Events Volunteer

1 week ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Temwa Full time

Temwa Christmas Party Volunteer

Job Details

Location: Bristol (Temwa office and various locations around the city)

Duration: Part-time, flexible between now and early December – 1-2 days a week

Start date: October / November tbc

Event date: December 6th, 2025

Transport: Own transport preferable for local collections, but not essential

Role Overview

Are you organised, friendly, and up for getting stuck in behind the scenes of a fun and meaningful event? Temwa is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic volunteer to support the delivery of our annual Christmas Party Fundraiser on December 6th, 2025. This is a party for our network, trustee and corporate supporters which includes a three-course meal, an auction and live music. It is a great fundraising opportunity for Temwa as we also sell raffle tickets and balloon prizes.

In the lead-up to the event, you'll play a key role in helping to source prizes, assist with admin tasks, and support logistics. On the night, you'll be part of the team helping the event run smoothly, from setup to pack-down.

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in events and fundraising, meet like-minded people, and support a small but impactful charity doing incredible work in Malawi.

About Temwa

Temwa, meaning 'love' in the language of Tumbuka, is a Bristol-based charity committed to empowering remote African communities. Our goal is to harness the power of bringing communities together. We partner with hard-to-reach communities in Malawi, empowering local people to end poverty and transform their own futures. At the same time, we inspire local communities in the UK to come together to help bring about this change. We have been working in Northern Malawi for over 20 years, and our work currently includes sustainable agriculture, forestry, health and education programmes.

Key Responsibilities

In the run-up to the event:

  • Visit local Bristol businesses to request raffle and balloon prize donations
  • Assist with general event admin and logistics at the Temwa office
  • Help organise and transport event materials as needed (own transport a bonus)
  • Support with loading and unloading equipment before and after the event
  • On the day and evening of the event:
  • Help with event setup at the venue
  • Assist with prize logistics and any on-the-night coordination
  • Support the smooth running of the event and help with pack-down

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Friendly, confident communicator – especially in face-to-face interactions
  • Organised, reliable, and proactive
  • Willing to get involved with a range of tasks
  • Comfortable representing Temwa in the community
  • Available on the evening of December 6th and some flexible time in the weeks leading up to the event and potentially afterwards

Desirable:

  • Access to your own vehicle (for local collections)
  • Interest in events, fundraising, or the charity sector

What You'll Gain

  • Hands-on experience in charity events and fundraising
  • Meal on the night of event
  • Opportunity to connect with a vibrant team and supportive community
  • Valuable experience for your CV
  • A chance to make a real impact by supporting Temwa's mission

How to Apply

To express your interest, please email your CV and a short covering note (max 1 page) explaining why you'd like to get involved, to We look forward to hearing from you

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