Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

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We care for local children and young people whose lives are just too short, supporting the whole family. We're...

One-off Volunteer at Meadowhall Motorfest event

This opportunity takes place on 01 Jun 2025 Applications closed on 18 May.

We're recruiting volunteers to help at our annual Motorfest event, which in previous years has raised more than £30,000 for the hospice! We have lots of different roles on the day which are listed below. You'll get to enjoy free access to the event whilst having a fun day out, be part of a big team of volunteers and gain experience for your CV without making a long term commitment. All whilst having the satisfaction of knowing you are helping to raise vital funds for your local children's hospice!

Once you've signed up we'll send you exact instructions of where to meet us on the day. You'll be provided with guidance and a volunteer agreement to sign ahead of the day. Then just turn up on the day and we'll show you exactly what you'll need to do and answer any questions you have. 

It costs around £6.5 million a year to run the Hospice, so we rely on our events volunteers to help raise vital funds so we can continue to be there for families who need us - we hope you'll join #TeamBluebell for the day.

Overview of Project

Bluebell Wood offers care for babies, children and young people in South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Lincolnshire and North Derbyshire with life-limiting conditions. We support hundreds of families, both in our hospice and in family homes. Our support services are wide ranging and bespoke to each family; including overnight care, music therapy, counselling, sibling support groups, home visits and much, much more. It costs around £6.5m to keep our doors open for families across South Yorkshire and beyond. Statutory funding makes up 16% of this amount and the rest is raised through fundraising activity.

This Role Involves

Below are a range of roles that you might be asked to help with on the day: • Setting up and clearing away the event including putting up tables and gazebos. • Marshalling the car paddocks. • Running stalls, selling merchandise. • Helping with admissions & selling tickets.

Location

Meadowhall - Orange Car Park, Meadowhall Way, Sheffield S9 1BY, UK

Skills/Experience Required

We're looking for volunteers who are: • Friendly. • Willing to be part of a team. • Respectful of members of the public, staff and fellow volunteers. Bluebell Wood volunteers are asked to: • Be a minimum of 16 years of age. • Abide by Bluebell Wood policies and guidance, including our Health & Safety policy. • Co-operate and liaise with colleagues. • Act in a professional manner at all times. • Be polite and respectful to everyone you meet whilst volunteering in this role. • Act as an Ambassador for the Bluebell Wood Charity.

Benefits to Others

By volunteering with us, you'll be helping us provide life changing support to local children and their families.

Benefits to the Volunteer

What we offer to volunteers: • The opportunity to develop new and existing skills. • The chance to be in a voluntary role which helps raise vital funds for the families and children we help. • The opportunity to meet new people and be part of an enthusiastic team. • We’ll cover your travel expenses (in line with our policy).

Role Duration

Sunday 1st June 2025- ideally all day (7.30am-4.30pm) or if you are not available for the full day then you can just let us know what hours you are able to do. We just appreciate any help that you are able to give us!

Time Commitment (hours Per week/month/year, etc)

9 hours (one-off event)

Training Information

Volunteers will receive a briefing on the day and regular supervision.

Expenses Information

We can reimburse your travel expenses in line with our policy.

DBS required?

No
  • Area of InterestFundraising
  • Academic Course RelevanceEvents Management
  • One off / Give it a GoOne off / Give it a Go
  • Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff

Employability skills

  • Communication and Listening 0
  • Event Management 0
  • Organisation 0
  • Team Work 0
  • People Skills 0