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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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OH!CON Reception and merchandise team

About this event

Working in coordination with our stewards and An Lanntair staff, you will be a central part of the public face of OH!CON on the day. You be selling our fabulous merch and raffle tickets, helping children take part in the D&D treasure hunt and registering entrants for the cosplay masquerades.

Volunteering details

Working in coordination with our stewards and An Lanntair staff, you will be a central part of the public face of OH!CON on the day.

Not only will you be selling our fabulous merch and raffle tickets, but you will also help children take part in the D&D treasure hunt and register entrants for the cosplay masquerades.

The OH!CON reception will be the contact point for any emergencies or concerns raised by the stewards and you will contact the Organising Team should help be needed.


You'll need to be:



  • Friendly and enjoy meeting people

  • Patient and calm under pressure

  • Happy handling card and cash payments (we will show you how to do this, but some retail experience would be useful)

  • Comfortable with some light paperwork (filling in entrants details on the cosplay registration form, raffle ticket details etc).


Experience required

You'll need to be:


  • Friendly and enjoy meeting people

  • Patient and calm under pressure

  • Happy handling card and cash payments (we will show you how to do this, but some retail experience would be useful)

  • Comfortable with some light paperwork (filling in entrants details on the cosplay registration form, raffle ticket details etc).


Travel details

The comic con will take place in Stornoway town centre. Volunteers must be able to get to the venue.

Travel expenses

No expenses but all subsistence provided, plus a follow up thank you celebration.

Date

11 October 2025

Support
Training details

Induction: evening in the week of OH!CON

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability
Mon
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
One off Induction in the week of OH!CON

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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