Volunteering
Volunteers are important
Motivated, friendly, enthusiastic and well-trained volunteers are crucial to successful event delivery and an important part of an event organiser’s team.
VolunteerNet
VolunteerNet is offline and you have been redirected to the Major Event’s website. While we are working to bring the website back, we recommend you find out about volunteering opportunities by visiting our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Valuing volunteers
For some, volunteering is a once in a lifetime experience, many experiences with different organisations or an ongoing volunteering position with a selected organisation.
Volunteer recruitment
People volunteer for many reasons, it is important to acknowledge they are giving up their time for your organisation and for their community.
Volunteer vetting
Your event has a duty of care to its participants and it is your responsibility to consider the different levels of vetting required depending on the position being carried out by volunteers.
Link your volunteer recruitment
There are many ways of linking your event with volunteer recruitment strategies:
Resources for volunteers
As a volunteer you are entitled to the same rights and responsibilities afforded to paid members on your team.
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