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 Sheffield fans Derby event

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date. Closing date for applications is 26 May.

Come and help us with vital fundraising on Monday the 2nd of June!

For the second year running, Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice are the chosen charity for this years Sheffield Fan's Derby event on Monday 2nd June 2025. This is a 90 minute football game played at the Eco Power stadium in Doncaster between Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United fans. We are looking for volunteers to help us from 6-10pm with various tasks on the day such as marshalling, selling programmes and raffle tickets, running a tombola and helping to run a half time game on the pitch. Volunteers will also get a free ticket to watch the game!

“The staff at Bluebell Wood are so friendly, positive and welcoming. As a young volunteer, I felt nervous about joining a team who were far more experienced than I was. But on my first day [at an event], I was made to feel like I belonged - my ideas and efforts are always valued.” – Isha, Events & Fundraising Volunteer

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: • Bucket collecting • Selling programmes and raffle tickets • Running a tombola • Helping with admissions • Running a half-time game on the pitch • Marshalling

Location

Eco Power Stadium, Doncaster, DN4 5JW

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 for this event are asked to: • Be a minimum of 18 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 at this event you will help us to raise vital funds to continue and enhance the life changing support we provide for our young people 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 helping to provide a special environment for the families that access our care. • 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

We're looking for people available from 6pm to 10pm on the 2nd of June, but if you're not available for the full four hours please let us know; we appreciate any support you are able to give us.

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

4 hours (one-off event)

Training Information

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

Expenses Information

We can cover 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
  • Team Work 0
  • People Skills 0