Penguin Patrol – Waddle On Sea

we need volunteers to come along and help us manage the huddle at Waddle-on- Sea, who will engage with trail-goers and act as positive and enthusiastic ambassadors for the project and Havens Hospices

About this opportunity from Havens Hospices

Available from 07/07/2025 to 30/09/2025

We are looking for volunteers to join our Penguin Patrol for Waddle-on-Sea, our spectacular public art event in partnership with Wild in Art, which is set to make a splash in Southend-on-Sea this summer!

Over 30 penguin sculptures, each individually designed by an artist and sponsored by a business, will form a free, fun, family-friendly trail of discovery for the local community to explore and enjoy. To help us manage the huddle, we need a team of volunteers to engage with trail-goers and act as positive and enthusiastic ambassadors for the project and Havens Hospices. Havens Hospices provides palliative nursing and supportive care to adults and children living with complex or incurable conditions.

SKILLS

• Reliable  and punctual attendance

• Dependable, interactive communication

• Flexibility and adaptability when required

• Promotion of good customer service

Activity Types

General helping | Local events | Suitable for under 18 | Supporting charities

Interests

Health and Social Care

Commitment

We are looking for volunteers to join our Penguin Patrol for Waddle-on-Sea, our spectacular public art event in partnership with Wild in Art, which is set to make a splash in Southend-on-Sea this summer!

Find out more

For more information about Havens Hospices and this role, visit them online.

To apply for this role, visit the Volunteer Essex website to register your interest.

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