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How to become a Sports Events Volunteer

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Thinking of spending some time as a Sports Events Volunteer?

From 10K runs to mini-marathons and team events, Sports Event Volunteers work at every level to prepare for these exciting events. Their overall mission is to make sure the sporting event goes off without a hitch to keep spectators engaged, participants happy and hopefully improve the reputation of an organisation to help with their fundraising activity.

Where can a career as a Sports Events Volunteer take you?

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The benefits of being a Sports Events Volunteer

How you’re helping

  • Assisting with the planning and organsiation of large scale events that raise awareness of an organisation and/or cause
  • Using your experience with sporting events to help the big day run smoothly
  • Giving a charitable organisation more visibility through a large scale event

What you’re gaining

  • Experience setting up an event from the ground up
  • An understanding of how to market and promote an event
  • Meeting new people and expanding your professional network

Development and growth

Skills you’ll need

  • Ability to take responsibility and ownership of projects from beginning to end
  • Proactive and able to make practical decisions
  • Ability to foster positive working relationships in diverse organisations

Skills you’ll gain

  • Working with the suppliers and event sponsors
  • Helping other volunteers for the event feel comfortable with their role
  • Ability to undertake a varied workload

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