The Skills Show, the UK's largest skills and careers event, is calling for professionals within the Hospitality sector to volunteer their skills as volunteer team leaders at the 2013 event, which will be held in Birmingham at the NEC from November 14-16 2013.
The Skills Show provides the opportunity for young people to be inspired about opportunities in further education, skills and apprenticeships.
Around 750 volunteers help to deliver the event, working with staff from The Skills Show and to help supervise these volunteers, 15 volunteer team leaders are needed between November 8 and 18 2013.
In return for their time, volunteer team leaders receive full training, accredited qualifications, hotel accommodation, meals and a contribution towards travel costs.
Phil Quinn from The Skills Funding Agency, a volunteer team leader at the 2012 event, commented: "The Skills Show is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in an event that showcases the best of British skills. Being a team leader is a fabulous way to work with a variety of people from a cross section of society, all of whom are interested in vocational skills and want to give something back to the skills arena. I would highly recommend it if you're passionate about planning, organising, motivating and inspiring."
Miriam Farley, Volunteer Manager for The Skills Show, commented: “Volunteers are the driving force behind The Skills Show and play a vital role in our success. Our team leaders are the main point of contact for our volunteers, able to pass on their own skills and expertise and make sure everything runs smoothly.
"Volunteering as a team leader is a great opportunity to develop your own leadership skills and build your CV in a fast paced, high profile environment. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re from. What’s most important are your communication skills, flexible nature and a passion for helping the next generation of skilled workers.”
If you think you have what it takes to become a volunteer team leader at The Skills Show or know somebody who would be ideal for the role.
Applications are now open and will close on May 14. A selection day for shortlisted candidates will be held at the NEC on May 22 2013. General applications to volunteer at The Skills Show will open shortly.
