Team Up is looking for a friendly, communicative, and reliable individual looking to develop their event management and hospitality skills and a passion for tackling educational disadvantage.
As an event volunteer you will be representing Team Up at one or more volunteer recruitment events that are held across London throughout the year. These may be events which have been organised by Team Up or they may be events that have been organised by Volunteer departments within Universities or Local Councils. You will be expected to interact with the public and supporters at our events and support with set-up/clearing.
Responsibilities
- To take marketing materials to an event and help set up/clear the event; erecting tables, arranging decorations and marketing materials, work stations, etc.
- To meet and greet potential volunteers/visitors/supporters, thank them for their support, give relevant information about our mission/opportunities and answer any queries they may have.
- To provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere to all event staff, visitors, and potential volunteers.
- To maintain contact and provide important feedback to the event leads and/or the event managers at the location.
- Any other reasonable requests from line managers.
- If you are looking to gain experience within recruitment and hospitality events whilst supporting a charity working to increase disadvantaged pupils’ academic attainment and future prospects, this is the role for you.
- You will be working flexibly with a small team of staff in a fun and friendly environment.
- This is a great opportunity to polish event and hospitality skills, as well as learn how to tell a compelling story to support recruitment.
- Public speaking and recruitment skills
- Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing support.
- Valuable experience for those seeking a career in marketing, PR, hospitality, and events management.
- Being part of a friendly and diverse team.
- The ability to tell a compelling story
- Personalised references can be provided to future employers.
- Team Up is seeking an approachable individual with excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for tackling educational inequality.
- Candidates for this role will have the following skills and attributes:
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Reliable, knowledgeable and professional demeanour.
- Ability to use your own initiative and to work unsupervised.
- Flexibility to attend a variety of events.
- Strong team player with a willingness to work with staff and volunteers of all ages and abilities.
- Friendly and helpful manner towards event staff and attendees.
- Able and willing to stand for extended periods of time
- Able and willing to travel to event locations across Greater London
Desirable
- Knowledge of educational disadvantage and work of Team Up
- Experience working with a range of people of all ages and abilities.
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