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 2024 are:
Bubble Rush
Join in the colourful, bubbly fun this September and be a friendly face to our amazing fundraisers. From marshalling at the bubble stations, to selling merchandise at our stalls, it’s guaranteed to be a memorable day.
- Time & Location: Sunday 15th September – morning & early afternoon at Cokethorpe School near Oxford.
- Role: Many and varied, such as car park attendant, welcome & help desk, bag drop, route marshals, bubble station monitor and merchandise seller.
Oxford Half Marathon
Join in and cheer on! The atmosphere is thrilling and the stories are truly inspiring. Our incredible #TeamHDH runners will need some extra support while they take on this iconic challenge. Could it be you?
- Time & Location: Sunday 13th October – morning & early afternoon in or around Oxford.
- Role: Join our cheer squad and cheer on our incredible runners. It’s a great chance to soak up the thrilling atmosphere at this iconic event in central Oxford and in Summertown.
Fire Walk
This event certainly is a hot one! We’re seeking volunteers who can offer their support to fundraisers as they brave the elements and walk over the firey coals.
- Time & Location: TBC November – afternoon & early evening in Oxford area.
- Role: Could you help out at this epic mind over matter challenge? An exciting event with chances to help out at whatever level you are able to commit.
Future events
More events are being planned and 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 volunteer@helenanddouglas.org.uk.
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.