Join Scope in cheering and motivating our incredible team of over 130 runners. They are all fundraising to help create an equal future with disabled people. 

“It’s the best day out in London. The energy is amazing, and everyone is there to have a good time and support the runners.” – Previous Scope volunteer. 

About this role

The streets of London will come alive once again on Sunday 27 April for the London Marathon. We can’t wait to get out there and support our amazing runners! And we hope YOU will join us.  

Your role will be to help keep our runners going and make them feel super proud of what an amazing thing they’re doing. Clap, yell, cheer - anything that lends our runners the energy they need to go the distance. We’ll have music, banners and flags! By registering to help, you’ll also get a free Scope t-shirt to help you look the part.

When and where  

Sunday 27 April 2025

You can choose which Cheerpoint to volunteer at. Note the difference in timings for each. 

Cheerpoint 1 – Mile 3, Woolwich (8.30am to 1pm) with the Singing Striders choir

John Wilson Street (SE18 6QQ), near the intersection of John Wilson Street and Wellington Street.

What3Words address: ///blaze.jokes.smiled  

Cheerpoint 2 – Mile 23, Tower Hill (12pm to 5pm)

Lower Thames Street (EC3R 5AS), between Pizza Express and All Bar One pub.

What3Words address: ///design.grin.charm

You can download the free What3Words app from the App Store or Google Play.

Please note that we will be as close to the above locations as possible. Look out for the Scope banners and flags on the day!

It would be fantastic if you’re able to volunteer for the full shift. But if you can’t, then we’d be super appreciative for any time you are able to give.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome anyone who is friendly and passionate about disability equality! We're looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic, friendly, and ready to be the loudest and proudest cheerers on the course! No experience necessary. Volunteers must be over 18 or if under 18 can volunteer with a responsible adult. 

We’d love to welcome disabled people to cheer with us. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We’re deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all volunteers. 

Accessibility  

Cheerpoint 1 is near mile 3 in historic Woolwich.

Nearest stations: Woolwich, Woolwich Dockyard and Woolwich Arsenal.

Accessibility: Woolwich is served by the Elizabeth and Thameslink lines and has step-free access. Woolwich Dockyard is a National Rail station and has limited step-free access. Woolwich Arsenal is served by the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) and Thameslink lines. It is also a National Rail station and has step-free access. 

Cheerpoint 2 is near mile 23 in Tower Hill

Nearest stations: Monument and Tower Hill

Accessibility: Monument is served by the District and Circle lines and does not have step free access. Tower Hill, which is within walking distance, is served by the District and Circle lines and has step-free access.

Please do check for any tube station closures and restrictions prior to travel on the day, information can be found on the TFL website. 

We’ve chosen cheerpoints located close to accessible stations. But we have less control on the accessibility of the environment. Please note that our positions will be on the side of the road in open areas, and it is likely to be very busy.

We’re committed to making this an inclusive environment, so will talk to you about your access needs and adjustments before the event.

Skills and experience you can gain

• Experience as part of a charity team

• Being a Scope representative 

• Supporting a charity committed to creating an equal future with disabled people

• Meeting new people

• Boosting your confidence and increasing your self-esteem

What we can offer you ahead of the day

• Support with travel plans to and from the event

• Agreed out of pocket expenses

• Information about plans for the day 

• Information on what you will be doing

What we can offer you on the day

• Free Scope t-shirt

• Scope event staff will be on hand to support on the day

• Front row view of the world’s most iconic marathon

• Fun day out in London

• Opportunity to volunteer with friends and family if you wish

• The chance to meet new people and Scope staff

• Satisfaction knowing you’ve made a big difference to our runners and helped make their day extra special

Safeguarding 

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk. Both those receiving services or being staff or volunteers. We expect all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.