Event Support Volunteer

About this Opportunity

Overview:

Every year hundreds of people run, abseil, skydive and eat cake, to raise funds to help Rainbows
care for babies, children, Children and Youth and their families across the East Midlands. Behind them
are a team of dedicated Event Volunteers who are vital in ensuring our events run smoothly.

Organisation:

Rainbows Hospice for Babies, Children and Young People

Address:

East Midlands, UK

Location:

Onsite

About the organisation:

Rainbows provides care for babies, children or young people with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most. We provide family centered short breaks, palliative and end of life care. Rainbows supports and help families make the most of every precious moment.

Full Details:

Time Commitment & Availability :

Monday-Sunday, Ad-Hoc/Flexible

What will I need to do?:
Every year hundreds of people run, abseil, skydive and eat cake, to raise funds to help Rainbows care for babies, children, Children and Youth and their families across the East Midlands. Behind them are a team of dedicated Event Volunteers who are vital in ensuring our events run smoothly.

From local concerts and golf days, to daring abseils and firewalks our events are vital in helping to raise not only funds, but awareness of the work Rainbows Hospice does across the East Midlands and they simply wouldn’t be possible without our enthusiastic volunteers helping on the day. Not only is it a great opportunity to connect with a range of different people; it is also one of our most flexible volunteering roles, allowing volunteers to choose events which fit around their schedule and commitments.

We’ll keep you in the loop with our regular newsletter, packed with exciting updates on Rainbows’ activities and a list of upcoming events needing volunteer support.

Typical tasks the role could involve::

*Be the Welcoming Face:: Collect tickets and entrance fees, welcome guests with a smile and help set the tone for an unforgettable event.
*Get Hands-On:: Assist in setting up and taking down equipment and stalls.
*Be a Cheerleader: :Join a cheer station and support our runners to the finish line
*Guiding Star:: Assist with marshalling duties, from directing car parking to guiding runners along their routes, ensuring the event runs smoothly and safely.
*Refreshment Hero:: Serve refreshments to participants, supporters and staff, keeping everyone energised and ready for action.
*Information Sharer:: Actively engage with members of the public and be the go-to person for those seeking information about Rainbows and our important work.
*Entertainment Champion:: Run our raffles, tombola’s and other fundraising games
engaging participants and members of the public.

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When and Where:

Morning Monday, Morning Tuesday, Morning Wednesday, Morning Thursday, Morning Friday, Morning Saturday, Morning Sunday, Afternoon Monday, Afternoon Tuesday, Afternoon Wednesday, Afternoon Thursday, Afternoon Friday, Afternoon Saturday, Afternoon Sunday, Evening Monday, Evening Tuesday, Evening Wednesday, Evening Thursday, Evening Friday, Evening Saturday, Evening Sunday

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Specific Requirements or Restrictions

You must be over 16 years old.

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Why we collect your age, location, gender and ethnicity

Our funders ask us to report on the age, gender, ethnicity and location of volunteers who use our service. All reporting is anonymous.

We will share your name and contact details with the relevant organisation as part of your application to a volunteering opportunity. 

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