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Bressay parkrun volunteer

  • Bressay Park Run
  • VO70047

Description

Bressay parkrun will take place every Saturday morning at 9.30am (9am ferry over). It is an organised run, jog or walk which is free to participate in. Registration is online and participants print off their personalised barcode which is scanned at the finish line and results are emailed to the participant. Bressay parkrun therefore requires volunteers to undertake the following roles: marshalls, photographer, barcode scanner, volunteer coordinator, run director, time keeper, funnel manager, finish token provider, tail walker, support for new volunteers, data processor. This event promotes the health and wellbeing of our local community by encouraging social fitness. There may also be an opportunity for someone to start a junior parkrun once the Bressay parkrun is well established and successful. The event is ongoing and open to all ages, abilities, genders, races etc. We want to encourage everyone to take part in some way.

Organisation aims and objectives

The main objective of the Bressay parkrun is to promote the island as a place to visit and to encourage people of all ages and abilities to take part in a safe free weekly community event which encourages healthy living and social fitness.

Availability

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Event takes place on Saturday mornings.

Frequency and commitment details

Event takes place on Saturday mornings.

Restrictions

Experience required: None required.
Travel details: Bressay. Begins at Maryfield and ends at the Speldiburn Café. Transport can be provided from the Café back to the ferry for those unable to/ not wishing to walk back.
Minimum age: 11

Support

Taster available: Yes

Last updated 3 months ago

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