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Why we need you?
The Halifax Charity Gala is organised by a committee of local volunteers in their spare time. The work required to plan and execute the gala is quite large & growing, with volunteer Committee Members working all year round to support the 40 or so local good causes we represent.
This all requires your friendly face & attitude on Gala Day to provide a warm welcome to our paying customers, accredited volunteers, commercial concessions, arena acts & others.
What will you be doing?
Helping to organise Calderdale’s longest-running annual not-for-profit family event! On a more practical level you’ll be the first Gala representative customers see, so will check their tickets/accreditation or take admission payment and provide them with a programme.
As a Gate Steward, on Gala Day you could be:
• Welcoming everyone with a friendly, positive attitude
• Managing entry queues, ensuring those with tickets/accreditation use the fast-track lanes, and that an exit lane is maintained
• Assisting customers with accessibility needs to navigate the queues
• Scanning eTickets in (and out, if they are likely to want to return)
• Checking hand stamps (of procession participants)
• Checking wristbands (of accredited persons)
• Checking paper tickets
• Accepting card & cash payments for people wishing to purchase admission on-the-day
• ‘Clicking’ people in & out using manual tally counters
• Providing information to customers about the Gala, entertainment timetables & other activities taking place
• Handing out printed programme booklets to customers on entry
• Issuing hand stamps for non-eTicket customers who may want to return
• Assisting in maintaining a safe & enjoyable environment, reporting any issues to your volunteer Gate Supervisor
Not every volunteer Gate Steward will be doing every task – there is flexibility to alternate between tasks on each gate. We can make reasonable adjustments for volunteers who have additional needs, conditions or disabilities which affect the tasks they are able to do.
What skills do you need?
• Basic numeracy skills, to work out total cost of admission for a group, and to provide change
• Ability to use smart mobile device (ie tablet / phone) applications for scanning eTickets (training on the specific app will be provided on the day)
• Ability to use Process Data Quickly (PDQ) ‘card’ machines to accept payments by card (training on the specific terminals will be provided on the day)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiasm & a positive can-do attitude
• Willingness to work as part of a team with a flexible approach
• Proactivity & a good initiative
• Assertive when necessary
• Ability to deal with any incidents that may occur in a cool & calm manner
Not every volunteer Gate Steward will need to have every skill – there are several positions on each gate, and your volunteer Gate Supervisor will allocate you based on your existing skills & experience.
How much time do you need to commit?
We require Gate Stewards on Gala Day – the second Saturday of June each year.
Gate Stewards need to be available for one of two shifts:
• Early from 1000 to 1530
• Late from 1130 to 1700
Though any volunteers who want to start earlier / finish later would always be welcomed to do so!
This allows to us to have all Gate Stewards on their allocated gates between 1200-1500, which is our busiest time for customers entering & leaving.
What support will you be given?
Each gate team is led by a volunteer Gate Supervisor, who will be the first point of contact for any issues locally. They will have a radio to contact Radio Control.
Each gate also has an SIA licensed Door Supervisor present from our externally contracted crowd safety service provider, who will support with any prohibited items, invalid accreditation / tickets, refusal to pay, etc.
The volunteer Gate Supervisors are in turn supported by a volunteer Gate Manager, who will visit each gate several times during the day.
A briefing will be provided at your start time, by the volunteer Gate Manager and/or a volunteer Committee Member.
What are the benefits?
• Satisfaction of knowing you are making a valuable contribution to a successful, high-profile event supporting local good causes and providing the people of Halifax, Calderdale & West Yorkshire a great family day out
• Enjoyment of meeting new people from a variety of backgrounds & the opportunity to build your professional network
• Being a part of our friendly, supportive volunteer team
• Opportunity to discover more about our year-round roles which provide valuable experiences across many sectors
• Knowledge that you will have made a positive impact and improved the experience of the public & our member organisations
• The opportunity to develop various skills, for example:
o Card payment processing
o Cash handling
o Communication
o Crowd management
o Customer service
o Event co-ordination
o Problem solving
o Teamwork
• Light refreshments are provided on Gala Day, usually in the form of a buffet of sandwiches, snacks, soft & hot drinks, etc
• Access to a workers-only portable toilet in the Gala Control compound
How to sign up?
If you’re part of a group/organisation that can supply a whole gate team (4-6 stewards & 1 supervisor), please email us and a volunteer Committee Member will be in touch to discuss further.
If you’re an individual who is happy to join other volunteers, please see our website for more information. You can email us to express your interest, and we’ll send you the link to our sign-up form
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We are looking for Committee Members to support delivery of our 2025–35 Strategy and ensure our 850 year legacy is passed on to future generations. Voluntary; Initial three-year term
Skills required:
- ��Experience in Finance, Risk & Audit, HR, and/or Recruitment
- ��Previous experience as a trustee or similar is welcome but not essential
- �� Applications welcome from those at an early stage of developing a trustee portfolio
Wells Cathedral is a spiritual centre, a multi-faceted business, a centre of internationally-recognised buildings heritage, and has a growing commercial enterprises. Committees support and advise the Board of Trustees in its stewardship of the organisation. ✨
We are looking for members of:
- The Nominations Committee - responsible for advising Trustees on board-level and committee appointments, recruitment and succession planning and overseeing ongoing training requirements. Meetings are held quarterly, with additional involvement in interview processes.
- The Finance Committee - advises Trustees on all financial matters in the cathedral. Meetings are held at least five times a year.
- The Audit and Risk Committee - established in early 2025, and is responsible for advising Trustees on external and internal audit matters and risk management. Meetings are held quarterly.
Further details for the roles can be found on the Wells Cathedral website vacancies page.
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Our vision for volunteering
Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.
The difference you will make to cats and people
As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising team leaders have the exciting and varied role of inspiring our fundraising volunteers to plan and deliver local fundraising events. Using their passion and imagination, they oversee a small team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to cover costs such as veterinary bills and food. Our fundraising team leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported.
You can expect us to
- make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
- support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
- cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
- provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities
What we need from you
You’ll be:
· supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers
· planning fundraising events and activities with your team
· allocating tasks before and during fundraising events
· keeping financial records from fundraising events
· encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection
· following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events
Time expectation
Our fundraising team leaders usually spend three to four hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!
We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.
Applicants will be required to complete an application form with two references.
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Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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