Event volunteers

 
 
 

VOLUNTEER ROLE:

Event Volunteer

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Urban Wilderness CIC run large-scale community events in Longton that couldn’t happen without our team of event volunteers. Previous events include Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade and The Winter Gathering.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

We will match your skills and experience with a variety of roles including:

Event Stewards: Our friendly team of Event Stewards share event information, give directions and manage groups of people.

Parade Stewards: Parade Stewards enjoy being at the heart of the Parade, smiling and dancing alongside our performers.

Site Dressing Team: Our events depend on trusted Site Dressing volunteer teams who are up early to decorate the streets and stay late to clear away

WHO WILL THIS SUIT?

People who want to spend time with like-minded people.

People who want to be part of the community.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: EQUIPMENT, SKILLS

All equipment will be provided. You will be friendly, approachable and willing to work as part of a team.

WHEN:

Winter Parade - November or December (TBC)

Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade - Sunday 26 April 2026

WHERE:

Longton town centre, Stoke-On-Trent

HOW WE’ll ALL KNOW IF IT’S GOING WELL:

We will review at the end of every session. We will share survey forms for your feedback.

If you have feedback you can provide it anonymously.

YOU WILL REPORT TO:

Volunteer Co-ordinator, Val Smith

WHAT WE WILL GIVE YOU:

Full training and any equipment needed.

We can support with travel costs, please ask.

BENEFITS:

  • You will be part of a fun and vibrant event.

  • You will contribute to improving Longton town centre.

  • You will have the chance to get out of the house and meet new people.

  • You will learn some new skills and techniques.

  • There are health benefits to being sociable.

I’VE GOT QUESTIONS:

Email us: info@urbanwildernesscic.com