Starlight Walk Event Volunteer

• Sands

• VO101497

On Saturday 9th November, give your time to support at Sands Starlight Walk. Starlight Walk is a commemorative 5km walk where participants walk under starlight in memory of their precious babies 🕯 As an events volunteer, you could be helping at our registration desk, selling Sands merchandise, giving out medals as our walkers return or looking after our lantern decorating station!

The Event Volunteer role is a varied role that will support members of the staff team in the logistics of the day. This could be helping with marshalling around the route, the registration desk, the shop, or any other duty required by the volunteer lead for the event. Please note you will only be placed where you feel comfortable.

What skills and experience will I develop from this role?

Organisational skills
Working as part of a team
Build confidence in talking to members of the public
Knowledge of Sands work
How to signpost individuals to sources of emotional support
Event logistics

What does the role involve?

To represent Sands on the day and be a welcoming face for participants
To direct participants to a member of the events team if they have any questions or concerns prior to the event day
To encourage and motivate those taking part
To undertake one or a few of the responsibilities below (you will only be placed where you are comfortable)
Marshalling the route to direct walkers
Signing in walkers at the registration desk
Selling merchandise
Welcoming walkers back and handing out medals
Looking after our lantern decorating station and memory wall
The event lead and other Sands staff will be available on the day to support you wherever you’re based.

Experience required

Confidence in talking to new people
Friendly and approachable
Awareness of potential situations where participants may feel emotional. We will equip you with details on how to respond and signpost anybody who might need support during the event
Team player, working together to create a positive experience for event participants

Travel details

South Hall Complex, University of Edinburgh, EH16 5AR.

Travel expenses

Travel and lunch expenses will be paid, and a Sands T shirt will be provided.

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