Volunteer /
help make the difference
The Birmingham Half Marathon will take place on Sunday October 23rd 2011 bringing thousands of runners from the West Midlands region and beyond to the streets of Birmingham. This is the fourth year that this event will take place and this year we want to make it even bigger and better.
However you don't just have to watch it, you can be a part of it. Last year more than 700 volunteers helped to make the Birmingham Half Marathon a success and we couldn't have done it without them. Events like this couldn't take place without the hard work and dedication of volunteers - thats how important it is.
- Would you like to get involved in this and other fantastic events?
- Have you got a passion for sport?
- Want to add new and interesting things to your CV?
- Would you like to be part of the success of another major event in Birmingham?
Whatever your reason, your city needs you! It's a chance to meet some great people, gain some invaluable experience and be part of something special.
Take a look below at some of the roles we need to fill and see what you can do to get involved. Some roles will need little or no experience while others may be better suited to people who have volunteered on previous events. Either way we're sure that we can find a role to suit you, with around 500 volunteers needed there's plenty of opportunities.
Volunteers must be 18 or over and available to work on the day of the event and for some specific roles on the days leading up to the event as well. Depending on roles the hours will differ but generally on the day of the event there will be a 7am start finishing at around 4pm. Full briefing will be provided to each volunteer for the role that is assigned to them. Organisations, charities and Scout and Girl Guide groups are welcome to volunteer as a group as team work is essential to some of the roles and duties that we need.
Its hard work, its rewarding and its worth it so if you're interested please contact the Volunteer Team on 0121 464 4100 for more information.
| Volunteer Role |
Description |
Baggage Supervisor
- Baggage Assistant |
Organising and monitoring runner’s baggage during the race and distributing to correct runners after the race |
Blanket Team Leader
- Blanket Distributor |
Distributing blankets to runners |
Chip Removal Team Leader
- Chip Removal Assistant |
Removing race chips from the runners |
Event Control Team Leader
- Event Control Assistant |
Dealing with problems and queries about the event |
Goodie Bag Team Leader
- Goodie Bag Assistant |
Distributing goodie bags at the finish line |
| IT Assistant |
Supporting with setup and breakdown of I.T equipment |
| Route Marshal |
Supervising an area of the course to ensure the runners are safe at all times |
Water Station Supervisor
- Water Station Assistant |
Setting up the water station and distributing water and Lucozade to runners along the route |
Volunteer Team
Birmingham Half Marathon
Manor House
40 Moat Lane
Birmingham
B5 5BD
Email: info@birminghamhalfmarathon.com