Volunteer Events Coordinator

What will you be doing?

CPRE London’s events schedule is growing fast and, with more and more people attending, we need assistance to organise and manage all aspects of our online and occasional in-person events. This opportunity is mostly remote, offering flexible working hours. We are currently seeking individuals with event management skills and a passion for environmental conservation to join our team. Successful candidates will get the opportunity to participate in a range of fun and interesting events throughout the summer as advertised on our website. Who are we? At CPRE London we campaign to save and promote green spaces in Greater London and make London a better, greener and healthier place for everyone to live in, work in and enjoy. We are part of the national network of CPRE, the countryside charity.    Time commitment – 

3-4 hours a week,  flexibility to be able to attend online events, especially the lunchtime webinars online, (usually 3rd Thursday of the month) occasional evening in-person meetings (possibly 2 or 3 times a year) able to occasionally attend our Farringdon office (ideally on Tuesdays);  we are seeking volunteers who can offer an ongoing commitment, ideally longer than 6 months.

Reports to: Head of Campaigns Key Areas of Responsibility

Excellent organisational skills Some prior events organisation experience (may be voluntary)  Experience using Eventbrite. Strong communication skills Creative thinking and problem-solving attitude Knowledge of and a keen interest in environmental issues A self motivated person who can work independently and drives initiatives Have access to a computer and the internet at home and be confident using them

What are we looking for?

Skills / Experience:

Excellent organisational skills Some prior events organisation experience (may be voluntary)  Experience using Eventbrite. Strong communication skills Creative thinking and problem-solving attitude Knowledge of and a keen interest in environmental issues A self motivated person who can work independently and drives initiatives Have access to a computer and the internet at home and be confident using them

What difference will you make?

Benefits of the role

Use your skills to help our charity and make a positive difference in London’s green spaces Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience We can give you a reference for your future work or volunteering Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction run by CPRE’s national office We provide out-of-pocket travel expense