Blackburn RUFC

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By Tony White | 25th May 2012

Olympic Torch Relay in Blackburn

Are you available to help with the Olympic Torch Relay on June 19. Here's your chance

Volunteers are being sought to support Sports clubs, community groups, and various organisations who are coming together on Torch Day to put on a Community Celebration Event.

There will be sporting and cultural activities taking place in and around the town centre to welcome the Olympic Torch.

The Community Celebration Event will take place as the Torch progress along its route through Blackburn; 9am - 2pm.
Volunteers are needed to help in the following roles:
  • Pre and post event set up/clear away
  • Meet & Greet Marshalls
  • Conference Room Coordinators
  • Performance Area Coordinators
  • Area Marshalls

You must:
  • Be available from around 7am until 2pm, although some may be required for longer
  • Have a mobile phone
  • Be 18 years or over.
  • Be available to attend a briefing session on Tuesday, June 19 at 6pm
  • All volunteers will receive a free T-shirt

  • This will be one of the most exciting events this year, Be Inspired, Be InVOLved!

    If you are interested, please respond to this email, with the following details
    • Name
    • Age
    • Contact Telephone

    I look forward to hearing from you!

    Kindest Regards

    Jill Ashcroft
    Sports Development Team
    Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council
    Darwen Leisure Centre, The Green, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1PW
    www.blackburn.gov.uk | jill.ashcroft@blackburn.gov.uk
    Tel: 01254 874900 Ext: 242 | Mobile: 07969 214 975

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