Let’s create a new wave of urban regeneration!
We support the growth of a global movement for transforming urban water ways and accelerate waterway restoration and water quality. The Swimmable Cities Summit is an exciting initiative to support that growth and we’re inviting you to be part of it!
We are looking for volunteers to support the organization of the Swimmable Cities Summit 2025 taking place in Rotterdam on June 22 and 23, 2025
Reward:
Free Summit ticket (inc. some meals), CV Reference, Networking opportunities
Description:
We’re looking for passionate, energetic and organised professionals to support the delivery of the inaugural Swimmable Cities. They’ll be involved in general event activities like welcoming guests and helping with navigation around the venue/precinct, supporting registrations, setting up rooms and spaces, supporting workshop delivery. Volunteers will also be responsible for role-modelling a positive, inclusive, upbeat and professional tone to co-create a successful experience for All participants.
Work area #1: Event Support
– Volunteers will take on the role of supporting general activities as mentioned above, and other actions that ensure the smooth and efficient running of the event.
Work area #2: Workshops
– Volunteers will take on the role of ‘Chief Listeners’, taking notes and summarising insights to support the Summit summary report. These will take place on Day 2, involving 7x breakouts of 15-20 people, managed by 2x Co-Facilitators & 1x Chief Listener.
Key Commitments / Timeline
Volunteers must be able to commit to 2 shifts, and the pre-event briefings:
Pre-Event Briefings
– Online, 2-3 weeks prior to the Summit, and another in the week before the Summit
Day 1, Sunday June 22
– Afternoon Shift: 14:30 -18:30pm (Venue Set Up, Early Registrations, Opening Splash, Welcome Reception (beginning))
Day 2, Monday June 23
– Morning Shift: 7am-1pm (Venue Set Up, Registrations, Morning Program)
– Afternoon Shift: 12:45-17:45pm (Afternoon Program (inc. Workshops), Venue Pack down)
Day 3, Tuesday June 24
– Volunteers are welcome to join the Field trips as participants.
If you have any questions regarding this volunteering opportunity, feel free to send an email to: events@wavemakersunited.com.
