Events Volunteer

Events Volunteer

Posted for St Mary Magdalene Church

Posted by Newark, Sherwood, Rushcliffe & Broxtowe

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St. Mary Magdalene Church is a large, grade I listed church at the heart of the community in Newark, Nottinghamshire. Ranging from 12th to 17th century, the Church recently completed a 14 month Lottery Heritage funded reawakening project, St. Mary’s has a renewed heritage offering telling the story of the community and its people through 800 years of history.

Working with community groups and leaders, the Reawakening project has opened up St. Mary’s heritage in a way that it never has been before, with regular tours of the grounds, towers and architecture, as well as community heritage events, conservation projects and more led by a dedicated team of volunteers.

We are looking for new members to join our new team of events volunteers.

As an events volunteer you will help us craft and put on a fantastic array of evening events at the church. The first point of contact with guests, this is a great opportunity to help us create a warm and welcoming environment where the community can come together for concerts, socials and more.

Tasks might include:

• Supporting event logistics by helping to set up activities, refreshments, audience spaces etc.
• Greeting visitors with a friendly and approachable demeanour
• Answering general visitor queries
• Directing visitors and assisting with wayfinding
• Serving refreshments
• Reporting notable concerns or incidents to appropriate church staff
• Helping to escort visitors off site in a timely manner
• Helping to close-down and clean up after events
• Recording attendance and gathering feedback from participants.

Applicants will be required to provide two references and may be required to undertake safeguarding training before commencing in the role

What skills do I need?

This role would suit somebody who enjoys working with a diverse range of people in a social, church and/or heritage setting.

This role will be of interest if you:

- Enjoy interacting with people and making them feel welcome.

- Have good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Enjoy being part of a team and working independently when needed.

Further useful skills might include:

- An interest in learning about St Mary

Magdalene Parish Church’s services, events, and facilities.