Commonwealth Youth Summit Volunteer Call

VOLUNTEER AT THE YOUTH SUMMIT

Commonwealth Youth Summit Volunteers is open to anyone aged 18 years and over who are willing to volunteer their time, energy, and/or skills to work on the Commonwealth Youth Summit being held in Dumfries on the 6-9th of June 2014. Volunteers will be an integral part of running the Youth Summit, with involvement in the build and takedown of the campsite, interacting with young people and other guests and assisting with the technical aspects of events.

We are looking for enthusiastic people to volunteer in roles such as:

• Tech Crew – to assist with the rig & de-rig of tech equipment, sound & lighting, stage hands & runners
• Site Crew – to assist with the build and takedown of the campsite
• Guides – escorting groups to & from events, guiding around the campsite
• Social Media Reporters – Blogging, update social media sites, interviews & news articles
• Photographers – photograph at events, in and around the campsite
• Frontline Site Attendants – serve as the first port of call for guests throughout the weekend and assist with any enquiries

Although no experience is necessary, specialist skill sets are invited and could include:

• Foreign Language speakers
• First Aiders
• Driving Licenses
• Photography

Information nights will be held in April, locations and dates will be confirmed as soon as possible.

PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme) membership may be required for some volunteer roles due to working in direct contact with children & young people but these will be provided where needed.

FIND OUT MORE

If you want to find out more or are interested in signing up, there are info sessions at the following dates and locations:

1. Tuesday 8th April 6pm – DofE Offices, Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ
2. Wednesday 9th April 6pm – Partick Burgh Hall Lesser Hall, 9 Burgh Hall St, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G11 5LW
3. Tuesday 15th April 3pm – McMillan Hall Upstairs, Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart, DG8 6E
4. Wednesday 16th April 7pm – North West Resource Centre Café, College Dr, Dumfries DG2 0BX
5. Thursday 17th April 7pm – Victoria Halls Lesser Hall, Downie’s Wynd Annan DG12 6EE

Participants attending these sessions are requested to bring their ID and documentation as short, informal interviews will be held at the end of each session for those who wish to be involved.

More info available on the Youth Summit here