Events Volunteer

Role Summary: The main purpose of this flexible volunteering role is to support us as an events assistant, helping us to deliver our scheduled fundraising events for the year.

Responsible to: David Grant-Roberts

Hours: Variable – depending on individual circumstances and what people can do

Location: Variable

Main tasks:

We appreciate any volunteering help that you can offer YBTC and want to make sure that our volunteers have a positive experience with us. We pledge to support you as much as we can.

We want to ensure that volunteering with us does not feel too daunting, so the exact tasks might vary depending on your circumstances. However, some typical tasks may include:

• Helping with event preparation
• Manning checkpoints
• Walking support
• First-aid support
• Marshals
• Support drivers
• Helping with community stalls

We are looking for people who are:

• Warm and non-judgemental
• Willing to learn about the work of YBTC
• Able to communicate with a range of different groups
• Good team players, able to work with other staff/volunteers
• Reliable and able to commit to agreed requirements

We can offer you:

• Induction and ongoing training
• Ongoing support and supervision in your role
• The opportunity to learn new skills
• YBTC commitment to health and safety

About Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity

Background:

Founded in 2003 and originally named Andrea’s Gift and later Brain Tumour Research and Support Across Yorkshire, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) is Yorkshire and Humber’s leading brain tumour charity.  Offering practical, financial and emotional support to both adult and child brain tumour patients, together with their families.

We fund brain tumour research in Yorkshire; we hope this research, dedicated to identifying new approaches to the discovery and treatment of brain tumours, will improve outcomes for patients.

At YBTC we are a small team who are growing to meet the needs of those affected by a brain tumour in Yorkshire. Around 15 new cases of primary brain tumour are diagnosed in the region every week.

Our charity values are: Integrity, Compassion, Community & Ambition.

Our vision/mission:

To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.

By volunteering you would be making a valuable contribution to the lives of those affected by brain tumours across Yorkshire.

How to apply:

Please contact us on 07436 272 665 to find out more about this opportunity or to request an application form.

To apply please send your completed volunteer application form to:

David Grant-Roberts, Charity Director, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity, 31 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3AA or email to: info@yorksbtc.org.uk.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.