Christmas Concert Volunteer | Glasgow

Volunteer at our magical Christmas Concert and enjoy the concert too!

We are seeking friendly and welcoming volunteers with good communication skills to support our Christmas Concert.

Volunteers’ jobs will include welcoming and checking in guests, setting up the venue, preparing the candles and putting programmes out, preparing the green room for our celebrity guests. Volunteers will also be asked to usher guests, help to collect donations at the end of the night and clean and tidy the venue at the end of the evening.

Department
Fundraising

Terms
Volunteers will need to attend from 4.30pm to 8.45pm.

Based
Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G11 5PU

Support given
You will receive a basic briefing prior to the event and you’ll receive a full briefing from the team on your arrival at the event. You will be supported throughout if you have any questions or problems.

What you’ll get out of the experience

The opportunity to enjoy an enchanting evening featuring popular carols at Cottiers, one of Glasgow's most unique venues, as well as readings and performances from our celebrity friends and supporters.
Meet new people, be part of a team and support Child Bereavement UK to raise vital funds to support our work with bereaved children, young people, parents, and families.
Hands-on basic event experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to volunteer at a truly enjoyable evening so don’t miss out.

Key working relationships
You will be working alongside our special events team, fundraising team, members of the public and other volunteers.

Equality and diversity
The Charity is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation (collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions.

We encourage diversity and equality in all our volunteer roles. If you have a disability or additional need and would like to discuss this with us prior to signing up, please email: [email protected] to see how we can support you.

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