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​A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a volunteer Event Coordinator for Borderline Arts. Your role will be to organise the workshops and events we run in order to ensure Borderline meets its aims and objectives.

 

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The Event Coordinator will: 

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• Organise and promote creative groups for people with BPD.

• Coordinate educational workshops with health and social care professionals.

• Support the Fundraising Coordinator with events and activities.

• Support the Volunteer Coordinator with social events.

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The main duties of the Event Coordinator will include:

 

• Organise dates and venues for creative groups in conjunction with our Workshop Facilitators.

• Collaborate with the Fundraising Coordinator to organise events such as charity gigs.

• Manage bookings and respond to all enquiries related to our workshops and events.

• Working alongside our Chair and external organisations to coordinate educational workshops.

• Promoting workshops and events with support from our Social Media Manager and Website Manager.

• Liaise with our Treasurer to manage payments and expenses for workshops and events.

• Contact actors and assistants to support our creative groups.

• Ensure all materials are in place ready for workshops and creative groups.

• Manage feedback from our workshops and put forward improvements based on these.

 

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Knowledge and Skills Required

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Ideally the Event Coordinator is someone who:

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• Is extremely organised, positive and enthusiastic.

• Is highly motivated and able to work autonomously but also has the ability to work well in a team.

• Can communicate effectively and has excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ensure they are aware of the future directions and plans of Borderline Arts.

• Access to internet, email, web, MS Word, MS Excel or equivalent.

• Has experience of using basic databases including Windows based software packages.

• Has the ability to delegate successfully.

• Communicates clearly and regularly with our Volunteer Coordinator 

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Appointment Terms and Time Commitment Required

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• The Event Coordinator is appointed for a term, which is negotiated between the Volunteer Coordinator and the applicant. The minimum term is 12 months.

• The estimated time commitment required as the Event Coordinator of Borderline Arts is 4-6 hours per week. Some weeks will be much less, some much more – so there is a need for flexibility.

• Attendance at occasional Team Meetings (approx 1 hour in length).

• At all times, remember that Borderline Arts’s focus is to raise awareness/understanding of and reduce stigma surrounding BPD, using the arts – ensure whatever you are doing is achieving that aim, or leading us to be able to do that more.

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Benefits

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Being the Event Coordinator for Borderline Arts is an opportunity to contribute to the overall development of Borderline Arts. Our committee is a friendly, dedicated team who welcomes new members.

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• 100% of out of pocket expenses that are vital to the role of Event Coordinator are reimbursed.

• Gain experience in event management.

• Access to training and development workshops and seminars.

• Opportunity to work in a positive and encouraging environment.

• Gain experience of working in a growing dynamic and successful arts and mental health organisation.

• Borderline Arts will provide ongoing support and a reference to help your future career.

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How to Apply

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If you are interested in this role, please fill out out our volunteer Application Form.