Challenge Event Volunteer

As a Challenge Event Volunteer, you will play a vital role in maximising Grassroots Suicide Prevention’s fundraising efforts by supporting the promotion, engagement and delivery of a wide range of challenge events (such as marathons, treks, triathlons, skydiving, bungee jumps, cycling events).

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting recruitment and stewardship for challenge events 
• Building and maintaining relationships with event participants and supporters 
• Supporting Team Grassroots with event days, including set up and break down of event spaces
• Helping to manage social media and assisting with creative marketing efforts 
• Attending events to promote the charity and engage with participants (ad-hoc).

Skills

This role would suit people with:

• A passion for preventing suicide and self-harm 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills 
• Good written communication skills
• Experience in using social media e.g. Facebook 
• An ability to create engaging, compelling content 
• An interest in event planning and management.

 

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in event management, charity fundraising and community outreach.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those at risk of and affected by suicide and self-harm. 
• Join a friendly and growing team of passionate staff and volunteers.

Practical Considerations

• Home/hybrid working
• Travel expenses paid
• Flexible hours (excluding specific events).

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Where does this role take place?

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