Volunteering Opportunity: Event Director with Borehamwood Junior Parkrun

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

We are looking for a group of volunteers to help bring junior parkrun to Borehamwood.

Interested in being involved?

We’d love to hear from you!

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Hertsmere

Location: Outdoor, Event

Time of day: Weekend Half Days, Casual or Intermittent

Practical Considerations: N/A

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Children, Families & Family Support, Health and Wellbeing, Sport, Activity & Outdoor Pursuits

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: Yes

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Full Description:
Remit:

• Ensures simple, safe and sustainable delivery of weekly event in line with polices and procedures and with respect for our rules.

• Develops a core team and creates a positive team culture where volunteers flourish.

• Facilitates the growth of the local community.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships and active communications with parkrun HQ, Ambassadors and other stakeholders.

• In conjunction with HQ responds appropriately to any incidents and assist in local level dispute resolution.

Experience and skills required;

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and acts as a great role model.

• Speaks with confidence, authority and sensitivity, without causing intentional offence or upset.

• Ability to form positive relationships with people from all backgrounds.

• Is approachable and open to ideas and change.

• Ability to delegate and share information and responsibilities

• Ability to respond to challenging situations/communications in a thoughtful, considered and calm manner.

• Can maintain discretion and confidentiality.

• Is well organised and can work independently with minimum supervision.