Volunteer at Picnic in the Park 2024!

Sunday 1^st September, 1-5pm, Mina Road Park

About Picnic in the Park

Picnic In the Park is a free and open to all, community-led and orientated mini-festival, ran by St Werburghs Community Centre. We want to encourage people from the area to bring their picnic blankets to Mina Road Park and enjoy an afternoon of music, arts and entertainment.  We’re excited to be able to showcase everything St Werburghs Community Centre has on offer and celebrate the creativity and diversity of the area.

This will be the 14^th year that the festival has taken place.

About the role

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help us make sure Picnic in the Park runs smoothly and is inclusive and accessible to everyone.

This includes helping to set up in the morning and clear up after the event as well as people to help during the day; this could involve stewarding, litterpicking or helping with activities or workshops.

Volunteer shifts on the day are maximum of 3 - 4 hours long and you will be given a food and drink voucher as a thank you for your work.

Person Specification

• Friendly and Approachable: Our volunteers have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy interacting with people from diverse backgrounds in a welcoming and inclusive manner.

 • Commitment to Community: Our volunteers have passion for community engagement and a genuine interest in fostering connections within the local area.

 • Enthusiastic & Positive Attitude: Working effectively within a team environment, our volunteers maintain a positive and proactive attitude, creating a welcoming atmosphere at our events.

• Respect for Diversity: Our volunteers show respect for diverse perspectives, cultures, and identities, fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and respected

Tasks

Task can include and are not limited to: assisting with activities, meeting and greeting, litter picking, being available to chat and have fun with the attendees, setting down and clearing up.

As part of your application please let us know what you are interested in, and we can assign you to the tasks most suited to you.

Date

Sunday 1^st September

Time

The event runs from 1pm – 5pm. We are also looking for volunteers for set up (9am – 1pm) and packdown (5pm – 7pm).

Location

Mina Road Park, Mina Road, St Werburghs, Bristol BS2 9TA

Deadline

Please return your application forms ASAP. Volunteer applications will close on Monday 19^th August at 9am.