Volunteering

The Enormous Elephant Run needs inspiring and motivated people to join our amazing team of volunteers to help make our Runs fun and enjoyable for everyone taking part.Sign up to be a volunteer

Set Up volunteers

You'll help us set up our starting area and course the day before our event (Friday 15 June), so we are race ready. You'll need to be free from around 12 midday onwards and as its a physical role, please be aware some lifting will be involved.

Course volunteers

You'll cheer, high-five and direct our participants at designated points. It's a vital role and we're looking for team players who love to motivate and inspire others, and can use their initiative.

Event day volunteers

You'll be helping us with all areas - from setting up to start/finish line activities, including handing out water or medals. We're looking for people with lots of enthusiasm and who want to help us make a difference.

T-shirt & Onesie Collection volunteers

We're looking for volunteers to hand out elephant onesies and T-shirts that have been pre-ordered by runners. After the Run starts, you'll then help us pack our finishers bags. You'll need to be enthusiastic with good communication skills, work well under pressure and be highly organised.

Merchandise volunteers

You'll help in our merchandise and elephant adoption tents, assisting with queries, transactions and elephant adoptions. We’re looking for someone with great communication and organisational skills, who can work well under pressure with an eye for detail.

Cheerleaders

We're looking for cheerleaders to cheer our runners through the finish line. Its an unpaid roles, perfect for enthusiastic people who want to give back and help our incredible herd.

Face painters

We're looking for face painters to help paint our runners faces. Its an unpaid role, perfect for people who want to give back and help our incredible herd.

Happy in any role?

There's an option for this too and we'll pop you where you are most needed for the Day.

All of our volunteers will receive a complimentary snazzy t-shirt, a snack and water when they arrive on the day of the event. Whatever your role, you'll be helping to make each Run a huge success and any time you can give us would be much appreciated. We need volunteers' help to pack down as well as set up, so don't worry if you can't make it for the start.

What support will you be given?

A member of the team will contact you around 1 month before the event to confirm your application and provide more details about your role on the day. All volunteer teams have a designated team leader who will guide and support you in your role and answer any questions you may have.

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