Events Volunteers – VH221

Big C; Babergh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team dedicated to supporting those affected by cancer through vital fundraising events. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring events run smoothly and safely, engaging with participants and the community. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful causes while developing your skills in event support and teamwork. The organization values inclusion and diversity, creating a welcoming environment for all volunteers. Your efforts will directly impact the lives of many and help raise essential funds for cancer support services.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow health and safety policies.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with participants.

Responsibilities

• Assist with crowd control and event logistics.
• Support participants during events and ensure safety.

Skills

Crowd Stewarding

Car Park Marshalling

Event Support

Health and Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Job description

Role:

Big C’s events are vital for raising those much-needed funds to help support those affected by cancer in our county. For their events to run smoothly, safely, and successfully, they value and rely heavily on the support of volunteers.

The roles of volunteers could include but are not limited to:

1. Crowd Stewarding.
2. Car Park Marshalling.
3. Events Support.
4. Bucket Collections.
5. Information Stalls.
6. Registration of cyclists/runners.
7. Greeting and cheering on participants.
8. Adhering to, and encouraging others to follow Big C’s health and safety policies.
9. Undertaking any other reasonable volunteer duties that may be appropriate in order to help achieve Big C’s objectives.

About the organisation:

As a regional cancer charity, Big C is dedicated to supporting anyone affected by cancer in Norfolk and neighbouring counties whilst working with key partners in research and healthcare to improve future outcomes.

There are an estimated 2.5 million people living with cancer in the UK. 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Big C seeks and implements new approaches and projects to make sure that no one is missing out on the opportunity to access our support. Big C’s work focuses on 6 key areas: support, research, equipment, education, income generation, and people.

The dedication of our employees, volunteers, supporters, and fundraisers is how we continue to improve the lives of those affected by cancer.

Big C is passionately committed to wellbeing, inclusion, diversity, equity, and supporting the achievement of the charity’s vision and organisational objectives. It aims to unite all Big C employees and volunteers, ensuring everyone is effective, productive, happy, and customer-focused.

How to apply: If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or would like more information, contact the Volunteer Hub at Merchants’ Place –
E: [e-mail]
T: 01263 519454

Alternatively, you can complete an online registration form, and your details will be sent to us directly. A link for the form can be found on our Volunteer Hub page on our website.