Events Volunteer

• Shetland Clan Cancer Support Centre

• VO92876

Your role as a Clan events volunteer is essential in helping to generate the funds needed for us to provide our vital support services to people affected by cancer diagnosis in your local community. You could be asked to get involved in a variety of activities, whether it's manning a cheering point on one of our runs, walks or cycles, helping to welcome guests at our annual lunch or ball, or providing information at one of our open days, Typical activities include:

• Helping to prepare for an event - this might involve preparing information and signage, setting up routes for runs/walks/cycles, sorting displays and activities, moving chairs and tables, putting up gazebos etc.


• Providing a warm and friendly welcome to all attendees of Clan events, answering any questions and encouraging people to get involved in the event/activity


• Assisting at larger scale events such as the Clan Ball or Clan Lunch - this might involve manning the car park, directing attendees to the right location, providing information, running stalls, assisting with activities, salling tickets or accept donations


• Working together with Clan staff to ensure the best possible experience for our events attendees/participants and signposting where appropriate


• Helping to raise awareness of Clan services

Experience required

There are no prerequisites for this role in terms of professional qualifications and Clan will provide you with the relevant training and ongoing supervision to support you in your role.We value personal experience and would welcome anyone without the preferred skills and experience but are passionate about making a difference and supporting local people in their community to apply.

Travel expenses

Clan remiburses expenses in accordance with their Expenses policy

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We aim to ensure that volunteering with us is a fulfilling and worthwhile experience. You'll have support from staff, with the opportunity to gain and develop skills and meet with other volunteers.

Volunteers (aged 12-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Shetland.

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