Knighton Festival Volunteer

Under the supervision and guidance of the lead volunteers, general help with the running of the Festival, publicity, putting up posters and sharing programme info on social media

About the opportunity

Role Title: Knighton Festival Volunteer
Hours of work: Flexible – attending committee meetings monthly and increasing during the Festival period
Base: Knighton & District Community Centre (K&DCC)
Accountable to: Fiona Roper

 

Summary of Volunteer Role

  • Under the supervision and guidance of the lead volunteers, general help with the running of the Festival.
  • Prior to the Festival: help with publicity, putting up posters and sharing programme info on social
    media.
  • During the Festival there are several different roles available: helping in the Café, meet and greet
    duties, and filming talks.

 

Responsibilities/Tasks

  • To read & familiarise yourself with K&DCC volunteer policies and guidelines (located on K&DCC website – volunteer section/paper copies available)
  • To read & sign the volunteer agreement
  • To attend a volunteer induction
  • To attend bi-monthly volunteer supervision group (not mandatory)
  • Providing help if required to stallholders at the Festival market on Saturday 29 October
  • Collecting fees from stallholders
  • Directing audience members around the venue on both Saturdays
  • Helping to greet and direct speakers to the Reynolds Room or Main hall as appropriate
  • Serving refreshments in the café on the Festival Saturdays
  • Clearing tables / Washing up / keeping kitchen area tidy
  • Taking money from customers
  • Cleaning and closing the Cafe & Kitchen areas used at end of the shift
  • To attend any relevant training needed to fulfil the role
  • To work within Covid-19 regulations/guidelines

 

Personal qualities/skills required

  • Willingness to undertake training
  • Willingness to process DBS if required
  • Good listening and communication skills
  • Friendly & patient attitude
  • Reliable

 

If you are interested in applying for this role please contact:

knightonhubcoordinator@gmail.com or call 07570 258511

Created: 11/07/2022 Author: Fiona Roper
Reviewed: January 2023
Date of Next Review: January 2024

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