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Rhubarb Festival Ambassadors
Rhubarb Festival is back and we need friendly, enthusiastic volunteer ambassadors to support the Events Team over the weekend!As an Ambassador, you will:
- Help create the atmosphere at Rhubarb Festival
- Provide programmes and event information to visitors as needed (for example to nearest toilets, recycling stations, parking)
- Help out with any tasks on the day that ensure the smooth running of the event, such as greeting visitors as they arrive by coach
- Understand and implement procedures calmly and quickly in the event of a fire or other threat
- Help and assist event attendees where needed, in a calm, polite and friendly manner
- Know the location of the first aid station and any first aid equipment, and contact designated first-aider in cases of emergency
- Understand methods or signals used to alert staff that an emergency has arisen
- Recognise potential hazards or safety concerns, reporting such findings immediately to supervisors
- Be willing to work as part of a team, following instructions and taking initiative as required
- If you speak another language, we would love to know if you are willing to share information in this language to make our events accessible for all
Skills you will develop:
- Customer service
- Confident communication
- Team-working
- Organisational skills
- Dynamic problem-solving
- Risk management
Shifts Available:
- Friday Shift 1: 9.30am-12pm
- Friday Shift 2: 12pm-2.30pm
- Saturday Shift 1: 9.30am-12pm
- Saturday Shift 2: 12pm-2.30pm
- Sunday Shift: 12pm-2.30pm
Training:
Ambassadors will need to attend a briefing session, during which all event training will be provided:
- Friday 14 February | 12pm-1pm | Online via Teams
- Monday 17 February | 4:30pm-5:30pm | In person at Wakefield One
- Tuesday 18 February | 1pm-2pm | Online via Teams
