Community Creatives – Victorian Christmas Makers & Event Hosts

Volunteer Centre Harlow; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Braintree is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with the Victorian Christmas event from October 27 to December 6, 2025. Volunteers will craft decorations, help set up, and run activities on event day. No prior experience is needed; just a friendly spirit and a love for creativity and community events. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and contribute to a festive celebration. Training is provided, and volunteers are covered by insurance.

Benefits

Training provided

Volunteers covered by insurance

Qualifications

• No formal skills required; all materials and guidance provided.
• Volunteers covered by insurance.
• Suitable for under 18s; over 12 years for the event.

Responsibilities

• Help in the Kitchen - food & drink.
• Set up - table & chairs, decorating the hall.
• Close down - table & chairs, clearing everything away.
• Supporting the public with 4 specific craft activities.
• Playing (board style) games and encouraging others to join in.

Skills

Friendly and collaborative spirit

Interest in creativity, heritage, or community events

Reliability and willingness to join a team

Job description

Community Creatives – Victorian Christmas Makers & Event Hosts

Join a warm, welcoming team bringing Stebbing’s Victorian Christmas event to life! This is a social, creative opportunity to connect with others while helping prepare and/or host a festive community celebration.

In the lead-up to the event, we'll meet weekly to craft Victorian-themed decorations - think ivy tinsel, handmade ornaments and paper garlands. On the day of the event (6 December 2025), volunteers will help set up and pack away, run craft activities and support the food and drinks station.

Whether you are a maker and enjoy crafting, a leader, or just love being part of something fun and festive, there is a place for you here. No experience needed - just a willingness to join in and some festive spirit!

On the event day volunteers are needed to:

• Help in the Kitchen - food & drink
• Set up - table & chairs, decorating the hall
• Close down - table & chairs, clearing everything away
• Supporting the public with 4 specific craft activities
• Playing (board style) games and encouraging others to join in

Skills

• Friendly and collaborative spirit
• Interest in creativity, heritage, or community events
• Reliability and willingness to join a team
• No formal skills required — all materials and guidance provided
• Suitable for under 18s
  Over 12 years for event
• Training provided
• Volunteers covered by insurance

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 27/10/2025

End Date: 06/12/2025

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Availability Details

Timings for 6 December are 3–7pm, with the event itself running from 4–6pm. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for the full duration or any part of that window.

Location

This opportunity is available in: Braintree, Uttlesford