic and willing to get stuck in.
  • Team players – you’ll be joining a lovely bunch of other volunteers!
  • Happy to have a chat

At Cancer Research UK we value diversity. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that a diverse volunteer community will help us to beat cancer.

What you'll be doing

 

As a Hike Experience Volunteer, you’ll be helping us make our hikers day the best that it can be. You’ll be the friendly face that our hikers see at the start, finish or at a pit-stop. You’ll be handing out refreshments, offering words of encouragement and cheering our hikers on the finish. You could also be handing out that all important medal at the finish and enjoying that final sense of achievement.

You’ll be fully supported by the wider team and always be working with others. You’ll be out in the great outdoors, taking in some of the UK’s best scenery.

How we’ll look after you

We want you to have the best experience at our Big Hike events and ensure you get the most of out of it. We will;

  • Cover your travel, accommodation and other reasonable expenses, as agreed with your Event Manager (please see our Volunteering Policy)
  • Be in contact in the lead up to the day so you know what to expect
  • Give you a full briefing on arrival
  • Support and guide you throughout the day
  • Provide meals and snacks as appropriate
  • Help you develop new, or build on existing, skills in Event Management
  • Give you unique insight into the world of the charity sector
  • Help you meet new people and give you a day to remember

Your Commitment and Location

Cancer Research UK’s Big Hike events will take place in the following locations in 2025:

  • The Trossachs – Saturday 17th May 2025
  • Peak District National Park – Saturday 14th June 2025
  • Brecon Beacons – Date TBC
  • Cotswolds – Saturday 12th July 2025
  • Jurassic Coast - Saturday 21st June 2025

You can join us at one or more of our events at locations which work for you.

Accessibility

Our volunteering roles are open for everyone however given the locations and terrain of our Big Hikes, if volunteerenquiry@cancer.org.uk

Questions?

If you have any questions about this role, please email volunteerenquiry@cancer.org.uk

Ready to apply?

We have a wide range of supporting roles and timings for our volunteers right throughout the day, from those helping set up the first Support Point (as early as 06:00) to those handing out medals to the last marathon finishers at 19:30. Typically these ‘shifts’ are around 5-6 hours, and of course if you can spare more time we have multiple roles to offer. Please detail in the comments section your availability during this time so that we may allocate you an appropriate role.

If you'd like to join our crew of Big Hike volunteers, just click on the Apply Now link at the top of the page, fill out the form and we’ll be in touch.

 

Why we need you

Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound, every hour and every person. We need you to help us by volunteering. Play a part in this inspiring story and volunteer. Help us to create more tomorrows.