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WHY SHOULD YOU VOLUNTEER FOR LONDON CITY RUNNERS?

Updated: Apr 18, 2022

This is a guest post courtesy of Molly.

I first turned up at the Marquis of Wellington on my own on a chilly Tuesday evening, a little apprehensive and not knowing what to expect. Having just moved to London I was keen to meet some like-minded people and explore the city. I really needn’t have worried! I couldn’t have wished for a friendlier, more welcoming group of runners. I bought an LCR hoodie that same night and almost two years later I’m still wearing it with pride. A couple of things really struck me about the club: one, that everyone really is that nice, and the second that yes, it really is completely free.


One of the great and unique things about the club is that it’s open to everyone and this has only been possible through Tim and Kerry committing so much of their time and energy to make it happen. So when I heard the exciting news that we were getting our own clubhouse, but that to make it work we’d need to rely on volunteers, I was really keen to help out. Soon enough I went from novice bar-tender to proficient pint-pourer and learnt skills such as how to change a barrel as well as make our crowd-pleasing espresso martinis.


Whether it’s chatting to tired runners after their sessions or serving pale ale to beer-mile-crawlers on a busy Saturday, working behind the bar is a real laugh, and I’ve learnt so much about the ins and outs of how it all works.


Through volunteering at the club I’ve met some truly super people, some of which I would honestly class as close friends of mine. I love telling newbies and members of the public all about the club, its history and the fantastic people that make it all happen.


Want to be one of those fantastic people I’m always raving about? You’re in luck… there are a few different ways you can give back to the club! Working behind the bar is a great way to meet other members of the club, become a master barrel-changer and learn how to make a mean flat white. Bar work not your thing? We’re always looking for volunteers on our runs too… If you’re looking to inspire other runners and help get more people into our fantastic sport, volunteering your time on Mondays for the Couch to 5K sessions is a good way to go. If you fancy picking up the pace, why not volunteer to run an intervals sessions on Thursday or help out with our new track sessions on Wednesdays? What better way to give back to the club and to Tim and Kerry, than to give your time and enthusiasm. You’ll pick up some great friends and skills along the way too.

You can volunteer to lead one of the Thursday interval sessions.

If you’d like to volunteer, please email londoncityrunners@gmail.com. Thank you!

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Volunteering for London City Runners sounds like such a rewarding way to give back while staying active and connected to the community. Helping out at events not only supports fellow runners but also builds friendships and a sense of belonging that goes beyond the sport. I’ve found that sharing experiences around food can have a similar effect, creating connection and enjoyment in a group setting. That’s one of the reasons I love making argentina empanadas for friends and family—they’re easy to share, full of flavour, and bring people together in a way that mirrors the community spirit highlighted in this article.

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Volunteering, huh? Sounds noble. Free beer might also sway me, admittedly. Ever tried wrangling a crowd of eager amateurs? It's a circus. Think being part of something bigger is important? Agreed. Once I was roped into organizing a school bake sale and thought like I was stuck in Friday Night Funkin level but everything from sourcing ingredients to crowd control felt similar to what Molly describes, a chaotic but rewarding community effort.


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What a heartwarming story! It sounds like joining this running club was a bit like starting a new life in Bitlife —taking a chance, meeting new people, learning fresh skills, and finding unexpected friendships. The focus on community and volunteering really makes the experience special. It's inspiring to see a group that welcomes everyone and helps each other grow, both on and off the track.

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