How to become an events volunteer

Introduction

There are millions of sports volunteers in the UK and without them many sports events simply would not happen. They are vital to all the F3 Events throughout the year to enable the event to operate smoothly. Volunteers are the back bone of an events success.

If you are thinking of volunteering, and want to become part of the F3 Events team and be part of a winning team with all the perks associated with helping an event function and operate to the highest level, then we want to hear from you, as we are recruiting for our 2012 events calendar.

Volunteering and its perks

If you have ever participated in an event before or been a spectator at event, you would have felt some sort of buzz generated from the participants nervousness at the beginning of their event to exhilaration as they realise there achievement or goal as they cross the finish line. This buzz comes partly from the strong events team supporting the events smooth operation. The team that work on the events all share a particular skill that they want to develop or make use of e.g. strong organisational or presentation skills, and also professional qualifications that they not be otherwise be able to use, unless involved with the events. This can be lifeguarding, life boat driving, pre event briefings, final event checks, marshalling busy, key points on the course and implementing a safe event.

Anyone can be a volunteer, which sometimes brings out new skills that can be developed and enhanced very quickly and overall make the events more employable. At each event a team coordinator is introduced that looks after a specific area of the event. A short introduction is always made that ensures any new areas of work are made familiar. It is a great way to meet new people and most importantly have fun.
We look to make sure we help volunteers achieve at least some of their own objectives as well as running a successful event.

Perks of the job

• FREE Entries for yourself or family member (Husband, Wife, Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Mum, Dad....)
• FREE Food and Drink provided at all events.
• Sufficient rest and breaks provided to ensure you do not miss out on any special part of the event you are volunteering for – just in case someone special is participating.
• Event Clothing – T-shirt for the summer, Gillette or jacket for winter and visible Marshall waist-coat.
• Opportunity to receive product support from sponsors and services from partners at preferential rates. Eg Heron Lake Swimmers, Xterra Wetsuits, Bloc Sunglasses, Penny Matters financial services.
• Opportunity to promote any interests or businesses you work for or involved with – Subject to prior agreements with other businesses to ensure no conflict of interest.
• Opportunity to meet and work with like minded people.
• Receive praise and thanks for being part of the team, plus making the participant’s event experience a positive and memorable.

If this is something that interests you and you would like to find out more, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it who will be more than happy to discuss becoming an F3 Events Team member.