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Events organisers

Bring the ocean to life in your local area by hosting Marine Conservation Society stalls at events, fairs and fetes.

What's involved?

After completing the online training and receiving your very own events kit, events organisers will attend local events, fairs and fetes to distribute materials which engage and inspire members of the public.

As an events organiser, you’ll be supporting us by:

  • Creating visually appealing stalls or stands
  • Promoting the work of the Marine Conservation Society through our printed materials
  • Handing out branded merchandise and information leaflets.
A volunteer at a Marine Conservation Society stall on a beach showing a picture of a shell to a woman and two children.

A volunteer hosting a stall at Lusty Glaze Beach  |  Image credit: Adj Brown

Training support

Training for this role consists of two online sessions, outlined below.

  • Training 1 of 2: What is Ocean Voices? (Monday 26 October, 6:00pm to 7:00pm)
    This session will introduce the Ocean Voices programme, provide an overview of the Marine Conservation Society, explore the volunteer roles available, and cover the practicalities of volunteering as an Ocean Voice.
     
  • Training 2 of 2: Speaking for Our Ocean (Monday 2 November, 6:00pm to 7:30pm)
    This session focuses on the key skills needed for the role, including science communication, speaking in the Marine Conservation Society's voice, understanding different audiences, delivering events, engaging with the media, and supporting fundraising activities.

To attend these sessions, please complete the form below. Once we receive your application, we will send you the registration details.

If you're interested in becoming an Ocean Voices volunteer but cannot attend these training dates, we still encourage you to complete the form. We'll add you to our mailing list and let you know when the next training sessions are available.

Become an Events Organiser

If you'd like to become an Events Organiser, please fill in our sign up form.

We'll email you to share some information about the next steps.

Fill in the sign up form

Please note: You must have a volunteer account with us to sign up as a community presenter. If you're not currently a volunteer, you can sign up below

Sign up as a volunteer