18_028_Events_Expert_flyer
Being an expert at events!To be an expert at events there are
4 things you MUST do!
Materials give them out to as many people as possible
Understandthe basics, get to know the ‘Welcome to your Charity’ leaflet
Signpostto our website or materials, no need to give specific advice
Talk, talk, talkone more person told, is one more person we might be able to help
Before• Plan your journey • Plan your outfit – wear your volunteer T-shirt or dress smartly depending on the event• Allow 30 minutes to get everything set up before the event starts• Charity materials will already be at the venue.
During• Locate the materials – you might need to ask around!• Set up your stand/table - be creative with how you arrange things!• Take a few photos of yourself in action• Remember the 4 things you M-U-S-T do!
After• If you have leftover materials, tell people to take them back to their office for their collaegues• E-mail your event photos to – [email protected]• Claim your Expenses – you can claim reasonable travel costs and up to £5 for your lunch• Feedback to the Volunteer Team – with any improvements or comments about your day
FAQs at EventsQuestion: What is The Charity for Civil Servants and who do they help? Answer: Dealing with life’s challenges can be hard. We support civil servants, past and present, when times are tough, listening without judgement and offering practical, financial and emotional support. It’s easier when you and your family have got a whole community behind you.And that’s why – and how – we exist.Relevant Materials: Key facts about the Charity flyer / Welcome to your Charity flyer
Question: How can the Charity help me? Answer: We can provide advice on money issues, relationship difficulties, caring responsibilities and mental health problems. We can also provide financial assistance where necessary and in emergencies, we may be able to offer a one-off payment to tide you over in a crisis.Relevant Materials: Welcome to your Charity flyer / Specific service flyers e.g. caring, mental health, money
Question: How can someone apply for help from the Charity?Answer: You can apply online via our website: www.foryoubyyou.org.ukRelevant Materials: Help card
Question: What ways can I support the Charity? Answer: You can donate through your payroll, direct debit or standing order, fundraise in your workplace or take part in an event or volunteer to raise awareness and represent us at events.Relevant Materials: Volunteering flyer / Help card - directing people to the website to donate or fundraise
Question: I don’t donate to the Charity; can I still apply for help? Answer: Yes! You don’t need to donate to the Charity to get help from us.Relevant Materials: Key facts about the Charity flyer / Help card
Question: My fridge is broken, will the Charity be able to help me buy a new one?Answer: If anyone asks specific questions about help given by the Charity we do not expect you to be able to give them an answer. Avoid giving any advice or any specifics about how the Charity would help as we don’t know until they make an application.Instead ask them to call our Freephone number and our staff will be more than happy to talk to them. Relevant Materials: Help card / Welcome to your Charity flyer / Specific service flyers e.g. caring, mental health, money
