Volunteer at the Interfaith Fun Run 2021

Interfaith Fun Run - Monday 30th August 2021

Taking place on Monday 30th August at StoneX Stadium, Barnet, this family-friendly event is about having fun, challenging yourself and raising money for London’s amazing charities.

The inaugural Interfaith Fun Run is in partnership with Maccabi GB and The Faith and Belief Forum under the auspices of the Lord Lieutenant for London. We know how vital London’s grassroots charities are and this is a great fundraising opportunity – as well as a platform to make sure your cause is seen and heard.

Above all, this Fun Run is an amazing opportunity to send a message to London, and the UK – we are on the side of friendship regardless of differences. We are on the side of community regardless of division.

As well as a 1k, a 5k and a 10k untimed Fun Run there will be an afternoon of performances, games, activities for families and food!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY AND REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER AT THE INTERFAITH FUN RUN 2021!

Interfaith Fun Run 2021 Volunteering Roles

Finish Line Volunteer (Age 18+) (4 required); 9:45am - 1:30pm
You will be stationed either at the finish line, finish zone or cool down area. Congratulate and support the runners as they complete their run and cross the finish line. In the finish zone,
hand out one medal, food and water to each runner. Then direct runners through the cool down area and back towards the Charity Fair and Fun Zone. This is an active role.

Food Court Volunteer (Age 18+) (1 required); 9:45am - 3:30pm
Your role will be to take orders and payment, picking up general litter and helping serve orders.

Registration Desk Volunteer (Age 18+) (2 required); 9:45am - 1:00pm
There will be registration desks situated at the front of the Charity Fair. You will need to register all new runners on the day and use your smartphone to register people. You will need to have a phone which has access to the internet. Ensure you complete full registration details on the form provided for each new runner.

Revolving Volunteer (Age 18+) (2 required); 9:45am - 3:30pm
Your role is to be around if an extra volunteer is needed at some point throughout the day, you will be able to help. 

Route Marshal (Age 18+) (4 required); 9:45am - 1:30pm
Your role will be to help the runners/walkers around the course, providing directions, enthusiastic encouragement and assistance where required. Be friendly, polite and helpful to
everyone – a team leader will be stationed near you to assist when needed. Please also help by picking up litter as you go along during the day. This is an active role.

Runners Packs Volunteer (Age 18+) (1 required); 9:45am - 1:00pm
Your role will be handing out runners packs and also t-shirts to runners who register on the day. Every new runner will need to be given a t-shirt and running number. It is likely that
runners who have pre-paid will also be collecting their t-shirt and running number.

Start Line Volunteer (Age 18+) (2 required); 9:45am - 1:30pm

This is a crucial role to ensure that runners are well prepared and races begin on time. Ensure runners are gathered into the ‘holding area’ ready for warm up. Join in the warm-up and
encourage runners and their families to join in. Arrange the runners into organised rows to start the race and direct families back towards the spectators’ area, Charity Fair and Fun
Zone. Please be aware that between start times you may be asked to help at the finish line. This is an active role.

Water Station Attendant (Age 18+) (4 required); 9:45am - 1:30pm

Your role will be to keep the runners and walkers well hydrated by pouring water into plastic cups from 5 litre bottles – you will be supplied with refills throughout the day. Hand out
plastic cups of water to runners as they go past and clear up the plastic cups dropped by runners on the route when they have gone past you. Also provide encouragement and support
to the runners as they go past you.

Information about the Interfaith Fun Run

Volunteers are a crucial element of the event’s success, and a team of around 20 volunteers is necessary to ensure everything runs smoothly. JVN is responsible for recruiting most of this team and placing each volunteer in different roles. In addition, we also take on some of the volunteer management on the day of the event, and it is our responsibility to ensure that each of our volunteers has a safe, enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Please note that this event is open to runners, spectators, volunteers and charities on a non-denominational basis, regardless of religious affiliation. As such, volunteers are expected to treat any person or organisation they come across with respect, professionalism and tolerance.