Volunteer Events and Promotions Team Member

Radio Crawsham is looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help us attend local events, promote the station and connect with communities across Crawley, Horsham and the surrounding area.

This is a flexible, mainly in-person role involving community events, promotional activities and occasional outside broadcasts. You do not need previous radio experience, as guidance and support will be provided.

What skills do I need?

Main responsibilities

The role may include:

Representing Radio Crawsham at community events, festivals and local activities
Helping set up and pack away promotional or broadcasting equipment
Speaking to members of the public about the station
Handing out flyers and promotional materials
Encouraging people to download our app, listen online and follow our social media pages
Supporting presenters during live outside broadcasts
Helping arrange interviews with event organisers, local groups and visitors
Taking photographs or short videos for station social media
Promoting volunteering, advertising and partnership opportunities
Helping develop new ideas to raise awareness of Radio Crawsham
Skills and qualities

We are looking for people who:

Are friendly, approachable and confident speaking to the public
Have an interest in radio, events or the local community
Are reliable and able to work well as part of a team
Can represent the station in a positive and professional way
Have good knowledge of Crawley, Horsham or the surrounding area
Are willing to attend occasional daytime, evening or weekend events

Previous experience in events, promotions, community work, marketing or broadcasting would be helpful, but it is not essential.

When do I need to be available?

Details

Time commitment This is a flexible role with no fixed weekly hours. Volunteers can support events according to their availability. Most opportunities will take place in Crawley, Horsham and nearby areas. What you will gain This role offers the opportunity to: Gain experience in events, promotions and community engagement Develop confidence and communication skills Meet local organisations, businesses and community groups Learn more about radio and outside broadcasting Become part of a friendly and growing volunteer team Help raise the profile of a community radio station serving Crawley and Horsham Receive a reference after a suitable period of volunteering Radio Crawsham hopes to establish a permanent local media centre in the future, creating further opportunities for volunteers to become involved in station activities. This is an unpaid voluntary position. To apply, please send us a short introduction explaining why you would like to join the team, any relevant experience and your general availability.