Welcome to your Trek26 volunteering hub!

Our trekkers are taking on a huge challenge, so we love to give them as much support as possible along the route. There are three rest stops on our 26 mile route and one rest stop for our 13 mile route where you could be located on the day.

As a rest stop volunteer, you'll be:

• Guiding and cheering trekkers into the rest stop.
• Chatting to trekkers and checking on their wellbeing.
• Making hot drinks/filling water bottles.
• Encourage trekkers to take snacks and lunches.
• Explaining the next section of the route and offering encouragement.

Read more about your role in our role description below!

Here you’ll provide support for trekkers out on the route. Especially at more difficult sections where a little encouragement can make a huge difference!

As a route volunteer, you'll be:

• Cheering trekkers out on the route.
• Directing trekkers through tricky sections.
• Helping trekkers navigate road crossings.
• Explaining the next section of the route and offering encouragement.
• Chatting to trekkers and checking on their wellbeing.

Read more about your role in our role description below!

As trekkers return, you’ll ensure everyone experiences that epic finish line feeling whilst celebrating their incredible achievement!

As a finish line volunteer, you'll be:

• Cheering trekkers over the finish line.
• Handing out well-deserved medals.
• Popping bottles of prosecco or soft drinks.
• Supporting with selling merchandise.
• Taking photos of trekkers.
• Chatting to trekkers and checking on their wellbeing.

Read more about your role in our role description below!

On arrival you'll be greeted by your on the day contact who will check you in. They'll also provide a full briefing for your role and be on hand to support you throughout your shift. You’ll also be kitted out with a volunteer high-vis vest, to make sure you look the part!

Please note that some volunteer roles can be in more remote locations and parking may be limited. Please check your emails for more information about parking options.

You'll get to meet your fellow volunteers and plenty of amazing trekkers as the day goes on. We encourage you to take regular breaks as needed, and will have a range of snacks and drinks available to help keep you going. There's also toilets available at all rest stops and the finish line.

Don't forget, your on the day contact will be available to support you throughout your shift. Make sure to let them know if you have any questions or concerns.

• Comfortable clothing and footwear, suitable for being outdoors for the duration of your shift. Remember to check the weather forecast ahead of time and be prepared for all weather.
• Lunch and any dietary specific snacks/drinks.
• A refillable water bottle.
• A re-usable coffee mug.
• Any medical aids needed for being outdoors, such as a fold-away or camping chair.