Volunteer role: One-off Volunteer at Sheffield fans Derby event

Volunteer supervisor: Events Fundraiser / Regional Fundraisers

Days/times: Thursday 2nd May 2024. 5.45-9.45pm

About this role:

Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice are the chosen charity for this years Sheffield Fan's Derby event on Thursday 2nd May 2024. This is a 90 minute football game played at Hillsborough stadium between Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United fans. We are looking for volunteers to help us from 5.45-9.45pm with various tasks on the day such as marshalling, selling programmes and raffle tickets, running a tombola and helping to run a half time game on the pitch. Volunteers will also get a free ticket to watch the game!

“The staff at Bluebell Wood are so friendly, positive and welcoming. As a young volunteer, I felt nervous about joining a team who were far more experienced than I was. But on my first day [at an event], I was made to feel like I belonged - my ideas and efforts are always valued.” – Isha, Events & Fundraising Volunteer

Key tasks:

Below are a range of roles that you might be asked to help with on the day:

• Bucket collecting
• Selling programmes and raffle tickets
• Running a tombola
• Helping with admissions
• Running a half-time game on the pitch
• Marshalling

We're looking for volunteers who are:

• Friendly
• Willing to be part of a team
• Respectful of members of the public, staff and fellow volunteers

What we offer to volunteers: 

•       The opportunity to develop new and existing skills.
•       The chance to be in a voluntary role helping to provide a special environment for the families that access our care.
•       The opportunity to meet new people and be part of an enthusiastic team
•       We’ll cover your travel expenses (in line with our policy).

General

Bluebell Wood volunteers are asked to:

•      Be a minimum of 16 years of age.  
•      Abide by Bluebell Wood policies and guidance, including our Health & Safety policy.
•      Co-operate and liaise with colleagues.
•      Act in a professional manner at all times.
•      Be polite and respectful to everyone you meet whilst volunteering in this role.
•      Act as an Ambassador for the Bluebell Wood Charity.

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