Hackney Half Bag Drop Volunteering

Come and grab your free place to the prestigious Oxford Half or ASICS London 10K!

Tower Hamlets

Location
Hackney Marshes
Homerton Road
London
E9 5PF
Date and time
06:30 - 13:30
Sunday, 19th of May 2019
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If you fancy volunteering while being sheltered from scorching sun or pouring rain (it’s the UK – never can tell), while being fed and watered, this is the volunteering opportunity for you.

Be the first face to greet the apprehensive runner at this year’s Hackney Half, as they hand over bags in exchange for a token and a smile. An opportunity to spread some real GG love.

In return you’ll receive FREE ENTRY to one of the following prestigious races:ASICS London 10K on 21st July, Oxford Half on 13th October, Hackney Half 2020

Details of volunteering:

  • Time: 06:30 –13:30
  • Refreshments: All provided, with both hot and cold breakfast options available
  • Location: Hackney Marsh, Homerton Road, London E9 5PF

Ready to sign up?

  • You need to register to volunteer via this link and then select Bag Drop Meet and Greet.

  • …And please sign up here, on the GG event listing too (so both our Event Coordinator at Virgin Sport and I can keep an eye on numbers).

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Who's going

  • Laura Williams
  • Katherine
  • Amy Ho
  • Greenwich runner
  • Amy Reddington
  • Ellie Mullan
  • Gabrielle
  • Ayana Zaman
  • E Hutchinson
  • Charlotte Price
  • Sarah Grealy
  • Ruby Daly
  • Dave Gilbert

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Location
Hackney Marshes
Homerton Road
London
E9 5PF
Date and time
06:30 - 13:30
Sunday, 19th of May 2019
Map

Hackney Marshes
Homerton Road
London
E9 5PF

Laura Williams
Led by Laura Williams

Lucky enough to be the Area Activator for Tower Hamlets. Personal trainer. Seriously sweet tooth.

Lifting or moving heavy objects
Injury or harm may be caused to yourself or others around you heavy objects are dropped on feet or hands or harm may be caused if you lift heavy objects incorrectly.
Use of tools and equipment
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Splinters, nails and sharp things being carried
Injury or harm may be caused to yourself by objects that may be sharp, or have splinters or nails in them.
Dark task
The area you are working in may be in darkness which could cause a risk of trips or concealed hazards.
Brambles / low hanging branches or undergrowth
Injury or harm could be caused to your eyes or face from sharp low hanging branches, undergrowth or brambles.
Animal diseases/ faeces/ poison
It is possible that there is animal matter that may cause you illness or infection.
Sharp objects being handled or concealed in leaves, sand or other substance
Injury or harm may be caused to yourself from sharp objects, such as needles or glass, concealed by leaves or sand or some other substance.

What to look out for

Age Restriction

GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity

Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.

This event is not organised by GoodGym and GoodGym takes no responsibility for your participation in the event.

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