Events Volunteer (Call My Wine Bluff - London - April 3rd)

We're on the lookout for passionate volunteers to join us at one of our events on Thursday April 3rd. As a volunteer on the day you’ll be part of an amazing atmosphere and will support Mencap to make change through raising funds and engaging with your local community.

We need volunteers to support with one of our annual fundraising events, a fun challenge for both wine tasting amateurs and enthusiasts. Made up of several rounds, teams will have to figure out which wine expert from the panel is telling the truth about the origin and grape of each wine they taste. This event is a very popular fundraiser for Mencap, so we really need the help of volunteers to help it run smoothly!

As a volunteer, you’ll be helping run the events, including:

• Welcome guests
• Venue set up
• Selling raffle tickets
• Serving wine
• Hosting tables
• Help to tidy away

When and where will the event take place?

The event takes place on Thursday 3rd April in Chelsea (a short walk from Sloane Square tube station), and we are looking for volunteers to support us with the set up from 2-5:30pm, and then to help us host the event from 5:30 -10:30pm.

As this event involves serving alcohol, this role is only available for people over the age of 18. You will also need to wear smart black clothes and comfy shoes whilst volunteering at this event.

About Mencap Events Our events are vital to Mencap, bringing people together to share experiences, launch programmes and celebrate successes! They also often help to raise funds for our services, such as the Learning Disability Helpline, advocacy services, and national campaigns such as "Do You See Me?".

We hold lots of events throughout the year, including bike rides and runs from 10km all the way up to Marathons. We also do art showings, bucket collections, garden parties, Christmas wrapping sessions, and lots more!

We couldn't run these events without the support of volunteers, so by giving a few hours of your time you can help us to host events, raise vital funds to support Mencap's work and support people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive team alongside volunteers with and without a learning disability. You will represent Mencap and help to promote our work and raise awareness for people with a learning disability at iconic events across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

As a Mencap Volunteer you will be:

• Friendly and Approachable
• Reliable, Kind and Patient
• A good communicator (including listener)
• Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary
• Accepting of others who might be different to yourself

As a Mencap volunteer you will:

• Make new friends
• Receive agreed out of pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel
• Receive a full volunteer briefing and training on the day
• Volunteer alongside our experienced
• Have a chance to give back your local community

About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.

If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: volunteering@mencap.org.uk