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Christmas Elf Volunteer

11 Dec 2026 14:00 - 13 Dec 2026 19:00

Santa and his Elves are returning to the Pavilion this Christmas! There will be festive games including the magic sleigh, a North Pole café and families can visit Santa.

Overview of Project

Santa’s Grotto is back in Hillsborough Park this year and we're looking for volunteer Elves to support the event.

This Role Involves

· Welcoming families into the space and engaging with them whilst they wait their turn to see Santa · Serving at our ‘North Pole’ café · Helping with festive games · Supporting Santa in the grotto · Helping with setting up and clearing away the space

Location

Hillsborough Park Pavilion (S6 4HD)

Skills/Experience Required

· Have a commitment to supporting the community · Professional, friendly and outgoing manner · A positive attitude about diversity (age, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, etc) · Commitment to work within Age UK Sheffield guidelines

Benefits to Others

Age UK Sheffield relies on volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life to help us in our vital work. You can be at the heart of making Sheffield a better place to grow older.

Benefits to the Volunteer

• Opportunities to meet new people in your community • Opportunities to develop self-confidence

Role Duration

This role is available: · Friday 11th December 2pm - 5pm (set-up) · Saturday 12th December 10am - 5.30pm (event) · Sunday 13th December 10am - 7pm (event + take-down) We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 hours.

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

min of 2 hours

Training Information

support is provided.

Expenses Information

Travel expenses can be reimbursed.

DBS required?

no
  • Area of InterestArts and Crafts, Children, Communities, Culture, Elder Care, Events, Fundraising, Mental health, Social Isolation, Social Justice
  • Academic Course RelevanceBusiness, Childcare, Education, Events Management, Health and Social Care, Medical Care, Psychology
  • Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff

Employability skills

  • Cultural Awareness 0
  • Event Management 0
  • Networking 0
  • Organisation 0
  • Partnership Working 0
  • Problem Solving 0
  • Project Management 0
  • Session Planning 0
  • Team Work 0
  • People Skills 0