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Organisation Details
Sense
Sub theme: Health and Wellbeing
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Description of role: Volunteer Photographer – Manchester Marathon (Sense Charity)
Are you passionate about photography and capturing inspiring moments? Join Sense, a leading disability charity, as a Volunteer Photographer at the Manchester Marathon on Sunday, 19th April.
You’ll play a key role in celebrating our amazing Sense runners — snapping action shots, cheering them on, and helping us tell the story of connection, determination and inclusion. Your images will not only give our runners lasting memories but may also feature on our website and social media to inspire future supporters.
What you’ll do:
Capture photos of Sense runners throughout the marathon
Edit and share a selection of your best shots for use across our channels
Cheer on our participants and bring positive energy to the day
Help promote Sense’s work by capturing powerful, joyful moments
You’ll love this role if you:
Have your own professional-standard camera (DSLR or mirrorless)
Are studying or passionate about photography (professionals welcome too!)
Enjoy being outdoors, staying active, and working independently
Have editing software and an eye for great storytelling through images
Are based in Manchester and love supporting a good cause
What you’ll get:
A free Sense hoodie to wear proudly on the day
Travel costs reimbursed
A professional reference for your portfolio or future roles
The chance to use your skills to make a real difference for people with complex disabilities
At Sense, we believe in including everyone, finding a way no matter the barriers, and celebrating every connection. Come and be part of that story — one frame at a time.
What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?
Full training with ongoing support and guidance from your team.
A chance to meet new people.
A great way to develop new skills and share your existing skills.
The feeling you get knowing you’re making a difference to the lives of disabled people with complex needs.
A reference to support future applications for paid or voluntary roles.
Support from our Mental Health First Aiders, should you need it.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.
We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
Apply now to volunteer as our Manchester Marathon Photographer and help us capture the spirit of inclusion in action!
Are you passionate about photography and capturing inspiring moments? Join Sense, a leading disability charity, as a Volunteer Photographer at the Manchester Marathon on Sunday, 19th April.
You’ll play a key role in celebrating our amazing Sense runners — snapping action shots, cheering them on, and helping us tell the story of connection, determination and inclusion. Your images will not only give our runners lasting memories but may also feature on our website and social media to inspire future supporters.
What you’ll do:
Capture photos of Sense runners throughout the marathon
Edit and share a selection of your best shots for use across our channels
Cheer on our participants and bring positive energy to the day
Help promote Sense’s work by capturing powerful, joyful moments
You’ll love this role if you:
Have your own professional-standard camera (DSLR or mirrorless)
Are studying or passionate about photography (professionals welcome too!)
Enjoy being outdoors, staying active, and working independently
Have editing software and an eye for great storytelling through images
Are based in Manchester and love supporting a good cause
What you’ll get:
A free Sense hoodie to wear proudly on the day
Travel costs reimbursed
A professional reference for your portfolio or future roles
The chance to use your skills to make a real difference for people with complex disabilities
At Sense, we believe in including everyone, finding a way no matter the barriers, and celebrating every connection. Come and be part of that story — one frame at a time.
What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?
Full training with ongoing support and guidance from your team.
A chance to meet new people.
A great way to develop new skills and share your existing skills.
The feeling you get knowing you’re making a difference to the lives of disabled people with complex needs.
A reference to support future applications for paid or voluntary roles.
Support from our Mental Health First Aiders, should you need it.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.
We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
Apply now to volunteer as our Manchester Marathon Photographer and help us capture the spirit of inclusion in action!
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 4
Location:
Community Based, GOT Group Manchester
Manchester