Volunteering at Mountlucas Parkrun

Mountlucas parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9.30am at Mountlucas Windfarm in Offaly. The event is organised by a team of volunteers. Learn more about volunteering at Mountlucas parkrun below.

There’s no experience needed and you don’t need to have been to Mountlucas parkrun, or any other parkrun, before. There are lots of roles to choose from and someone will show you what to do on the day.

Almost 40,000 people across the world volunteer at parkrun each week. Volunteering is an incredibly positive, fun and rewarding way to participate at parkrun, just like walking or running.

At Mountlucas parkrun, the volunteer opportunities are many and varied. There is something for everyone at parkrun events; you could be timekeeping, scanning people’s barcodes at the finish or ensuring everyone gets safely around the route as a marshall.

If you know in advance that you would like to volunteer (either the next weekend or a future date) please email mountlucas@parkrun.com. Please include your full name and, if you know it, your parkrun ID found on your barcode.

If you’re not sure of your weekend plans and don’t want to commit in advance, just turn up to your local event and talk to the volunteers when you arrive.

In your parkrun profile you can sign up to receive volunteering emails, so you can hear about volunteering opportunities at Mountlucas parkrun.

Mairéad Scally is a regular participant and volunteer at Mountlucas parkrun and speaks fondly about her involvement: "It's a really enjoyable experience to volunteer at Mountlucas parkrun; it's a great opportunity to give back, and also is a great chance to get to know other volunteers and participants better. There are a range of roles, and some roles allow you to also participate in the parkrun as well as volunteer on the day, for example as tailwalker or first timers welcome. There's something for everyone!"