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Event Champion (Walk for Parkinson's Buckinghamshire
Practical details
Volunteering • One-off
Contact person
Sarah Jones
#121686
Scan me or visit www.volunteerbucks.org.uk/o/Parkinsons-UKThameValley/opportunities/Event-Champion-Walk-for-Parkinsons-Buckinghamshire/121686 to join
Have you got a good cheering voice, warm personality and big smile? Come to Walk for Parkinson's Buckinghamshire, pop on a cyan tshirt, and be part of the team!
You’ll be part of the team supporting our fundraisers and events. We need your enthusiasm and cheering abilities to help organise and motivate those taking part. You’ll be part of the mission to ensure event attendees have the best possible experience, raising vital funds to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's
What you will be doing
- Marshalling, ushering or cheering participants or event guests
- Running registration, information or merchandise stands
- Answering queries from event participants and providing information on the work of Parkinson’s UK
- Liaising with the event organiser to ensure things run smoothly, reporting any issues or concerns
- Event set up and packing down
- Collecting donations, e.g. bucket collections or selling raffle tickets
- Most event champions spend two to three hours with us
The skills you need
- Friendly and welcoming personality
- Happy to be part of a team
- Flexibility and willingness to change tasks as the event needs
- Able to handle money
What's in it for you
- Meet others in your local community
- Learn first-hand how large-scale events are run, interacting with members of the public and Parkinson's UK supporters
- Become part of the community of people on a mission to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s
- A great day out after your volunteer shift
Disclaimer
An event briefing will be provided on the morning of the event, or before, with all you need to know
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