Volunteers and Events Seminar in association with Volunteer Scotland
Date and time
Location
Hampden Park
Glasgow G42 9BA United KingdomDescription
EventScotland, in associated with Volunteer Scotland, is pleased to host this seminar on 8 October at Hampden Park, the venue for the XX Commonwealth Games Track and Field Athletics competitions and the Closing Ceremony, to mark the Volunteer Data Transfer initiative.
During the Commonwealth Games, Glasgow 2014 was responsible for recruiting and training Games volunteers including the Games-time volunteers known as Clyde-siders.
Over 90% of volunteers, around 43,000 people, opted-in to have their data transferred to Volunteer Scotland as part of the Volunteer Data Transfer initiative. Volunteer Scotland is now the holder of this invaluable database of volunteers skilled in major events and contactable for future event volunteering opportunities.
This seminar will explore the opportunities available to the Scottish events industry as a result of the Data Transfer and discuss some of the motivations and interests of volunteers through those with experience of organising a volunteer programme.
9.30 - 10am Registration and Refreshments
10 - 10.15am Welcome to Hampden Park
10.15 - 10.45am Setting the scene, Mark Stewart, Senior Events Manager, EventScotland
10.45 - 11.15am Organising a volunteer programme, Neil Campion, General Manager of Volunteer Recruitment, Glasgow 2014
11.15 - 11.45am The Glasgow 2014 Volunteer Data Transfer, George Thomson, Chief Executive, Volunteer Scotland
11.45am - 12.15pm Group discussion session organised by Volunteer Scotland
12.15 - 12.30pm How to get involved, Volunteer Scotland
12.30 - 1.30pm Buffet lunch and networking opportunities
2pm Event close
(programme subject to change)
There will be the opportunity for questions and discussion through a group session. To encourage joint working between Volunteer Scotland and event organisers you are encouraged to bring your ideas to the table and discuss your experiences of working with volunteers.
The Volunteer Scotland website has recently been re-launched with a new look in readiness for the transfer. For more information go to the website www.volunteerscotland.net
Please tweet about this seminar using #VolunteerLegacy
Please note that this seminar is industry facing and is intended as a learning opportunity for event professionals.
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VisitScotland’s Events Directorate, comprising EventScotland, Events Industry Development and Business Events, is working to make Scotland the perfect stage for events. The EventScotland team bids for, secures and develops a portfolio of sporting and cultural events, building upon Scotland’s reputation as a major events destination. Events bring incredible value to Scotland’s economy, generating and supporting jobs and attracting visitors from across the globe.
Developed by EventScotland and partners, the National Events Strategy, Scotland – The Perfect Stage details the vision for Scotland’s events industry over the next decade. The strategy aims to build on recent successes and deliver a portfolio of events that provide sustainable impact and international profile for Scotland.