Events

Do you have experience of working on events?  It could be that you work in a marketing/PR function and have experience of organising or running an event.  Perhaps it is an area you have an interest in.  Events in the voluntary sector could mean a variety of opportunities from manning a stall in a market, having a stand at an exhibition or being at a local activity.

There are a variety of opportunities for those with skills and experience in events including:

Events Assistants-

Role-Macmillan has three major national events each year and a number of local ones including walks, runs and golf events. Our flagship event is our World's Biggest Coffee Morning, raising over 7.8 million annually.

Hundreds of our supporters also undertake the challenge of a lifetime running marathons to raise money for Macmillan's services, trekking the Sahara, climbing Killimanjaro or another of our many challenge events.

We are looking for a volunteer Events Assistant to help us plan and market these events, ensure that the participants understand the importance of their contribution to the charity and receive the highest quality donor care and support.

(Contact Macmillan Cancer Support 01264 343815)

Fundraising Volunteer- 1-4hrs per week

Role- A general fundraising volunteer who can organise or help with various events and activities within their local area on an ad-hoc basis.

Main Tasks and Activities:
organise local events and activities on behalf of the organisation
support the organisation of local events and activities
support local events and activities
raising awareness of the organisation

(Contact Stafford Volunteer Centre 01785 279934)

Co-Operative Street Games

Role-The Co-operative Street Games Young Volunteers has approximately 70 projects across the country that provide a number of sports volunteering opportunities for young people in their local area. Visit www.streetgames.org for details of projects in your local area and the opportunities they have on offer. These include a number of coaching opportunities, sports events support and can include more varied activities where young people develop and delivery their own projects. Young volunteers can get involved in a number of sports. In particular Street Games projects deliver activities like Handball, StreetCheer, Football, Basketball and Dance. All young volunteers receive support and guidance from trained project workers and will have the chance to develop their skills, try new activities and may also have the chance to attend recognized training courses and qualifications. To find out where your local Co-operative StreetGames Young Volunteers projects is then visit www.streetgames.

(Contact Vinspired 020 7960 7000)

If you are interested in these or any other opportunities then please have a look at the Do It website or contact your local volunteer centre for information.