Event Support Volunteer
Every year hundreds of people run, abseil, skydive and eat cake, to raise funds to help Rainbows care for babies, children, young people 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.
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Opportunity Snapshot
Commitment
Flexible
Format
Onsite
Across the East Midlands
Eligibility
Age 16-100
Your Role in Creating Change
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
Will it suit me?
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
Will it suit me?
If you enjoy striking up conversations with new people, working as part of an exciting team, and diving into a variety of hands-on tasks, volunteering at our events can be so much fun! Join us and turn your enthusiasm into unforgettable experiences while making a real impact!
Our events, typically held on weekends or evenings, offer flexibility with no fixed commitment throughout the year. Any time you can give helps fund our vital work.
Availability & Location
This role is on a ad hoc/flexible basis and can be for an hour or more. The location is across the East Midlands.
Availability & Location
This role is on a ad hoc/flexible basis and can be for an hour or more. The location is across the East Midlands.
About Rainbows Hospice for Children & Young People
Rainbows is the only hospice in the East Midlands dedicated to providing specialist care and support services for babies, children and young people with serious and terminal conditions. We support every baby, child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure.
We’re here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after.
Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are.
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