Aberlour young people
Volunteer event planner
Purpose and Aims of the role
Could you help staff to plan an unforgettable, high-energy event for young people? We are looking for volunteers aged 14 – 21 to help Aberlour staff on the Rights in Practice team to design activities, support workshops, and help bring the fun, creativity.
You don’t need experience — we know you’ll still be learning. What matters most is that you bring your ideas, enthusiasm, and willingness to be involved.
What will I be doing?
- Help come up with creative ideas for what the event could look like
- Help staff to plan the activities, workshops, & creative sessions
- Think about how people coming to the event will feel when they arrive and take part
- Use your energy, creativity, and ideas to make the event special
What you’ll do before, during and after:
Before:
- Take part in monthly online planning meetings
- Share ideas about the activities, and feel of the event
- Help plan what happens on the day (for example: activities, workshops, or talks)
- Think about how to make the event fun, inclusive, and welcoming
During:
- Help set up and welcome people to the event
- Support activities and workshops
- Help create a positive and friendly atmosphere
- work as part of a team to make sure the event runs smoothly
After:
- Share your thoughts on what went well
- Help reflect on what could be even better next time
- Celebrate what you've achieved together
What skills can I bring to this role?
You don’t need to have all of these – this role is about leaning as you go!
Able to come up with creative ideas
- Good at talking with others and working as part of a team
- Listening to what other young people want and need
- Confident helping to lead or support activities
- Can stay calm and help find solutions when things get tricky
What qualities do I need?
- Friendly, positive and happy to chat.
- Open to new ideas and kind to others
- Reliable and willing to get stuck in
- Works well with other people
- Excited about helping create something for other young people
Where & When
- Planning meetings will be online, usually once a month with flexibility depending on availability
- The event location will be decided during planning
Duration of the role:
- This volunteer opportunity runs for one year in the lead up to the event. You’ll be part of a friendly event planning team that meets every month over the year starting in March and ending in December, giving you time to learn, have fun, and play a key role in creating an exciting event.
What will I gain from the role?
- The chance to make a real difference for other young people
- Skills in teamwork, leadership, communication, and event planning
- Increase confidence through planning and supporting activities
- Volunteering is excellent experience for adding to your CV
- A chance to meet new people and be part of a supportive team
- And of course — have lots of fun
What support will I be given?
- Full training to help you feel confident in your role and ready to get started
- Guidance and support throughout your volunteering
- Regular check-ins from the volunteering team
- Out of pocket expenses paid back (for example travel expenses)
- A welcoming, supportive team where your voice matters
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer role, or you want to find out more about it first – please contact us, we would love to hear from you!
You can contact Amber Lambie on the Aberlour volunteering team at – Amber.Lambie@aberlour.org.uk