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Charity Christmas Ball Fundraiser
Organisation Details
Once Upon a Smile
Sub theme: Children
Organisation Description: Children's bereavement charity
Description of role: From 9.30am-3.30pm, refreshments and light snacks available.
Purpose:
To support the smooth delivery of the Christmas Ball, one of the charity’s highlighted fundraising events. Volunteers will play a key role in creating a welcoming, festive atmosphere, assisting with event logistics, and helping to maximise funds raised to support the charity’s vital work.
Key Tasks May Include:
• Welcoming and greeting guests, assisting them to find their tables, and ensuring they can navigate the venue safely.
• Providing general customer service and supporting the reception area.
• Selling raffle tickets, promoting the auction, and assisting with other on-the-day fundraising activities.
• Coordinating with live acts and entertainment, ensuring performers are ready for stage appearances and returned to the green room on time.
• Acting as a point of contact for vendors, supporting set-up and breakdown.
• Packaging and displaying raffle prizes in an appealing way.
• Assisting with the auction process and recording successful bids where required.
• Helping maintain the festive atmosphere and enjoying the event while making a difference!
Skills and Qualities:
• Friendly and approachable manner.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and organised in a busy environment.
• Reliability and punctuality.
Support and Training:
A full information briefing, including a health and safety induction, will be provided prior to the event. On the day, a short briefing will take place before activities begin. Volunteers will be supported by the charity fundraiser and event volunteer coordinators, who will provide clear instructions and guidance on the day.
Purpose:
To support the smooth delivery of the Christmas Ball, one of the charity’s highlighted fundraising events. Volunteers will play a key role in creating a welcoming, festive atmosphere, assisting with event logistics, and helping to maximise funds raised to support the charity’s vital work.
Key Tasks May Include:
• Welcoming and greeting guests, assisting them to find their tables, and ensuring they can navigate the venue safely.
• Providing general customer service and supporting the reception area.
• Selling raffle tickets, promoting the auction, and assisting with other on-the-day fundraising activities.
• Coordinating with live acts and entertainment, ensuring performers are ready for stage appearances and returned to the green room on time.
• Acting as a point of contact for vendors, supporting set-up and breakdown.
• Packaging and displaying raffle prizes in an appealing way.
• Assisting with the auction process and recording successful bids where required.
• Helping maintain the festive atmosphere and enjoying the event while making a difference!
Skills and Qualities:
• Friendly and approachable manner.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and organised in a busy environment.
• Reliability and punctuality.
Support and Training:
A full information briefing, including a health and safety induction, will be provided prior to the event. On the day, a short briefing will take place before activities begin. Volunteers will be supported by the charity fundraiser and event volunteer coordinators, who will provide clear instructions and guidance on the day.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Numeracy and Finance, Customer Service, Event Planning, Fundraising, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: One day / week only
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 6
Location:
Mercure Piccadilly Piccadilly Plaza, Portland Street, Manchester
Manchester
M1 4PH