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Title

Volunteer Event Steward at Reading Water Fest

Organisation

Reading Borough Council (RBC)

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Website

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What you will be doing

Water Fest is Reading’s largest free town centre-based community event. It features an exciting mix of arts, culture and heritage, through live performances, activities and workshops.

This accessible one-day event will take place on Saturday 8 June 2024 and is open to the public between 11am and 5pm, within the Forbury Gardens, Abbey Ruins and along the River Kennet.

We are looking for a team of volunteer stewards to support the Reading Borough Council Events Team to help welcome visitors and manage the visitor flow. You may be assigned to a particular activity such as a workshop, or to a specific zone.

The volunteer shifts on the day of the event are 9am to 2pm or 1.45pm till 6.45pm.

What you will be doing
Throughout the shift you may be asked to help with
• Setting up or taking down gazebos and tables
• 'Floating' to check for any issues
• Greeting visitors with a warm welcome, helping and advising
• Ticket checking of arriving visitors for bookable workshops
• Assisting with an activity (including preparation, re-stocking and clean-up)
• Supervising a particular area
• Helping with stage management at one of the three stages
• Managing the movement of people through a one-way system (if applicable)
• Cleaning touch-points such as handles for temporary toilets (disposable gloves and equipment will be provided)

Breaks will be provided during the shift, and the Reading Borough Council Events Team are providing some light snacks such as cans of drink and bags of crisps.

Activities

Advice, Information & Support,Community Work,Events

Skills & Attributes

Skills Description

This role will suit you if you are • Someone who enjoys variety – the day will involve a variety of tasks and activities • Able to work as part of a team • Enthusiastic, outgoing and polite engaging with a friendly and diverse audience • Self-motivated and pro-active • Have good communication skills • Ideally you will already have some experience in a people-facing role

What is in it for you

What you will gain in return • Experience of working within a team • Experience of welcoming visitors of all ages, in an engaging environment • Learning more about Reading’s history and cultural organisations

Time Commitment

How much time will it take up? The shifts on the day of the event are 9am to 2pm or 1.45pm till 6.45pm Please also attend the briefing session (approx. 30 mins hr) - at 12pm on Friday 7 June 2024 at the bandstand behind the Maiwand Lion in Forbury Gardens, to explain in more detail what to expect on the day.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Lucy Daniels

Role Address

Forbury Gardens and Abbey Ruins The Forbury Reading

Postcode (See Google maps below)

RG1 3BB

Directions

The Abbey Quarter encompasses the former grounds of Reading Abbey. The Abbey Ruins are a 5 to 10 minute walk away through the Forbury Gardens. Public transport The museum and Abbey Quarter are only a two minute walk from Reading train station and main bus stops. We recommend using public transport or park and ride to reach central Reading. For local bus services including park and ride go to the Reading Buses website. On foot The Abbey Ruins are accessible via the Forbury Gardens or from Chestnut Walk, the riverside footpath which is accessible from either Abbey Street or Forbury Road. Car If you are coming by car, from the M4 Junction 10 follow the A329M towards the A4 and town centre. From M4 Junction 11 follow the A33 towards the town centre and from M4 Junction 12 follow the A4 to the town centre. The museum postcode is RG1 1QH. The museum does not have its own car park but there are six Blue Badge parking spaces at the front of the building and nearby public car parks include Garrard Street and Queen’s Road. Alternatively use one of the three park and ride buses to the centre of Reading. Coach There is a coach set-down point on Valpy Street, opposite the museum. Please note it is then necessary to cross Valpy Street to access the museum entrance at the front of the building, or to cross Forbury Road towards the Forbury Gardens to access the Abbey Ruins.

Number of volunteers required

25

How to find out more

www.reading.gov.uk/wfest24