Welfare Volunteer - August Bank Holiday
XL Team
Volunteer in London - August Bank Holiday Make a real difference at one of Europes biggest events.
Main duties of the job What youll be doing Supporting vulnerable and distressed attendees Providing welfare and reassurance Assisting at our Welfare Hubs Supporting our Mobile Welfare Teams Helping reunite separated friends and family Promoting a safe and inclusive environment (No medical experience is required.) What youll receive Full training before the event Volunteer uniform and ID Meals and refreshments during your shift Volunteer certificate and reference (on request) Experience working alongside an experienced event welfare team Priority consideration for future volunteer and p
Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work
Admin, Conservation
No previous event welfare experience is required. We are looking for friendly, reliable and approachable people who are passionate about supporting others. Useful skills and qualities include: Friendly, approachable and non-judgemental Good communication and listening skills Calm and confident when dealing with people Able to work effectively as part of a team Respectful of different cultures, backgrounds and individual needs Reliable and able to follow instructions Awareness of confidentiality and professional boundaries Willingness to support vulnerable or distressed people Able to recognise when to ask for additional help Experience in welfare, healthcare, first aid, social care, youth work, mental health, safeguarding, community work, events or customer service is welcomed but is not essential. Full induction and role-specific guidance will be provided.
Volunteering with our Event Welfare Team is an opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the safety and wellbeing of people attending one of London's largest and most exciting events. As a volunteer you will receive: 💜 Experience working within a major event welfare operation 🎓 Volunteer induction and event-specific training 👥 Experience working as part of a professional, multi-agency event environment 🧠 Develop practical communication, teamwork and welfare-support skills 🤝 Meet new people and become part of our growing Event Welfare Services team 🎪 Experience the unique atmosphere of Notting Hill Carnival while making a positive contribution 📜 Certificate of Appreciation and Voluntary Service 👕 Event welfare uniform/identification provided 🍴 Refreshments and appropriate meal provision during your shift 🚀 Opportunities to be considered for future Event Welfare Services deployments Most importantly, you'll be part of a friendly and supported team helping attendees who may be vulnerable, distressed, overwhelmed, separated from friends or simply in need of a safe space and a helping hand.
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Notting Hill
Notting Hill -Various locations
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