Fundraising events day volunteer (Light touch role, Bristol)

at  British Red Cross Volunteer

The British Red Cross arrange and support many events across the country and virtually which require the help of volunteers. Could you help play an important role in making people feel valued when supporting the British Red Cross? Use your voice and energy to support at amazing events. Walk for Humanity Bristol Join our dynamic team and lend your skills and enthusiasm to our exciting walking event, Walk for Humanity Bristol- a 10k sponsored walk taking place in central Bristol on 5 October 2024. The circular route starts and finishes at Canons Marsh Amphitheatre. We’re looking for volunteers who can help us to ensure that our valued supporters have a memorable and fantastic experience on the day. An event of this size requires a top-notch team behind the scenes on the day and we’d love your help! We’re looking for volunteers to help with a range of roles including, but not limited to: Marshalls on route: Guide our walkers along the designated route, provide directions, and help ensure they are safe. Helping out in the charity village: Assist with setup, breakdown, and activities on the day; Welcoming participants and helping deal with general enquiries and on the day registrations; Present finisher medals to our deserving walkers; Bucket collecting in the charity village. Experience and Skills: No prior experience is required - just bring along your energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to support and cheer on our walkers, regardless of how much of the route they complete. Our goal is to give our supporters the best possible experience, and your role in that is vital! Before the event you will receive an information pack. so you know what to expect on the day. You will also be invited to join a pre-event Zoom call to meet the team. Upon arrival on the day, you will be given a thorough briefing. NOTE: As the route marshal role will involve walking to your assigned location on route we are looking for volunteers who are able to complete this and other tasks outlined in the advert. Hours: 9am - 5pm Age: The minimum age to volunteer at this event is 16. If you are under 18 you will be assigned a role in the charity village. We will discuss this in more detail with you 1-1. Reasonable travel/out of pocket expenses will be covered. Next Steps: We value each and every one of our volunteers and aim to provide roles that align with their interests and needs. After submitting your application, we will arrange a conversation to further discuss the roles and identify any special requirements. Join us in making Walk for Humanity a success. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! Diversity Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness. As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone. Health and Safety Statement We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will also have a conversation with you to discuss and identify any adjustments you may need.
Why we want you: Across the UK we host lots of different events which requires the help of our volunteers. There are lots of ways to get involved, from selling raffle tickets at a Christmas market, signing in hikers on their way up Snowdon, or cheering on amazing runners at the London Marathon. By joining events which suit you, you can give Red Cross supporters a special experience.
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Tasks: Exact activities will vary according to the type of event you are supporting, but can include:
Supporting event participants - cheering and encouraging people on route or welcoming them at post-race events
Providing refreshments
Selling raffle tickets
Signing people into their events
Active promotion of the British Red Cross and what we do
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Skills: Enthusiasm and energy!
Desire to give our supporters a unique and fun experience
An interest in the event
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Benefits: Gain experience and confidence in interacting with the public
Be involved in a fantastic event!
Be the power of kindness in your community

Please refer the Job description for details