Event and Celebration Squad Volunteer - Maclean

Purpose of the role The purpose of the Event & Celebration Squad Volunteer role is to bring joy, excitement, and a sense of community to residents by helping create memorable events, special occasions, and festive experiences. Volunteers play a key part in transforming everyday moments into celebrations through creativity, enthusiasm, and genuine connection. Key responsibilities * Help plan and prepare for events and celebrations, contributing ideas, themes, and creative touches that bring occasions to life. * Assist with decorating event spaces, creating vibrant, welcoming, and festive environments residents can enjoy. * Support the setup and pack‑down of activities, ensuring events run smoothly and the space stays safe and organised. * Engage with residents during celebrations, offering warm conversation, encouragement, and inclusive participation. * Help facilitate event activities, such as games, performances, themed days, or special cultural celebrations. Personal skills and qualities * Reliability, consistency and commitment * Ability to build genuine connections with older people * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Time commitment * Whether you can offer one hour a week or one hour a month, your time helps create moments that matter for our residents * Flexible time and commitment Benefits * Be a valuable part of our volunteer team and receive ongoing support throughout your volunteering * Enjoy exclusive Whiddon perks, including discounts and special offers * Receive recognition through our Everyday Heroes Program, milestone awards and many other volunteer appreciation initiatives * Access to confidential support via Employee Assistance Program

The volunteer will assist in planning, decorating, and facilitating events to create a festive and welcoming environment for residents. They will also engage directly with residents to foster community and provide encouragement during activities.

Candidates should demonstrate reliability, commitment, and the ability to build genuine connections with older people. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to effectively interact with residents and staff.

• Ongoing support • Exclusive Whiddon perks • Discounts • Special offers • Everyday Heroes Program • Milestone awards • Volunteer appreciation initiatives • Employee Assistance Program

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Event planning
• Decoration
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Reliability
• Commitment
• Relationship building
• Facilitation
• Teamwork

• Social Services
• Hospitality

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine