👥 Meet like-minded people
Join a friendly, supportive volunteer team and connect with others passionate about health, fitness and community.

🏅 Volunteer recognition
Commemorative medal
Group volunteer photo
Acknowledgement as part of the event team

🥤 Refreshments provided
Enjoy drinks and light refreshments as a thank-you for your support.

🌳 Great setting
Spend your evening at Heaton Park, one of the UK’s largest and most beautiful parks.

📄 Flexible & well-organised roles
Clear briefings provided in advance, with roles suited to all experience levels.

💬 Feel-good factor
Be part of something meaningful—helping others prioritise wellbeing while enjoying a rewarding and energetic atmosphere.

Event details:

• Event: Greater Manchester Wellbeing Run & Walk (a world-first event)
• Location: Heaton Park
• Date: 21 May
• Activities: 5.5km run and 2km walk (summer evening event)

Volunteer roles may include:

• Start/finish zone support
• Course management
• Help desk assistance
• Directional and participant support

Volunteer timings:

Pre-event:

Review short briefing documents

On the day (21 May):

• 3:00 pm – Arrival and briefing at Heaton Park, role allocation
• 4:30 pm – Teams start to arrive
• 5:30 pm – Walk starts
• 6:00 pm – Run starts
• 9:00 pm – Teams leave
• 9:15 pm – Group volunteer photo, medals and drinks