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One Walk Manchester Event Crew
Organisation Details
Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) UK
Sub theme: Health and Wellbeing
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: As the leading global charity for type 1 diabetes, we’re improving lives today and working toward a future without T1D. By uniting brilliant minds, funding groundbreaking research, advocating for better access, and supporting the T1D community, we’re opening doors that were once closed by this diagnosis.
Description of role: One Walk Event Crew volunteers help us create an inspiring day for members of the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. From helping us get set up and welcoming walkers as they arrive, to cheering them along the route and celebrating their achievement as they finish the walk, your support will help us raise awareness about living with T1D, and vital funds for life-changing research.
What will I be doing?
There are various roles available on the day, including
• Setting up in the Event Village before walkers arrive.
• Welcoming walkers as they arrive, registering them and handing out their Breakthrough T1D tshirts.
• Leading or stewarding the walkers along the route to make sure they’re going in the right direction and cheering them on to keep them motivated.
• Looking after the merchandise stall or handing out information about Breakthrough T1D.
• Handing out finishers’ medals and refreshments when walkers return to the Event Village at the end of their walk.
• Helping us pack everything away at the end of the event. Optional: Before the event, we’d love it if you could support the local marketing in the run-up to the event, by sharing flyers and posters with organisations and businesses in your local community.
What skills or experience do I need?
You don’t need any specific skills or experience – you just need to be friendly and enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude. We’ll give you all the information you’ll need before you start your role, and there’ll be someone on hand on the day to support you.
What will I be doing?
There are various roles available on the day, including
• Setting up in the Event Village before walkers arrive.
• Welcoming walkers as they arrive, registering them and handing out their Breakthrough T1D tshirts.
• Leading or stewarding the walkers along the route to make sure they’re going in the right direction and cheering them on to keep them motivated.
• Looking after the merchandise stall or handing out information about Breakthrough T1D.
• Handing out finishers’ medals and refreshments when walkers return to the Event Village at the end of their walk.
• Helping us pack everything away at the end of the event. Optional: Before the event, we’d love it if you could support the local marketing in the run-up to the event, by sharing flyers and posters with organisations and businesses in your local community.
What skills or experience do I need?
You don’t need any specific skills or experience – you just need to be friendly and enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude. We’ll give you all the information you’ll need before you start your role, and there’ll be someone on hand on the day to support you.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Customer Service, Oral Communication Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
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: 2
Location:
Heaton Park
Manchester
M25 2SW