Event Support Assistant

London City Mission (LCM) shares the gospel alongside the local church of London, equipping everyday Christians to lovingly bring a message of hope in Christ to those least likely to hear it.

LCM's events are a great way of getting involved in God's mission in London. The event support assistant supports in the running of events by providing any practical help required on the day. This may include assisting with event-day set-up, welcoming attendees, serving refreshments, and generally giving a helping hand wherever needed to ensure all goes according to plan.

WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES

• Set-up/take-down of venue
• Welcoming at door
• Stewarding
• Serving refreshments (teas, coffees, food)
• Helping at event reception desk
• Stage management
• Fire warden (after attended training)
• First aider (after attended training)

Hours: No regular hours as event-dependent. Events take place, on average, one to two times per quarter. Usually held on Saturdays, but occassionally also evenings or weekdays.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Physically able to move furniture and other large objects.
• Excellent people skills.
• ‘Can do’ attitude to serving and ability to see what needs to be done.
• Good timekeeping.
• Desirable to have Food safety certificate or First aid certificate

We are looking for practicing Christians who want to put their faith into action by serving in events. The volunteers will be seen as representing the Mission and will be interacting with attendees/visitors to LCM.