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Event Champion (Walk for Parkinson's: Northern Ireland 2026), PARKINSONS UK
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Volunteer Opportunity: Event Champion
Have you got a good cheering voice? Warm personality and a big smile? Want to spend some of your free time at the weekend supporting Parkinson's UK and our fundraising activities? Come along to Walk for Parkinson's: Northern Ireland, pop on a cyan t-shirt, and be part of the team. The time you give volunteering helps make our events the best they can be, ensuring our walk attendees have the best possible experience.
Volunteer Role
Event Champion
Volunteer Manager
Events Team
Where You Will Be Based
Community
Why We Want You
You’ll be part of the team supporting our fundraisers and events. We need your enthusiasm and cheering abilities to help organise and motivate those taking part. You’ll be part of the mission to ensure event attendees have the best possible experience, raising vital funds to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's.
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What You Will Be Doing
- Marshalling, ushering, or cheering participants or event guests
- Running registration, information, or merchandise stands
- Answering queries from event participants and providing information on the work of Parkinson’s UK
- Liaising with the event organiser to ensure things run smoothly, reporting any issues or concerns
- Event set up and packing down
- Collecting donations, e.g. bucket collections or selling raffle tickets
Most event champions spend two to three hours with us.
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The Skills You Need
- Friendly and welcoming personality
- Happy to be part of a team
- Flexibility and willingness to change tasks as the event needs
- Able to handle money
What's in It for You
- Meet others in your local community
- Learn first-hand how large-scale events are run, interacting with members of the public and Parkinson's UK supporters
- Become part of the community of people on a mission to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s
- A great day out after your volunteer shift
Disclaimer
An event briefing will be provided on the morning of the event, or before, with all you need to know.
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