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Christmas Carols Event Volunteer
Organisation Details
Europia
Sub theme: Culture, Heritage, International
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Description of role: Europia is preparing a special Central and Eastern European Christmas Carols celebration at Manchester Cathedral, and volunteers will play an important role in helping us create a warm, welcoming and enjoyable experience for everyone attending.
This is a short-term, event-based volunteering opportunity and is ideal for anyone interested in community events, culture, music, hospitality or gaining practical event experience.
You do not need previous volunteering or events experience. Guidance will be provided by Europia staff on the day.
Depending on the needs of the event, volunteers may support with:
Welcoming guests as they arrive and helping create a friendly first impression.
Checking tickets or registrations where required.
Helping count and monitor guest entry.
Directing visitors around the Cathedral and helping them find seating.
Providing general information about the event.
Helping guests access the event programme, including through QR codes where applicable.
Providing information about the event's donation arrangements.
Supporting performers, including choirs, groups and individual performers.
Helping guide performers to the appropriate areas before and after their performances.
Supporting smooth transitions between performances.
Helping Europia staff keep the programme running smoothly.
Supporting event set-up before guests arrive.
Preparing and positioning signage, leaflets, programmes and other materials.
Helping with decorations and other practical preparations.
Supporting the team with packing away and organising materials at the end of the event.
Assisting Europia staff with other suitable event tasks as required.
Specific responsibilities will be allocated by Europia staff depending on the needs of the event.
This is a short-term, event-based volunteering opportunity and is ideal for anyone interested in community events, culture, music, hospitality or gaining practical event experience.
You do not need previous volunteering or events experience. Guidance will be provided by Europia staff on the day.
Depending on the needs of the event, volunteers may support with:
Welcoming guests as they arrive and helping create a friendly first impression.
Checking tickets or registrations where required.
Helping count and monitor guest entry.
Directing visitors around the Cathedral and helping them find seating.
Providing general information about the event.
Helping guests access the event programme, including through QR codes where applicable.
Providing information about the event's donation arrangements.
Supporting performers, including choirs, groups and individual performers.
Helping guide performers to the appropriate areas before and after their performances.
Supporting smooth transitions between performances.
Helping Europia staff keep the programme running smoothly.
Supporting event set-up before guests arrive.
Preparing and positioning signage, leaflets, programmes and other materials.
Helping with decorations and other practical preparations.
Supporting the team with packing away and organising materials at the end of the event.
Assisting Europia staff with other suitable event tasks as required.
Specific responsibilities will be allocated by Europia staff depending on the needs of the event.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Customer Service, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: One day / week only
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Sunday Evening
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: 4
Location:
Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street
Manchester
M3 1SX