Volunteer at Picnic in the Park 2025!
Sunday 7th September, 1-5pm, Mina Road Park
About Picnic in the Park
Picnic In the Park is a free and open to all, community-led and orientated mini-festival, ran by St Werburghs Community Centre. We want to encourage people from the area to bring their picnic blankets to Mina Road Park and enjoy an afternoon of music, arts and entertainment. We’re excited to be able to showcase everything St Werburghs Community Centre has on offer and celebrate the creativity and diversity of the area.
This will be the 15th year that the festival has taken place.
About the role
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help us make sure Picnic in the Park runs smoothly and is inclusive and accessible to everyone.
This includes helping to set up in the morning and clear up after the event as well as people to help during the day; this could involve stewarding, litterpicking or helping with activities or workshops.
Volunteer shifts can be as long or as short as you like and you will be given a food and drink voucher as a thank you for your work.
Person Specification
- Friendly and Approachable: Our volunteers have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy interacting with people from diverse backgrounds in a welcoming and inclusive manner.
- Commitment to Community: Our volunteers have passion for community engagement and a genuine interest in fostering connections within the local area.
- Enthusiastic & Positive Attitude: Working effectively within a team environment, our volunteers maintain a positive and proactive attitude, creating a welcoming atmosphere at our events.
- Respect for Diversity: Our volunteers show respect for diverse perspectives, cultures, and identities, fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and respected
Tasks
Task can include and are not limited to: assisting with activities, meeting and greeting, litter picking, being available to chat and have fun with the attendees, setting down and clearing up.
As part of your application please let us know what you are interested in, and we can assign you to the tasks most suited to you.
About St Werburghs Community Centre
St Werburghs Community Centre is one of Bristol’s busiest and most loved community buildings with over 50 years of history and 80,000 annual footfall. It offers a range of meeting rooms and event spaces within its beautiful Victorian building and the eco-friendly annexe, which are used by over 300 groups per year delivering services, training, support sessions, classes and events.
Date
Sunday 7th September
Time
The event runs from 1pm – 5pm. We are also looking for volunteers for set up (9am – 1pm) and packdown (5pm – 7pm).
Location
Mina Road Park, Mina Road, St Werburghs, Bristol BS2 9TA
Deadline
Please express your interest ASAP. Volunteer applications will close once all positions will be filled.
Training & Support
For this role you will receive a volunteer information pack and a staff safety briefing in advance of the event.
There will be a staff and volunteer in-person briefing on the day of the event, and you will be supported by the Events Manager, Volunteer Coordinator and other St Werburghs Community Centre Staff throughout your shift.
You are also welcome to come and meet the team at the centre.
How to Apply
Please contact us below for further information!
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please call 0117 955 1351 or email events@stwerburghs.org.uk