One Walk Event Lead Volunteer

Event Lead Volunteers work alongside our Active Events team staff member to plan and deliver the One Walk Cymru event.  Event Lead Volunteers use their unique skills and local knowledge to deliver a successful event, ensuring we raise as much awareness about living with type 1 diabetes and money for life-changing research as possible.

Minimum age to volunteer in this role:  Volunteers must be aged at least 18

When do you need me?
One Walk Cymru is scheduled to take place on Sunday 1st June at Cosmeston Country Park (CF64 5UY).  Planning for your event will start as soon as possible.

Where will I be based?
This role is best suited to someone who is based within the Cardiff /Wels T1D community as you will use your local knowledge to plan and promote the event.  You can mainly volunteer from home/remotely while carrying out this role.

You will be required to visit the One Walk event site as well as walk the route at least twice before the event day and attend the venue from 7am – 4pm on the event day (Sunday 1 June?

What will I be doing?

Working with the Active Events Manager and other volunteers to plan to deliver the One Walk Cymru Event

• Join a bi-weekly team meeting with the Active Events Manager to track the progress of the event and address and issues

• Follow BreakthroughT1D event management processes, supporting the writing of event documents and ensuring that the event compiles with local regulations, safety standards and BreaskthroughtT1D’s guidelines

• Liaising with suppliers to order event equipment, resources and book entertainment for the event.  Co-ordinate the delivery of equipment and materials on the day

• Managing a small budget provided by BreakthroughT1D, tracking all expenses related to event resources, entertainment and supplies

• Work with the Active Events Manager to implement a local marketing strategy using the provided resources, such as flyers, posters and social media templates

• Using your own local network to plan and promote the event, including recruiting participants, suppliers and volunteers

• On the day lead a small team of volunteer to successfully deliver a One Walk event.  Oversee event operations and be the main point of contact for all event-related activities

What skills or experience  do I need?

• Event planning experience and/or good organisational skills

• Working with others or leading a small team

• Financial management or confidence in handling a small budget

• Good local knowledge to engage with local communities and use networks to promote event and recruit participants, suppliers and volunteers

• Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers, working alongside our staff team and supporting as small group of volunteers

• Ability to think on your feet and resolve issues as they arise, particularly on event day

• Passion for the cause and commitment to delivering a successful event that support BreaskthroughT1D’s mission

Time commitment:  We ask that you volunteer 3 – 4 hours a week for event planning.  This may need to increase closer to the event.  You must be available from 7am – 4pm on the proposed event day as the Event Lead.
Expenses reimbursed: Travel expenses are reimbursed.
Training provided: When you sign up to become a volunteer, well send you a copy of our Volunteer Handbook and any relevant policies you’ll need to know about.  We’ll also ask you to read and sign our Volunteer Agreement before you start.
You will have a bi-weekly team meeting with the Active Events Manager to track the progress of the event and seek support.
You'll have the name and contact details of a staff member who’ll support you in this role and answer any questions you have.
Selection procedure: Informal discussion, application form completion, 2 references and a disclosure and barring check (cost met by organisation)
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.