I'm in the ballot for next year's FLM. But if I don't get in, I'd quite like to help out around the race; so handing out drinks, marshalling, whatever. I ran this year's, thought the volunteers were fantastic, and would like to give a little back if I don't run. Does anyone know how you go about volunteering? Is there a general clearing function for volunteers, eg run bu FLM? Or do you need to approach the individual organisations involved?
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Hi Florian,
I volunteered at this years FLMafter I was unsuccessful in the ballot, I was on the lucozade sport stand at mile 10. It was hard work but really good fun and has definitely inspired me to enter next years race.
As far as I'm aware all the drinks stations are done by running clubs. I saw an appeal for volunteers on my local club website and replied to that (although I am not a member). I think It was a couple of months before the marathon that I saw the advert so it might be too early to start looking now.
I think some charities also send volunteers to cheer their runners on so you could also try that.
Good Luck!
Thought i'd bump this, as i've just failed to get through the ballot. Is now a good time to volunteer? I'd draw the line at handing out vaseline