Venture Café Manchester
Venture Café Manchester Ambassador (Volunteer Opportunity)
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Do you want to be a more active part of the Manchester innovation ecosystem? Are you passionate about bringing people together to connect, spark ideas and drive impact? Would you like to play an active role in supercharging the next century of innovation in the North West?
Join Venture Café Manchester as an Ambassador and help shape one of the city’s most exciting innovation communities.
Who are we?
Venture Café is a global, community-driven platform connecting innovators, entrepreneurs, students, creatives and leaders to make things happen.
Through our flagship event, Thursday Gatherings, we create a vibrant, inclusive space where ideas are shared, collaborations begin and meaningful changes take root.
Our mission is simple but powerful: connect innovators to make things happen.
About the role
We’re looking for enthusiastic, welcoming and proactive Volunteer Event & Community Ambassadors to support our weekly Thursday Gatherings in Manchester at the SISTER - Renold Building (M1 7JR).
As an Ambassador, you’ll be at the heart of the experience, helping people feel seen, connected and inspired from the moment they walk through the door.
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What Ambassadors do
You’ll get a chance to supercharge the Thursday Gathering experience in ways that suit you, such as:
- Welcoming Guests - Be the friendly face of Venture Café, supporting check-in and helping attendees navigate the space.
- Sparking Connections - Start conversations, introduce people and help build meaningful relationships across the community.
- Supporting Event Delivery - Assist with setup, logistics and ensuring sessions run smoothly.
- Championing the Community - Represent Venture Café’s mission both in-person and online, helping grow our network.
- Amplifying the Experience - Share moments, insights and energy from events through social media.
What you bring
- 💛 A positive, open and welcoming attitude
- 💛 Strong communication and people skills
- 💛 A collaborative, team player mindset
- 💛 Adaptability, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to get stuck in
- 💛 An interest in innovation, startups, or community building
- 💛 Confidence working in a dynamic, fast-paced events environment
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Why join us?
- 🐝 Be part of a global innovation movement (15+ cities, one community)
- 🐝 Grow your network with founders, creatives and industry leaders
- 🐝 Gain hands-on experience in events, community building and innovation ecosystems
- 🐝 Build confidence in people-facing, high-energy environment
- 🐝 Develop valuable skills and receive professional reference
- 🐝 Find your people - a supportive community you’ll want to keep coming back to
Who is this for?
Students, early-career professionals, founders, creatives, career changers - or anyone curious, community-minded, and excited about making things happen.
🌟Ready to get involved?
We’d love to hear from you.
Submit a short expression of interest telling us why you’d like to join the Venture Café Manchester Ambassador team,
Apply Now: https://venturecafemanchester.org/connect-with-innovators/get-involved/become-an-ambassador/
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