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Jubilee Party: One-off Event

We’re celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee in style by hosting a community engaging party. There’ll be a range of stalls, a fancy dress party, bouncy castle, games & all things Her Majesty. We’re looking for volunteers to support the day’s activities, but above all, enjoy a day in the sun socialising and contributing to community development!

 

Date/Time: Tuesday 31st May, 11am – 4pm

Location: Island Point Gardens, Sark Mews, London E14 3PU

Useful Contacts

Sadia Yasmin
Volunteering Officer
0777 941 6360
Sadia.Yasmin@poplarharca.co.uk

Details Benefits Requirements

Description of tasks

  • Support staff with organising and setting up equipment
  • Greet and welcome all those attending
  • Support all the different activities and steward
  • Keep an eye on young children to make sure they are safe/not in the way of any harm
  • Maintain communication with staff to alert them of any disruptions
  • Help staff pack away after the event has come to an end
  • Adhere to Poplar HARCA’s Health & Safety guidelines when volunteering with us

Note: We reimburse lunch and travel expenses

 

 

 

 

  • Good communication skills
  • Fun, friendly and a people person
  • Enjoy supporting a community come together
  • Punctual and able to organise their time effectively
  • Able to take direction and act upon them
  • Willing to get stuck in with whatever the day may bring

What we can offer:

  • A full induction, followed by the right training and ongoing support
  • The opportunity to gain experience within a community setting
  • A named supervisor who will give you regular feedback, allowing you to track your progress and work towards meeting your particular goals
  • Priority for any further training we have on offer
  • ‘Out of pocket’ travel and food expenses with proof of receipt
  • An honest reference regardless of how long you are with us
  • A supportive space to be in and a safe, artistic environment without discrimination
  • Invitations to volunteer social events
  • Access to other volunteering opportunities

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Volunteer Corner

Hamidah

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Hamidah took part on one of our NHS programmes, Healthcare Horizons, and later also completed Employability Skills and Equality and Diversity.
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