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LINKnet are seeking an enthusiastic Event Volunteer for the promoting, execution, and management of events. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for creating memorable experiences for international communities! The Event Volunteer will work closely with staff at LINKnet to ensure smooth operation. As a Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to contribute your time and skills to support our organization's mission. This is an unpaid position.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in event planning or coordination.
- Experience of creating event flyers and promotional materials using platform such as Canva.
- strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly and approachable demeanor
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
- Passion for our organisation's mission
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Duties:
- Pre-Event Planning: Assist with pre-event preparations such as contacting venues, making phone calls to confirm reservations with venues, coordinating with contributors, making flyers, organising materials.
- Event Promotion: Promote the event on social media, through email and phone, or by distributing flyers in the community.
- Transportation or Supply Runs: Support events on the day. If the event requires physical setup, the volunteer can help with errands like picking up refreshments, decorations, or equipment among other supplies.
- Registration and Greeting: The volunteer can assist with event registration and event feedback form, checking in attendees, and providing a warm welcome to participants.
- Photography or Videography: Check with participants for photo consents, and make use of photography or videography skills to capture moments during the event, which can be valuable for future promotions and documentation.
- Language Translation: If the event serves a diverse community, a volunteer who is fluent in another language could assist with translation services.
- Post-Event Follow-Up: Help with post-event tasks, such as archiving the event, collecting feedback forms, or compiling feedback summary.
- Administrative Tasks: Assist with administrative work such as data entry, filing, or document organisation for event planning and coordination.
- Virtual Assistance: In some cases, volunteers can assist with tasks like moderating online events or managing event-related content on social media or websites.
- Fundraising: In some cases, volunteers can support event fundraising efforts by making phone calls, sending emails, or helping with crowdfunding campaigns.
- Outreach and Sponsorship: In some cases, volunteers can engage in outreach efforts to secure event sponsors or partnerships that can benefit the event financially or logistically.
- Assist with various tasks and projects as assigned by the organization
- Collaborate with staff members to achieve organisational goals
Please note that this is an unpaid volunteer position. We value the contributions of our volunteers and will provide you with a letter of recommendation upon completion of your service.
If you are passionate about creating unforgettable events for international communities and have the skills we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as an Event Volunteer, help us bring our social gatherings to life, and gain more event and admin experience. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Pay: £7.00 per day
Expected hours: 10 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- events coordinating: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 08/05/2024
