Volunteering

Our 2026 hike will take place on 26–27th September, with a start and finish location that remains top secret until closer to the event. We’re mapping routes, planning basecamp, and building our team and we’d love you to be part of it.

Whether you’ve volunteered before or this would be your first time helping with Cheshire Hike, we’d love to have you on the team. The event brings together hundreds of Scouts, Guides, Explorers and Rangers for a challenging two‑day expedition across the Cheshire countryside, and it simply wouldn’t happen without our volunteers.

What roles are available?

• Checkpoint teams
• Start teams
• Basecamp team
• Finish team
• Operational support
• First aid teams
• Media & comms teams.

There are no fees to volunteer at Cheshire Hike. Whatever your skills, experience or confidence level, there’s a role that will suit you and we’ll make sure you’re supported every step of the way.

• Be part of one of Cheshire’s longest‑running Scout & Guide events
• Support young people taking on an unforgettable challenge
• Gain confidence, skills and experience
• Make new friends and be part of a brilliant event team
• Enjoy a rewarding weekend outdoors.

Who can volunteer?

To volunteer at Cheshire Hike, you must be a registered adult volunteer with either Scouts or Girlguiding, and enter your membership number during the booking process. This is required for all roles, even if you’re simply assisting another volunteer.

If you are not currently a volunteer, that’s absolutely fine, contact us first and we’ll help you join the organisation that suits you best and guide you through the steps to get started.

To ensure everyone stays safe, all volunteers must complete:

✓ Enhanced DBS disclosure check
✓ Safeguarding training
✓ Safety training
✓ Role-specific safety briefings before the event.

Scouts: Must follow the Yellow Card and complete required mandatory modules.
Girlguiding: must complete the appropriate level of A Safe Space training.

Registering as a volunteer

If you’re a leader of a group and you’re also volunteering, please head into the booking system and choose ‘Volunteer’ under your profile where you can select roles you’re interested in.

If you’re not a leader of a group taking part, please register as a volunteer here. If you’ve already registered this year and would like to update your profile or roles, you can log in here.