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Event Supporter

Sight Support West of England
https://www.sightsupportwest.org.uk
Salary: 
None
Closing Date: 
Thursday, 5 December, 2024 - 15:15
Contract Type: 
Volunteer
Hours: 
Part Time
Hours: 
ad hoc
Location: 
South West
Details of Role: 

Purpose: We are looking for friendly, outgoing individuals to help make our events a success. Sight Support West of England runs a variety of events, from information days, advice and guidance drop-in sessions, sporting activities and fundraising events. This rewarding, flexible opportunity is a great way to help us raise funds, increase awareness of our services and ensure that clients feel welcomed and supported when they attend our events.

What will you be doing?

This role is flexible and varied depending upon the type of event you are supporting. You can expect to fulfil some (or all) of the following tasks:

  • Helping to set up and take down a stall

  • Making sure you are familiar with the venue and the facilities

  • Supporting Sight Support staff to deliver a smooth and safe event

  • Welcoming participants to the event and helping collect and hand out registration materials

  • Providing direction, sighted guiding and information to participants

  • Handing out refreshments

  • Talking to visitors about the work of Sight Support

  • Demonstrating daily living and access technology equipment to visitors (training will be given)

  • Capturing photographs of the day for promotional purposes

What skills and experience are needed?

  • Good communication skills

  • Friendly and approachable

  • Good organisational skills

  • Able to work with a diverse range of people

  • Comfortable in a publicfacing role

What will you gain from the role?

  • The knowledge that you are making a positive difference to the lives of people living with sight loss

  • Experience of working with a variety of people

  • The experience of working within a friendly team

  • An increased understanding of sight loss

  • Useful event organisation experience

What support will be given?

  • Induction

  • Understanding Sight Loss Training

  • Expenses

  • Supervision and support from the Volunteer Coordinator

  • Additional training as appropriate

When will you be needed?

Flexible. Times and dates vary depending on each event.

How often will you be needed?

As and when required

References

Two references and proof of ID required

How to Apply: 

For further information and to have a chat about the role, please contact Becs, Volunteer Coordinator, on 07849 833 047 or volunteering@sightsupportwest.org.uk. Or you can apply straight away here: https://forms.office.com/e/6i5nyypWyP

Contact Person: 
Becs Thurgur, Volunteer Coordinator
Contact Email: 
volunteering@sightsupportwest.org.uk
Contact Phone: 
07849 833 047