Be part of the journey to Paris 2024 with ParalympicsGB

Volunteers will be needed to carry out a variety of responsibilities in the warehouse, these include:

• Supporting the unpacking of kit items and setting up of the warehouse.
• Carrying out stock takes to ensure all items of kit are accounted for.
• Using an iPad, pick kit items, ensuring the correct quantities and sizes are chosen inline with the team members pick list and then pack the team members kit items into the appropriate bags.
• Label kit packages and arrange for them to be transported to the front of house area for collection.
• Ensure that the stock of all kit items is correctly marked, and that enough are available for picking.
• Ensure all stock is in the correct bins and therefore able to be easily found within the warehouse.
• Assist with the movement of stock and packed bags between the front and back of house.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the warehouse and/or front of house, or in any other aspects of the operation as required.
• Assist will the packaging up of remaining kit in preparation for its transportation to Paris.

Personal Shopper

Each team member will be allocated their own personal shopper to help them with trying on all necessary items of kit, and to record each item’s size. The responsibilities included in the roles:

• Guide the team member through the kitting out process in a timely manner to ensure the team member tries on the necessary items within their time slot while providing a positive and individualised experience.
• Assist the team member in identifying the correct sizes of the appropriate kit items and manage team members expectations with regards to kit swaps.
• Record the relevant kit size information on the kit management system and ensure that this is transmitted to the warehouse as soon as it is complete.
• Providing information to team members about the technology within specific kit items. Personal shoppers will be briefed on the kit items ahead of their shifts.
• Highlight key outfits and when they should be worn.
• Ensure the changing rooms and kitting out space remains tidy and kit items are returned to the correct rail.

Front of House Assistant

As team members arrive, they will be greeted by our front of house team and checked in. Before and after their Kitting Out slot team members will be in the Athlete Lounge space where our front of house volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide any assistance required.

• Meet and greet team members as they arrive for their kitting out session and ensure they are signed in.
• Support the Front of House manager in ensuring kitting out runs smoothly.
• Let the team member know when their kit is ready for collection.
• Be the point of contact for general queries.
• One volunteer will be allocated as the Athlete Lounge lead for each day and be the point of contact for partners activating in the Lounge. This person will handle queries and refer all other issues to the Front of House manager.

In line with the University's People Strategy we are committed to creating a diverse, respectful and inclusive culture, and this opportunity is no exception. So as long as you are able to commit to the minimum of 2 days, and are over 18 years old, you're welcome to volunteer! 

If you have any additional needs or support that would help facilitate your volunteering experience please let us know using the space provided on the online availability survey. 

Please put down all the days you are available to volunteer in the first question, then indicate the number of days you are able to volunteer in the follow up question.

If you are no longer available to volunteer at all, then please contact Amber Main (a.main@lboro.ac.uk) notifying us of this change and we will take you off our database.

After the applications close we'll work with the British Paralympic Association to arrange a schedule for volunteers based off their given availability. We'll then communicate this via the email address you provided in the form by the end of May 2024 if not before.