Volunteer at the Interfaith Fun Run 2023

London Interfaith Fun Run - Sunday, September 3rd 2023

Taking place on Sunday, September 3rd at StoneX Stadium, Barnet, this family-friendly event is about having fun, challenging yourself and raising money for London’s amazing charities.

The London 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 2023!

Interfaith Fun Run 2023 Volunteering Roles

Start/Finish Line Volunteer (Age 18+) (3 required); 
You will be stationed either at the start or finish line, finish zone, or cool-down area. This is a crucial role to ensure that runners are well prepared and races begin on time & to congratulate and support the runners as they complete their run and cross the finish line. This is an active role

• At the start line, you will arrange the runners into organised rows to start the race and direct families back towards the spectators’ area.
• At the finish zone you hand out one medal, food, and water to each runner.

Registration Desk / Runners Pack Volunteer (Age 18+) (4 required); 
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 (with access to the internet) to register people. Ensure you complete full registration details on the form provided for each new runner. 

Your role will also be handing out runners packs and t-shirts to runners who register on the day along with runners who have pre-paid and will also be collecting their t-shirts and running numbers.

Route Marshal / Water Station Attendant (Age 18+) (8 required); 
Your role will be to help the runners/walkers around the course, providing directions, enthusiastic encouragement, and assistance where required. In addition, you will keep the runners and walkers well hydrated by pouring water into cups from 5-litre bottles, refills will be provided to you 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.

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.

Information about the London 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.