Great North Run 2025 volunteer photographer

Could you help to capture the amazing atmosphere of the Great North Run and create keepsakes for our team of runners? Bring your photography skills to race day to snap our fundraisers and volunteers in image form. Join us at our cheer point or tent to get the best reaction from our participants and help us to make sure the experience is one they will never forget!

 

Date:
  • When: Sunday 7 September 2025
  • Where: Great North Run race route – Exact cheer point location is TBC it will be emailed once confirmed.
  • What3Words: TBC
  • Supported by: Mass Participation team

What will I do?

  • Bring your own camera equipment
  • Snap and/or video Teenage Cancer Trust runners, volunteers, the crowds and race day in general, capturing the unparalleled atmosphere of the race
  • Advise the charity on potential photography opportunities, as identified.

What will I gain?

  • A first-class experience soaking up the atmosphere of the event
  • Credit for photographs used/published
  • Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with our volunteer expenses policy
  • Support beforehand and on the day from your volunteer manager

What skills do I need?

  • Ideally, you’ll be a professional or talented amateur photographer, or a photography student looking to develop your portfolio and your own camera
  • The ability to build rapport with supporters and young people with cancer
  • An understanding of photography and some good experience of this type of work
  • Creativity and initiative to take the best possible shots

How do I apply?

To apply, new volunteers should complete our registration form below.  Or if you’re already registered as a Teenage Cancer Trust volunteer, simply email us.

Either way, be sure to get your application in before midday on Monday 25 August 2025.

Great North Run Vol Photographer volunteer