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Join Our Volunteer Team

Join Our VolunteerTeam

Every step taken by our athletes is a story of endurance, and every race is a journey of community, hope, and triumph. But behind every successful event are the unsung heroes who make it all possible – our volunteers.

Why Volunteer?

  • Community Impact: Your involvement directly contributes to the success of the event and the happiness of our participants and their supporters
  • Personal Growth: Develop new skills, meet new people, and gain unique experiences that enrich your personal and professional life.
  • Health and Happiness: Enjoy the outdoors, be part of an energetic team, and experience the joy of making a difference.
  • Our swag bag is our way of saying one more “Thank You!”. Vouchers and goodies to help you remember your day with us for a long time afterwards.

Who Are We Looking For?

Enthusiastic individuals who love helping, enjoy being part of a team, and are passionate about community building. Whether you’re handing out water, cheering on runners, or helping with registration, your contribution will be celebrated!

Perks of Volunteering:

  • Exclusive Volunteer T-shirt
  • Swag bag of goodies
  • Refreshments on course
  • Hundreds of thank you’s

How to Sign Up?

Joining is easy! Just fill in your details, and you’ll be on your way to being a vital part of our race day team. Don’t just witness the race—be a part of the journey!

Together, Let’s Cross the Finish Line!

With your support, every runner will push a little harder, and every cheer will sound a little louder. So, let’s lace up for a day of joy, support, and community. Remember, the race isn’t just for the runners; it’s for all of us. Your time, energy, and smile are what make this event possible.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our team of amazing volunteers!

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Name
Do you have any 1st aid training
What would be your preferred volunteer position (tick all that apply)
If you have someone racing, which distance are they doing?
Vegetarian?
We're providing you with a packed lunch courtesy of The Salted Pig. Would you prefer a vegetarian lunch or include meat (handmade sausage roll)
Do you have any allergies?

Job Descriptions:

Registration Tent

You’ll be responsible for checking athletes in to the race and making sure they have the correct bag with race bib etc. We’d appreciate your help 5:00 – 7:00 on the 14th as well as 07:00 – 08:30 on race day.

Course Marshal

You are the person who makes sure our athletes go the right way, take the correct turn, enter the water safely.
You’re also that person who cheers each athlete on as they go past. The one who lifts their spirits when they think they can’t do it. You’re that positive, enthusiastic person who lifts spirits wherever you are!
You’ll have direct contact with Race HQ  and you’ll be given instructions specific  to your location on the day.
Time requirement expected: Dependent on location. All very approximate on finish time.
Studland Bay 08:00  – 15:00
Swanage Bay 09:15 – 12:30
Durlston / Peveril 09:30 – 12:30

Safety Cover

As a team, you are responsible for the safety of our athletes in the water. You will work with one of our safety boats to monitor a specific piece of water and assist an athlete if they get into difficulty.
Obviously, we hope you don’t have to actually do anything, but if you’re needed, you can make a vital difference.
You will either be provided with a rescue board or a kayak by one of our volunteer clubs, or if you have your own, suitable, craft you may use it.
You must have a relevant competency qualification for your craft and ideally have some form of aquatic 1st aid qualification.
Time Requirement expected:
Safety Briefing for all held at Knoll Beach 08:00
On the water Studland Bay: 08:30 – 15:00 or whenever last athlete past
Swanage Bay: 09:00 – 12:30
Peveril 09:30 – 11:30

Aid Station Volunteer

You’ll be helping to run one of our nutrition / hydration / aid  stations.
Each station provides vital sustenance to our athletes and you’ll be helping them access whatever they need as quickly as possible.
These short breaks in their course are a much needed moment to catch their breath, refuel and be ready to go again.
Time requirement expected:
Varies hugely dependent on location

Marshal (Start Line)

Helping the Race Director with anything needed at the start. Rallying everyone to be  at the start line at the right time. Helping athletes with last minute preparations, anything really!
Time required: 08:00 – 09:30

Marshal (Finish Line)

Helping the race director with anything needed at the finish. From pre-advising approaching athletes to running the all important timer.
Time required: 10:45 – last person across (allow 15:00)

Tail Runner (Sweep)

You’ll be the last one on the course, making sure everyone has finished in front of you and collecting any signs, course markers, litter etc as you go.
You don’t have to do any of the swims, just run the swim section and follow on behind.

LOCATION

Bournemouth
UK

PHONE

+44 (0)7525 069644

INSTA

@iswimrun

EMAIL

[email protected]