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Events Volunteer
Department: Fundraising
Employment Type: Volunteer
Location: Sutton Scotney
Description
Do you enjoy being part of a fun, energetic atmosphere and helping bring communities together?
As an Event Volunteer, you will play a key role in creating memorable experiences at a wide variety of fundraising and awareness events throughout the year. From village fetes, community fairs, local shows, and supermarket collections to festivals, challenge events, and organised fundraising activities, you will help create a welcoming and positive experience for everyone who supports Naomi & Jack's.
Whether you are helping set up an event, welcoming visitors, supporting participants, selling merchandise, marshalling, or simply bringing enthusiasm and encouragement to the day, you will be helping raise vital funds and awareness for the children, young adults, and families cared for by Naomi & Jack's.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent Naomi & Jack's at a variety of community and fundraising events.
- Welcome and engage with visitors, participants, supporters, and members of the public.
- Help create a friendly, inclusive, and positive atmosphere.
- Assist with event set-up and pack-down, including signage, gazebos, tables, displays, and fundraising materials.
- Support event activities such as registration points, information stands, refreshment stations, and community engagement activities.
- Encourage and cheer on participants at challenge events, walks, runs, and other fundraising activities.
- Help with collections, merchandise sales, raffles, and other fundraising activities where appropriate.
- Provide directions, answer basic questions, and signpost visitors to staff members when needed.
- Work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff to help ensure events run safely and successfully.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- A positive, enthusiastic, and approachable attitude.
- Confidence engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Reliability and a willingness to get involved.
- A passion for supporting local communities and making a difference.
- Flexibility to support a variety of events throughout the year.
Physical Requirements
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Some events may involve:
- Standing and being active for extended periods.
- Walking between event locations.
- Moving, carrying, or setting up event equipment and supplies.
- Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Inclusion and Accessibility
We are committed to creating inclusive volunteering opportunities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you require any adjustments or support to volunteer with us, we will work with you to explore suitable opportunities and reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
Benefits
Event volunteering opportunities are flexible and available throughout the year. Volunteers can choose to support individual events based on their interests and availability.
What You'll Gain
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference for children, young adults, and their families.
- Valuable experience in events, fundraising, and community engagement.
- The chance to meet new people, develop new skills, and become part of a passionate volunteer community.
- An opportunity to support a respected local charity and contribute to its mission.
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