Volunteer in 2026

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Volunteer

with us in 2026

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic people to get involved in the running of the carnival.

To make the Carnival happen in 2026 we need a minimum of 7 people to form the organising committee and take on the following roles:

1. Chair /Admin Lead

2. Materials /Treasurer Lead

3. Comms /Design Lead

4. Recruitment Lead

5. Workshops Lead

6. Carnival Day Lead

7. Fundraiser/AfterParty lead

Read more about these roles below. None require special skills or particular experience. We will form a supportive team to make sure everyone succeeds. The most vital qualities required are

commitment and communication.

Please email us directly if you are interested in or would like to know more about any of the roles below: sharrowlanterns@gmail.com

Chair / Admin Lead
- can be one person, start planning six months before, a few hours each week.
  - Chair regular meetings for everyone to update and get support.
  - Do Event Application documents for the Council
  - Do insurance documentation
  - Develop relationship with the Police to ensure street procession
  - Apply for road closure permit from Council.

Treasurer / Materials Lead
- can be one person, start two months before, a few hours each week.
  - Buy all materials online.
  - Check each week what’s needed.
  - Pay invoices for Room hire and Insurance
  - Keep a cashflow including donations in cash and online.

Comms / Design Lead
- can be one person, start three months before, a few hours each week.
  - Create Social media materials for other Leads to post.
  - Create Printed media.
  - Coordinate all Leads to contributes to social media.
  - Respond to SM comments and queries
  - Update the Website.

Recruitment Lead

- can be one person, start four months before, a few hours each week.
  - Recruit vols for Workshops first, then stewards as the workshops start.
  - Place adverts on VAS and Student sites.
  - Place adverts on FB.
  - Use a google form to collect incoming vols
  - Reply to everyone, keep them warm.

Event Lead
- can be one person, start two months before, a few hours each week.
  - Coordinate with all parties, eg: Cemetery, Bands, Performers
  - Plan Carnival Day
  - Coordinate and Brief Stewards

Workshops Lead
- can be one person, start three months before, a few hours each week.
  - Book the Workshops
  - Advertise the Workshops on FB.
  - Host the Workshops Training meeting
  - Coordinate the vols using Whatsapp.