Posted by Free to Dance on September 21st, 2011.
Voluntary Jobs
Location: London
Closing Date: October 21st, 2011
Job Description
Brief Description
We are looking for a number of Volunteer Event Stewards to help at our World Record Silent Disco event that takes place between 11th – 16th Oct. (stewards needed from the 9th – 17th Oct to assist in set up and take down). We are looking for people to do a minimum of 1 x 4hr shift of stewarding (though you can of course do more if you want). For every 4-hour shift you volunteer with us you'll get a place at your pick of our brilliant silent disco lineup, and will help make the event an amazing success.
Job Description
We need committed, enthusiastic people to volunteer as stewards our world record silent disco event, enabling Free to Dance to realise its significant potential as a high-profile fundraising initiative.
This position is a minimum of 1x 4 hour shift between the 9th and 17th Oct
You will be working as a steward to assist in the smooth running of our Record Silent Disco event. You will be involved in a variety of roles in both front and backstage depending on your experience. The position would be ideal for students of event management and tourism, or anyone keen to get a practical experience of a large scale outdoor event. It would also suit those seeking experience in the third/charitable sector. The successful candidates will work as part of our growing World Record Event team.
You will be volunteering at event site which is The Scoop at More London, which is by City Hall and Tower Bridge.
For every 4-hour shift you volunteer with us you'll get a place at your pick of our brilliant silent disco lineup, and will help make the event an amazing success. Roles are straightforward, supervised, and you'll get a full induction beforehand.
Key Responsibilities
Helping make the event a success by fulfilling one of the following roles:
- Entrance/Exit Steward - Checking in registered participants and distributing headphones
- Walk up entrance steward - Manning the desk for walk up participants
- Perimeter steward, supporting the security team
- Stage steward – ensuring safe access to the stage
- Refreshment Steward – Giving out free drinks to participants
- Backstage Steward - Providing support to stage manager
We will be allocating roles closer to the vent but we hope to rotate people to give them a variety of roles
Person Specification
- A customer focussed individual with a friendly and helpful to approach to ensure participants have a good experience
- An good communicator, able to communicate with the team any queries or problems that may arise
- Ability to use initiative, to spot any potential problems and seek help from supervisors
- Able to rapidly build relationships with a wide range of people
- Sympathetic to the cause (Burma) and enthusiastic about our method (dance)
- Experience of event stewarding is desirable
- Experience of cash handling is also desirable
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