Short term - EXTREME Hangout - Baku, Azerbaijan
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Job Description
EVENT SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS - EXTREME HANGOUT COP29 BAKU (11th - 22nd November 2024)
Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to make a difference? We are Seeking volunteers to help and support the Extreme Hangout Team at COP29 in Baku from the 11th to 22nd of November 2024.
EXTREME HANGOUT at COP29 Baku 2024
Azerbaijan will host the 29th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku from 11 Nov 12 Nov 2024.The COP29 summit will bring global leaders and organisations together to accelerate action towards the goal of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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Inspired by our love of adventure sports, the natural world and our passion to protect the planet, EXTREME International established The Extreme Hangout as a climate action events platform in 2021 with the vision to give young changemakers a voice, popularise the climate movement and inspire environmental action.
Young changemakers want their voices heard and have little participation in the formal proceedings. EXTREME has made it its mission to give them a seat at the table and a platform for their voice to be heard.
From 11th to 22nd of November, some of the world’s leading organisations & individuals will join us to inspire & drive debate, discussion & action. This is jointly managed & curated with our sponsors, NGOs, and supporters.
https://www.extremehangout.org/cop29
A look at previous EXTREME HANGOUT at COP EVENTS
(https://www.extremehangout.org/extreme-hangout-recap)
About The Opportunity to Volunteer:
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to join our Extreme Hangout team as Event Support Volunteers at COP29. As an Event Support Volunteer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the event and creating a positive experience for all attendees. You can choose to volunteer for the full duration of the event or for specific days that suit your availability.
Duration: 11 to 22 November 2024
Location: Green Zone, Baku Stadium
Availability: Shift schedule
Commitment: we are looking for people who can volunteer daily through the entirety of the event.
Who can volunteer: Anyone over the age of 18 who wishes to participate can join as a volunteer.
Training day: 10 November 2024
Benefits fo Volunteering with Extreme Hangout:
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A volunteering Certificate highlighting your valuable contribution to the event.
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A chance to actively contribute to environmental sustainability initiatives through a high-profile event.
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Collaborating with a friendly and dynamic team.
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Opportunity to gain experience in event management and community engagement.
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Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals, environmental experts, and professionals
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Receive Extreme Hangout branded merchandise.
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Ehance and acquire new skills while making a positive contribution to global climate efforts.
Areas of volunteering
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Meet & Greet
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Managing and directing attendees, providing them with information, assisting with any inquiries.
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Supporting event organisers in administrative tasks, such as registration, and ticketing.
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Ushering and/or directing visitors to designated areas.
Stage coordinator
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Help with stage changes and set up after each session.
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Mic up speakers
Production Assistant
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Assist the video production team in setting up and operating equipment, such as cameras, lighting, sound systems etc.
Social media and Marketing
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With our social media team, help capture photos and videos of exciting event moments to fuel social media content creation.
General responsibilities
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Keeping a clean environment by picking up litter as you come across it.
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Act as a positive ambassador for the Extreme Hangout, promoting its key messages and goals to attendees.
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Collaborate with the event team to ensure the smooth execution of various activities and programs.
YOUR ROLE WILL BE ASSIGNED BASED ON YOUR INTERVIEW RESULTS, SKILLSET, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE.
Who we are looking for:
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People with a passion for environmental sustainability and a desire to contribute to its promotion.
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People living near Baku stadium,
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Friendly and outgoing people with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with event attendees and provide them with valuable information.
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Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow instructions from event organizers.
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Reliable and punctual, with a strong sense of responsibility towards assigned duties.
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Prior experience in event support or similar roles is beneficial but not mandatory.
Join The Extreme Hangout Team and contribute to an event that fosters environmental sustainability awareness and action, making a positive impact on our environment and communities.
If you are interested volunteering, please apply with your CV, a short cover letter outlining your interest/involvement in sustainability and the specific days you can volunteer. Thank you and good luck.
Selected candidates will be contacted and invited for a brief interview to discuss further details. Together, let's promote sustainability and inspire others to make a difference!
More about EXTREME Hangout
Launched in 2021 The Extreme Hangout became a leading fringe event at COP26 in Glasgow. We took over a repurposed ferry on the River Clyde, created a hub and delivered 11 days of inspiring conferences and evening entertainment. Over 6000 people came to hear and be motivated by more than 200 incredible speakers from Bear Grylls to Lily Cole, all of which delivered 5 million video impressions off the live stream and video on demand service.