One-off/casual Event Volunteer

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Hosted by: Age UK - Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Opportunity Description: Department: Fundraising
Role Location: Anywhere across Nottinghamshire where events are being held
Role Support: You will be supported by a member of staff in the fundraising or volunteering teams

What is the purpose of this role?
To assist the charity with the smooth running of events.

What impact does this role have?
Enables the charity to deliver events safely that staff alone are unable to provide support for.

What activities might you be involved in?
• Supporting with bucket collection donations at a local theatre/event
• Supporting with handing out leaflets at a local event Age UK Notts is represented at
• Welcoming guests at Age UK Notts local events and potentially chatting with guests during the event
• Helping staff to host Age UK Notts local events– eg making and serving refreshments
• Helping staff to set up before and clear away after a local Age UK Notts event
• Supporting health and safety good practice through observations and providing assistance where required

When would you be needed to volunteer?
On an irregular basis, as and when required. Availability during evenings and weekends would be helpful. As much notice as possible will always be given.

What training will you be given?
You will be given a basic induction to the Charity, so you understand more about what we do, the services we offer and the people we support. You will have the opportunity if you so wish, to develop your knowledge about the charity to enable you to share information about the charity within your own networks of family and friends.

What can you gain from this opportunity?
• The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends
• An understanding of how community events are run and enjoyed by participants
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses as defined in Age UK Notts’ volunteer handbook
Type of Activity: Advice, Information & Support, Community Work, Local Events
Areas of Interest: Elderly, Public Events
Skills: Interpersonal
Who we are looking for: What are we looking for?
 Individuals with a positive and social attitude
 Individuals who enjoy helping others
 Individuals who are confident in chatting to others
 Individuals who have a genuine interest in older people
 Flexibility to be able to help out at short notice will be appreciated (where possible)
Requirements:
Suitable for: Micro, Indoors, Event, Outdoor, University Students, People Seeking Work, Short Term Commitment, Older People
Practical considerations: Volunteering for this role is on an irregular basis (as and when required). Availability during evenings and weekends would be helpful.
As much notice as possible will always be given for the upcoming events.
Recruitment method:
Disabled Access details: This will be on an event-by-event basis.
Expenses details: Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses as defined in Age UK Notts’ volunteer handbook
Any Age/Gender restrictions: The volunteer role is open to those aged 18 and over.
Support for volunteers with additional needs: This will depend on the volunteer and what those needs are, and whether the service the volunteer is applying for can comfortably support a volunteer whilst maintaining the delivery of the service.
Induction Arrangments: You will be given a basic induction to the Charity, so you understand more about what we do, the services we offer and the people we support
Insurance Cover: Yes
Support Available: You will be supported by a member of staff in the fundraising or volunteering teams.
Training: No training is required for the volunteering role, but you will have the opportunity if you so wish, to develop your knowledge about the charity to enable you to share information about the charity within your own networks of family and friends.
Any Other Arrangements: None