Coventry 10k Volunteer

Coventry 10k Volunteer

Event · 17 Nov, 08:00 - 14:00
CV3 6PT, Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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Acorns Children's Hospice
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Contact person

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Summary

We are looking for volunteers who will come a long to support the Acorns stand and engage with our runners and members of the public.

Detailed description

Volunteer with us at Coventry War Memorial Park on Sunday 17th November 2024!

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £11 million a year to run our care services.

What's involved?

We are looking for volunteers who will come a long to support the Acorns stand and engage with our runners and members of the public. 

We are looking for a cheer squad, to cheer our runners on as they fly around the course, as well as course marshals to encourage and guide participants safety a long the course.

Lastly we are seeking a mascot who can dress up as Alex the Acorn! 

How much time will it take? 

The event starts at 8am-2pm ( you can volunteer any hours between these times)

Why volunteer at Acorns?

  • To help a local charity and make a difference in your community
  • Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
  • Learn new skills to boost your CV
  • Opportunities to progress to other roles
  • Access to free online training courses
  • Retail discounts
  • Participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards on Sunday 29th September 2024!

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £11 million a year to run our care services.

Getting there

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About Acorns Children's Hospice

Caring for a child with complex medical needs can place unimaginable demands on a family, both physically and emotionally. At Acorns Children’s Hospice, we understand that when time is short every moment is precious, which is why, as well as providing specialist palliative care, we help families to make lasting memories. 

We provide a happy homely environment where children can experience all kinds of great activities, meet new friends, or relax and enjoy some quiet time. Our experienced, skilled staff take time to understand each child’s individual requirements, listening to any concerns and adapting activities according to their needs.