Events Volunteers
We are looking for Events Volunteers to help support Helen & Douglas House across the year with a range of activities. You will be part of a large team of enthusiastic volunteers helping out before, during and after events.
Our fundraising events are a major part of generating income to be able to continue to support terminally ill children and young adults, and we really need your support.
Just some of our fundraising events planned across the rest of 2025 are: Oxford Half Marathon, Bubble Rush, various concerts and many other once off fundraising events that are yet to be announced but will be as the year progresses.
Future events
Requests for volunteers are coming in all the time so there will be plenty of further opportunities in the future.
Becoming an Events Volunteer would be a perfect role for someone who is available on an ad hoc basis, the role is flexible to fit around what you can offer. By signing up as an Events Volunteer, you will join our volunteer mailing list and will be notified when we add new events to our calendar.
Generally, event volunteers’ shifts are between 3-6 hours in length, but we can be flexible to meet your needs.
Please complete the application form using the “Apply” links to on this page. If you have any questions, contact our Volunteering Team at [email protected].
The Events Team will provide full information, training and support on what is needed ahead of each event, but the tasks will vary according to the nature of the event.
Typical tasks might include:
- Welcoming participants and spectators to event sites and locations
- Supporting the event manager with set-up and pack down of the event
- Providing information to participants and spectators
- Checking in registration of participants or their baggage
- General event support with crowd control, sustainability volunteer supervision, putting signage up
- Supporting participants around the event, such as marshalling, cheering, or handing out refreshments.
- Celebrating participants who cross the finish line at competitive events, such as giving out medals and water
For more information please see the Role Profile and if you are interested in joining us then please click “Apply” now!
Volunteers are entitled to claim travel expenses and refreshments are provided during your shift.
Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.