Watermead Country Parkrun Volunteer

Watermead Country Parkrun needs approximately 25 volunteers every week to marshal and administer our weekly timed 5k run which starts at 0900hrs every Saturday Morning.

Skills/Equipment Required:

Most roles do not require skill or equipment. Timekeeps and barcode scanners need a smartphone with the Parkrun virtual volunteer app loaded

Fitness Level Required:

No specific level of fitness is needed

What to Wear and Bring:

Volunteers should bring a waterproof/warm clothing in inclement/cold weather. If you have difficulty standing for an hour, bring a portable chair. If timekeeping or scanning, a smartphone with the Parkrun virtual volunteer app is needed

Duration of Each Session:

Each session will last a maximum of 90 minutes from signing on to event close. Some marshals positions only require a volunteer for 15 minutes. The average is around 1 hour

Frequency of Sessions:

Sessions take place every Saturday morning. Event starts at 0900 and usually finishes by 1000. Volunteers report around 0815-0830

Access Considerations:

Watermead Country Parkrun is fully accessible to all and all areas of the course are wheelchair friendly

Risks:

The event is in the open air and takes place in any conditions suitable for running - this includes heavy rain and extreme cold. A risk only exists if the volunteer is unsuitably clothed

Additional Comments:

Under 11s must be within arms length of a parent or guardian. Under 18s can volunteer but must be withing sight of an adult volunteer. All volunteers must register (one time only) with Parkrun and obtain a Parkrun barcode number - this enables them to be added to the volunteer roster and for their volunteering activity to be logged.