VOLUNTEER WITH US

Share Your Skills. Support the Awards.

The Welsh Somali Achievement Awards is powered by people who give their time, experience and skills to support our community. Tell us how you would like to get involved.

GET INVOLVED

Volunteer & Skills Sign-Up

Complete the form to tell us about your experience, availability and the areas where you would like to support the Welsh Somali Achievement Awards.

10 sections
Around 8–10 minutes
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WSAA 2026 – Volunteer & Skills Sign-Up

SECTION 1 – YOUR DETAILS

Full Name

Email Address

Enter your telephone or mobile number

Organisation / Business / Community Group

How would you describe yourself?

Community volunteer

Young person / youth volunteer

Professional

Business owner

Student

Photographer / videographer

Creative / media professional

Community leader

Event professional

Other

SECTION 2 – HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER?

What areas would you like to support?

Photography – event photography, portraits, nominee photography and behind-the-scenes content

Videography & Filming – filming the awards, interviews, nominee stories and promotional videos

Nominee Registration & Administration – registering nominees, checking information and supporting the nomination process

Awards Judging Support – supporting the awards committee with nominations and evidence

Sponsorship & Fundraising – identifying sponsors, approaching businesses and supporting sponsorship packages

Business & Corporate Engagement – helping us build relationships with Welsh Somali businesses and wider corporate partners

Social Media – Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, LinkedIn and other platforms

Marketing & Communications – promotional campaigns, press releases, newsletters and publicity

Graphic Design – posters, certificates, social media graphics, programmes and promotional materials

Website & Digital Support – website updates, online forms and digital content

Nominee Stories & Interviews – helping collect and prepare stories about nominees and their achievements

Event Planning – helping plan the awards ceremony and related activities

Awards Day Support – registration, welcoming guests, seating, backstage support and general event assistance

Guest & VIP Support – welcoming and assisting special guests, speakers and dignitaries

Stage & Presentation Support – supporting presenters, award announcements and stage management

Registration & Reception – managing guest arrival, registration and enquiries

Decorations & Venue Preparation – helping prepare and set up the venue

Catering & Hospitality Support – supporting guests and hospitality arrangements

Transport & Logistics – assisting with equipment, materials and logistical arrangements

Translation / Interpretation – Somali, Welsh, English or other languages

Youth Engagement – supporting young volunteers and young people involved in the awards

Community Outreach – promoting the awards and encouraging nominations across the Welsh Somali community

Other – please specify below

If you selected “Other”, please tell us what skills you could offer.

SECTION 3 – YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

What skills, experience or professional expertise could you bring to the awards?

Please provide examples of previous work or experience, if applicable.

Do you have any equipment or resources you could potentially contribute?

Professional camera

Video equipment

Lighting equipment

Audio equipment

Laptop / IT equipment

Graphic design software

Transport

Printing / promotional resources

Other

No equipment, but happy to volunteer my time

SECTION 4 – WHEN CAN YOU HELP?

When would you be available to volunteer?

Regularly throughout the awards planning period

Occasionally during the build-up

A few specific days

Awards week

Awards day only

Evening events

Weekends

Flexible – I can work around the team’s needs

How much time would you ideally be able to contribute?

1–2 hours

3–5 hours

5–10 hours

10+ hours

Regular volunteering throughout the project

Flexible

Would you be interested in taking on a specific volunteer role or responsibility?

Yes

I’d like to discuss this

If yes, please provide details:

SECTION 5 – AWARDS DAY

Would you be available to support on the Awards Day?

Yes – throughout the day

Yes – part of the day

Yes – evening only

Possibly

No, but I can support beforehand

What would you be happy to help with on the Awards Day?

Venue set-up

Guest registration

Welcoming guests

Nominee support

Photography

Videography

Social media / live updates

Stage management

Backstage support

Guest/VIP support

Catering/hospitality

Award presentations

Venue clear-up

General volunteer support

SECTION 6 — SPONSORSHIP & COMMUNITY NETWORKS

Do you have connections with businesses, organisations or potential sponsors who may be interested in supporting the awards?

Yes

Possibly

Would you be willing to introduce us to potential sponsors or partners?

Yes

Possibly

If yes, please provide details of organisations or contacts, please tell us more:

SECTION 7 – SOCIAL MEDIA & PROMOTION

Would you be interested in helping promote the awards?

Yes

Which platforms do you have experience using?

Instagram

Facebook

TikTok

X / Twitter

YouTube

Snapchat

WhatsApp / community groups

Other

What could you help us create?

Social media posts

Reels / short videos

TikTok content

Nominee profiles

Interviews

Promotional videos

Photography

Written stories

Press / media content

Graphics

Other

SECTION 8 – VOLUNTEER PREFERENCES

What type of volunteering would you prefer?

Behind the scenes

Public-facing / working with guests

Creative

Administrative

Professional / specialist skills

Event-day volunteering

Leadership / coordination

I’m happy to help wherever needed

Would you be interested in becoming part of the wider Welsh Somali Awards volunteer team?

Yes – I’d love to be involved regularly

Yes – occasionally

Yes – mainly on the Awards Day

I’d like to find out more

SECTION 9 – ABOUT YOU

Why would you like to volunteer with the Welsh Somali Achievement Awards?

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