Purpose: We are looking for friendly, outgoing individuals to help make our events a success. Sight Support West of England runs a variety of events, from information days, advice and guidance drop-in sessions, sporting activities and fundraising events. This rewarding, flexible opportunity is a great way to help us raise funds, increase awareness of our services and ensure that clients feel welcomed and supported when they attend our events.
What will you be doing?
This role is flexible and varied depending upon the type of event you are supporting. You can expect to fulfil some (or all) of the following tasks:
Helping to set up and take down a stall
Making sure you are familiar with the venue and the facilities
Supporting Sight Support staff to deliver a smooth and safe event
Welcoming participants to the event and helping collect and hand out registration materials
Providing direction, sighted guiding and information to participants
Handing out refreshments
Talking to visitors about the work of Sight Support
Demonstrating daily living and access technology equipment to visitors (training will be given)
Capturing photographs of the day for promotional purposes
What skills and experience are needed?
Good communication skills
Friendly and approachable
Good organisational skills
Able to work with a diverse range of people
Comfortable in a publicfacing role
What will you gain from the role?
The knowledge that you are making a positive difference to the lives of people living with sight loss
Experience of working with a variety of people
The experience of working within a friendly team
An increased understanding of sight loss
Useful event organisation experience
What support will be given?
Induction
Understanding Sight Loss Training
Expenses
Supervision and support from the Volunteer Coordinator
Additional training as appropriate
When will you be needed?
Flexible. Times and dates vary depending on each event.
