Brighton Half Marathon Marquee, Photographer & Cheer Volunteers 2026

Grassroots Suicide Prevention

Register your Interest

Grassroots Suicide Prevention is a Brighton based charity working to save lives through education, connection, and campaigning.We are thrilled to be Pier Partners with the Brighton Half Marathon 2026. We are looking to recruit between 250 - 400 runners.

We invite passionate, friendly volunteers to help us bring the energy, support, and inspiration on race day! We require:

Marquee Volunteers:

  • Set up and pack down equipment
  • Welcome runners and create a friendly, relaxed atmosphere
  • Offer refreshments, answer questions and support our team
  • Snap some pre and post race photos of our runners

Photography Volunteers:

  • Capture the energy of our runners at the start, finish and along the course
  • Feature your work across our social media and future campaigns
  • Opportunity to grow your portfolio and gain live event experience

Cheer Volunteers:

  • Bring the noise and positivity to our cheer points along the course 
  • Motivate and uplift runners with signs, claps and energy.

Skills

These roles would suit highly enthusiastic, passionate, reliable and helpful individuals who would like to get involved with a fast-growing charity that helps to save lives from suicide. 


Benefits

  • Events experience (great for your CV) 
  • Portfolio opportunities for photographers 
  • Develop confidence, teamwork, and motivational skills 
  • Free suicide prevention training session 
  • Be part of something that genuinely saves lives.

Practical Considerations

Sunday 1st March 2026

The Start and Finish line is located on the Hove Lawns by the Peace Statue

Hours between 08:30 - 2:30pm (vary depending on role)

When do I need to be available?

Start Date 01/03/2026
End Date 02/03/2026
Details Sunday 1st March 2026
Morning Afternoon Evening
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Where does this role take place?

Kingsway
Hove
BN3 2PE

Register your Interest

  • Details
  • Disabled Access
  • Equal Opportunities Policy or Statement
  • Expenses
  • Health and Safety
  • Induction
  • Insurance Cover for Volunteers
  • Other
  • Suitable for 13 - 16 years
    Must be accompanied by an adult
  • Suitable for 16 - 18 years
    Must be accompanied by an adult
  • Suitable for a group of volunteers
  • Suitable only for (e.g. 18+, LGBT, BAME, Women only)
  • Support on Offer
  • This role is adaptable for different abilities
  • Training