Cheer Volunteer - Scottish Run

About The Role

With a city centre start and finish, the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run Half Marathon on Sunday, October 4, 2026 is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and, of course, great people, personality and humour. As the official charity partner of the AJ Bell Great Run series, we need your help to cheer on our amazing runners and fundraise life‑changing amounts towards dementia support and research.

This is a fantastic opportunity to show runners how much we appreciate their dedication to supporting Alzheimer’s Society, whilst helping to create a memorable, uplifting atmosphere for all runners!

• Using provided cheer materials to make as much noise as possible and cheer on our runners.
• Being part of the team creating a high‑energy and encouraging environment for participants.

• Are friendly, energetic and enjoy being part of a large event.
• Want to gain experience in events or use your existing skills to benefit a great cause.

• Regular contact with the event team in the weeks before the event.
• An on the day contact who will greet you and support you.
• A volunteer t‑shirt.
• Snacks and drinks while you volunteer.

To join the team you can register online by clicking Apply Now. Or if you have any questions, you can drop us an email at  or give us a call on .

When you volunteer at an event as part of the team at Alzheimer’s Society, you are helping us to get one step closer to a world where dementia no longer devastates lives by supporting all of our amazing fundraisers. This support is incredibly important in helping Alzheimer’s Society carry out its mission to provide Help and Hope for those living with dementia.

Alzheimer’s Society is here for everyone affected by dementia.

By 2025, an estimated 1 million people will be living with the condition in the UK, and many millions more carers, partners, families and friends will be affected.

Dementia is a complex condition, and there’s no one‑size fits all solution but until we find a cure, our aim is to transform lives today.

We do this by:

• Providing flexible support services so that people with dementia, their carers and loved ones, can access expert advice and guidance, support through their most challenging days, and a safe space to turn when they need it.
• Being a force for change - using research and influencing to push for breakthroughs that will change the lives of people affected by dementia now and in future.

Our Values

Determined to make a difference: We're passionate, we're focused and we make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Trusted expert: We're listening, we're learning and we use experience and evidence.

Better together: We're open, we combine our strengths and we achieve more together.

Compassionate: We're kind, we're honest and we don't shy away from challenges.

Equal opportunities

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities.

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. This means ensuring our recruitment processes are barrier‑free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long‑term condition.