Event Support Volunteer

As a Event Volunteer, you’ll support the charity at public events, helping to raise awareness about sickle cell through meaningful community engagement. This role involves assisting with setting up stalls, engaging with the public, distributing materials, and supporting event activities as well as other community events such as Cianna's Smile Family Fun Days.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Setup & Pack-Down

• Help transport, unpack, and set up banners, tables, and display materials at stalls or venues.
• Assist in packing down and ensuring everything is clean and organized post-event.

Welcoming & Public Engagement

• Greet visitors warmly at the stall or event space.
• Share basic information about sickle cell and the charity’s work (training or briefing provided).
• Encourage sign-ups for newsletters or mailing lists, where applicable.

Distributing Materials

• Hand out leaflets, brochures, and awareness merchandise.
• Provide event schedules or workshop handouts as needed.

Assisting with Activities

• Support any community engagement activities (e.g., children’s crafts, games, surveys, raffles).
• Help manage small queues or answer simple questions from attendees.

Representing the Charity

• Act as a positive ambassador for the charity’s mission.
• Maintain professionalism, compassion, and respect in all interactions.

Ideal Qualities:

• Friendly, respectful, and confident speaking with members of the public
• Passionate about making a difference in the community
• Reliable and willing to take initiative
• Comfortable working outdoors or in public venues

Time Commitment:

• Varies depending on the event — typically 2–6 hours per event
• Volunteers will be given schedules in advance and can choose their availability

Training & Support:

• A short briefing will be provided before each event
• You’ll always have a team lead or staff member available for support