Festival and Event Volunteer

We have a range of upcoming festivals and events for which we are seeking friendly, confident and approachable people to volunteer their support.

Volunteers work for timed shifts and perform a variety of jobs on the day in aid of Child Bereavement UK, details of volunteer roles can be found on individual events pages.

In return our volunteers are able to enjoy the rest of the event for free! Volunteers will be fully briefed and supported both before and during the event by Child Bereavement UK staff.

Skills required

A friendly and approachable personality
Aged over 18 years (children may be able to help a volunteering adult at selected events, however they will not be listed as a volunteer and will attend the event at the responsible adult’s own risk).
Reliable
Confident with basic technology, such as using a card machine (training will be provided)
Confident working with the general public

What you’ll get out of the experience

Free entry to the event
Opportunity to meet new people
Priority access to other volunteering positions across the charity
Being part of raising funds to help Child Bereavement UK support families and children to rebuild their lives following bereavement.

Your team

Fundraising team
Festival goers
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.

Terms and conditions

This job profile is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities but is a guide for information. It may be reviewed and changed in the light of the evolving needs of the Charity and as part of the volunteer’s development. Any changes will be made following discussion with the post holder.

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