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Volunteer Events Assistant

As a Volunteer One-off Events Assistant, you will be part of the HARCA Community Development team and have the opportunity to experience first-hand what goes into managing and running an event. This would be a particularly beneficial opportunity for anyone wishing to enter hospitality, event or venue management.

Date: Mon - Sunday
Time: Flexible
Location: Various

Description of Tasks

  • Supporting set up and close of the event
  • Facilitating activities on the day
  • Working with residents and other professionals
  • Welcoming, meeting and talking to people of all ages and backgrounds
  • Managing stations of activities
  • Tasks will vary widely on the day but will include everything from administration, managing crowds, health & safety checks and hands-on-help to set up and take down events.
  • Assist in ensuring events are run smoothly and clients have everything they need
  • To fulfil any other duties considered reasonable as directed by the staff team
  • All volunteers are required to contribute positively to providing a safe, creative, inspiring and fun environment to meet the need of those attending a HARCA event
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References

Please provide contact details of two referees who are both willing to provide a character reference. This will involve answering questions on a range of topics from your strengths to areas for development and your time management. Unfortunately we cannot accept references from family or friends. If possible, at least one referee should know you from work, education or volunteering. There are lots of people suitable to provide references, if you are struggling to think of anyone suitable please get in touch and we can discuss your options.

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Would you like to receive regular updates about upcoming volunteering events?
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If you're currently unemployed, would you like to receive support from our Employment & Training team? *
Data Protection *
When you use forms to get in touch with us, we collect personal information for the purposes of dealing with your enquiry. Our website is developed by Tessellate Design Studio Ltd and they are our data processor. Tessellate Design Studio will only process personal information in line with our instructions. Read their full privacy notice. The information submitted to us may also be stored longer on Poplar HARCA databases for the continuation of services to you. We will not share your information with any third party company unless we have sought your consent or to carry out a legal obligation to you, such as fix a repair. Read our full privacy notice.

Useful Contacts

Sadia Yasmin
Volunteering & Partnerships Officer
Volunteer@poplarharca.co.uk
077 7941 6360

Details Benefits Requirements

We reimburse food and travel expenses. At most events, you will be provided with a food voucher to be used at one of the attending food vendors.

 

To be confident interacting with everyone and enjoy being part of a community event.

This role would suit someone who is happy to get stuck in and learn as they go. Please note that this is a hands on role which will require you to move around the event with occasional lifting.

What can we offer?

  • Opportunity to network with different organisations that are there
  • Reference from Poplar HARCA
  • The opportunity to gain experience in event management
  • We aim to provide a meaningful experience for you as a volunteer.
  • You will have a full induction followed by the right training and ongoing support.
  • You will have a named supervisor and there will be opportunities for regular feedback so you can track your progress and work towards meeting your particular goals.
  • You will be prioritised for any further training we have on offer.
  • You will receive agreed ‘out of pocket’ travel and food expenses with proof of receipts.
  • We will provide you with an honest reference regardless of how long you are with us.
  • We can promise a safe environment without discrimination and a supportive space to be in.

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Volunteer application (event)
Name
<b>Name<b>
First
Last
Are you a Poplar HARCA Resident? *
Are you aged 18 or over?
How do you identify your gender? (tick all that apply)

Equalities monitoring

What's your ethnicity?
Do you have a disability or long term health condition?
If yes, please select (tick all that apply)

If you're under the age of 18 we require permission from your parent or guardian prior to you volunteering. Please provide their details below.
Parent/Guardian name
<b>Parent/Guardian name</b>
First
Last

More about you

Who should we contact in an emergency?

Emergency contact name
<b>Emergency contact name</b>
First
Last

Communication consent

Would you like to receive regular updates about upcoming volunteering events?
If yes, please select (tick all that apply)
If you're currently unemployed, would you like to receive support from our Employment & Training team? *
Data Protection *
When you use forms to get in touch with us, we collect personal information for the purposes of dealing with your enquiry. Our website is developed by Tessellate Design Studio Ltd and they are our data processor. Tessellate Design Studio will only process personal information in line with our instructions. Read their full privacy notice. The information submitted to us may also be stored longer on Poplar HARCA databases for the continuation of services to you. We will not share your information with any third party company unless we have sought your consent or to carry out a legal obligation to you, such as fix a repair. Read our full privacy notice.

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