Bowlers will be at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa, competing this summer but behind the scenes you could play your part by volunteering at our Aviva National Finals.
About the Event
The Aviva National Finals is back for 2024 and is going to be bigger and better than ever before. The 18-day festival of Bowls is the pinnacle event in the outdoor bowling calendar and it will return to the home of Lawn Bowls – Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa – from Thursday 15th August to Sunday 1st September inclusive.
Bowlers across the country will battle it out during the season, in 37 different competitions and championships, with the goal of reaching the Aviva National Finals, competing on the biggest stage in Lawn Bowls and with the hope of etching their name in National Finals history.
Why volunteer at the Aviva National Finals
Volunteering at the Aviva National Finals is a rewarding and enriching experience and without volunteers our events simply could not run. Whether you want to give back to the sport you have enjoyed playing for many years or have never picked up a bowl before there is a role for everyone.
Likewise, if you are just starting out in your volunteering journey and want to gain life skills for your future career or simply find yourself with a little bit of spare time and want to meet some new people and make lifelong friends there is a place for you at the Aviva National Finals. We invite you to become a part of our volunteer family.
If you volunteer at the Aviva National Finals, Bowls England will provide you with:
- First-hand experience of working at the country’s biggest Bowls event
- Pre event training and briefing including safeguarding and role and event familiarisation
- Aviva National Finals kit and lanyard (which is yours to keep and hopefully reuse at future events)
- Meal voucher whilst on shift to be redeemed at a concession on site
- Complimentary hot drinks and biscuits
- Free access to watch the Aviva National Finals on the morning / afternoon of your shift or for the full event if you complete enough shifts
- Complimentary parking on the day of your shift
- Organised social opportunities with other volunteers throughout the duration of the Aviva National Finals
- The opportunity to attend the Bowls England Awards and be recognised as ‘Bowls Maker of the Year’
If you would like to find out more about the volunteer programme or have any questions please contact Katherine Miller at volunteering@bowlsengland.com.
The Volunteer Structure
Building upon feedback from our excellent volunteers in 2023 we have restructured the volunteer programme this year into five key areas which are listed below. Each shift a Super Volunteer will lead the group of volunteers in each area. The Super Volunteer will be in regular communication with the Bowls England staff team both pre and on event and will be responsible for volunteer briefing, deployment, welfare and managing breaks for their team.
Under this new structure, volunteers will stay in one area for the duration of their shift but can change areas on different days. By implementing this new structure, we are confident it will improve volunteer experience and heighten the service that the volunteer team offers.
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a Super Volunteer please click here or contact laura.blatherwick@bowlsengland.com.
Click here to view the Volunteer Structure in full
To find out more about what is involved in each volunteer area please click on the heading below
Player Services and Tournament Office Volunteer
Role Description
To assist with the overall success of the Aviva National Finals, we are seeking a team of dedicated volunteers in the Player Services and Tournament Office Team. These individuals will play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the event and player experience and their contributions will be integral to creating memorable moments and upholding the event’s reputation for excellence. We invite enthusiastic individuals to join us who can help deliver a superb player experience during the Aviva National Finals.
We want to support our volunteers to work in the areas that are most suited and enjoyable for them. We understand that not everyone will be able to undertake all of the roles listed below, this is not a problem, and we can work with you to allocate you the most suitable tasks for your shift. Please include any individual requirements in the comments section of the application form.
Please see a list of roles below that will be undertaken by the Player Services and Tournament Office Volunteer Team.
- Live scoring matches using iPads/tablets
- Scoreboard Turning
- Assisting with the Badge presentations
- Assist with the Trophy Presentations
- Assistance with preparation of the Greens – moving scoreboards / straightening sponsor boards
- Ensuring the Greens are kept clean and tidy
- Welcoming and registering players the event and issuing player packs
- Administrative tasks including preparation of player packs
- Other tasks deemed appropriate by the Player Services and Tournament office Super Volunteer or Bowls England Staff team.
If you would like to find out more about the volunteer programme or have any questions please contact Katherine Miller at volunteering@bowlsengland.com
Workforce and Office Support Volunteer
Role Description
To assist with the overall success of the Aviva National Finals, we are seeking a team of dedicated Volunteers in the Workforce and Office Support Team. These individuals will play a pivotal role in the experience of our volunteer family and their contributions will be integral to creating memorable moments and upholding the event’s reputation for excellence. We invite enthusiastic individuals to join us who can help deliver a superb workforce experience during the Aviva National Finals.
We want to support our volunteers to work in the areas that are most suited and enjoyable for them. We understand that not everyone will be able to undertake all of the roles listed below, this is not a problem, and we can work with you to allocate you the most suitable tasks for your shift. Please include any individual requirements in the comments section of the application form.
Please see a list of roles below that will be undertaken by the Workforce and Office Support Volunteer Team.
- Supporting the Workforce and Office Support Super Volunteer or Bowls England Staff team with the registering and deployment of volunteers
- Administrative tasks relating to volunteer preparation.
- Providing support to the Event Office or Tournament office with administrative tasks
- Providing welfare support to volunteers
- Other tasks deemed appropriate by the Workforce and Office Support Super Volunteer or Bowls England Staff team.
If you would like to find out more about the volunteer programme or have any questions please contact Katherine Miller at volunteering@bowlsengland.com
Hospitality Volunteer
Role Description
To ensure the success of the hospitality during the Aviva National Finals, we are seeking a team of Volunteers to deliver our hospitality experience in The Extra End. These individuals will play a pivotal role in the experience of our guests and their contributions will be integral to creating memorable moments and upholding the event’s reputation for excellence. We invite enthusiastic individuals to join us in delivering a remarkable hospitality experience during the Aviva National Finals.
We want to support our volunteers to work in the areas that are most suited and enjoyable for them. We understand that not everyone will be able to undertake all of the roles listed below, this is not a problem, and we can work with you to allocate you the most suitable tasks for your shift. Please include any individual requirements in the comments section of the application form.
Please see a list of roles below that will be undertaken by the Hospitality Volunteer Team.
- Welcoming Hospitality guests to The Extra End, assisting with finding their hampers
- Keeping the inside and outside hospitality area clean and tidy
- Be able to provide information and answer questions regarding the event
- Keep the refreshments stocked up and wash used cups and saucers
- Interact with hospitality guests and ensure they have a fantastic experience and problem solving any issues they may have
- Ensure daily newspapers are available in The Extra End
- Join the hospitality guests at their Bowls Bash session (when needed)
- Ensure that Club Zone is kept clean and tidy throughout the day
- Other tasks deemed appropriate by the Hospitality Super Volunteer or Bowls England Staff team.
If you would like to find out more about the volunteer programme or have any questions please contact Katherine Miller at volunteering@bowlsengland.com
Spectator Services Volunteer
Role Description
To ensure the enjoyment of spectators during the Aviva National Finals, we are seeking dedicated team of Volunteers in the Spectator Services Team. These individuals will play a pivotal role in the experience of everyone on site and their contributions will be integral to creating memorable moments and upholding the event’s reputation for excellence. We invite enthusiastic individuals to join us in delivering a superb spectator experience during the Aviva National Finals.
We want to support our volunteers to work in the areas that are most suited and enjoyable for them. We understand that not everyone will be able to undertake all of the roles listed below, this is not a problem, and we can work with you to allocate you the most suitable tasks for your shift. Please include any individual requirements in the comments section of the application form.
Please see a list of roles below that will be undertaken by the Spectator Services Volunteer Team.
- Welcoming spectators to the event, scanning tickets
- Staffing the ticket office and selling programmes
- Providing wayfinding / event information
- Managing disability access to the event
- Assisting with spectator flow inside the venue
- Running the cup return stations
- Ensuring the venue is kept clean and tidy
- Interact with guests and ensure they have a fantastic experience and problem solving any issues they may have
- Other tasks deemed appropriate by the Spectator Services Super Volunteer or Bowls England Staff team.
- If you would like to find out more about the volunteer programme or have any questions please contact Katherine Miller at volunteering@bowlsengland.com
If you would like to find out more about the volunteer programme or have any questions please contact Katherine Miller at volunteering@bowlsengland.com
Marketing and Communications Volunteer
Role Description
To assist with the coverage of the Aviva National Finals, we are seeking dedicated team of Volunteers in the Marketing and Communications Team, who will play a key role in content creation during the event and promotion of the Aviva National Finals to the wider community. We invite enthusiastic, passionate individuals to join us in delivering a superb communication output during the Aviva National Finals.
We want to support our volunteers to work in the areas that are most suited and enjoyable for them. We understand that not everyone will be able to undertake all of the roles listed below, this is not a problem, and we can work with you to allocate you the most suitable tasks for your shift. Please include any individual requirements in the comments section of the application form.
Please see a list of roles below that will be undertaken by the Marketing and Communication Volunteer Team.
- Support in creating exciting content during the Aviva National Finals to use on the Bowls England social media channels.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to contribute ideas and assist in the execution of marketing strategies and campaigns.
- Assist in the creation of graphics and promotional material for the Aviva National Finals.
- Contribute to capturing and editing video content to share on Bowls England YouTube channel and on our streaming platform, Bowls TV.
- Provide support on the creation and distribution of email campaigns during the event.
- Work closely with the staff team in delivering the communications plan and partner marketing activities.
- Other tasks deemed appropriate by the Marketing and Communications Super Volunteer or Bowls England Staff team.
If you would like to find out more about the volunteer programme or have any questions please contact Katherine Miller at volunteering@bowlsengland.com
