Advert for Volunteers

Come and Be Part of the Action – Volunteer with Us at the Arena!

Are you passionate about events and eager to make a difference? We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join us at the National Ice Centre and Motorpoint Arena Nottingham. This dynamic multipurpose venue hosts everything from live music concerts to thrilling sports events, featuring the Nottingham Panthers Ice Hockey team and the newly formed Nottingham Forest Netball team. Plus, there are many more exciting ice shows and activities!

What We’re Looking For:
We’re on the lookout for dedicated volunteers to support with our events!

As an Event Support Volunteer, you will be joining our existing team of volunteers, where there will be a variety of opportunities available to you.

One of the roles is an exciting opportunity to be an accessibility host. You will be the friendly face that customers can turn to for assistance, ensuring everyone has an enjoyable experience at our events.

Why Volunteer With Us?

Be Part of Exciting Events: Your first opportunity will be the Challenger Britannia Cup, which is one of the five international Synchronized skating competitions within the Challenger series. This will take place on 9th & 10th January 2026.  After this, we are hosting the British Synchronized Championships, from the 19^th to the 22^nd February 2026, paving the way for the prestigious World Synchronized Skating Championship in April 2027.

If you’re not available in January, don’t worry! We have lots of other opportunities throughout 2026 for you to be part of.

Roles available:

• Accessibility host: 

  An accessibility host ensures that all customers, on those who have access requirements, have a comfortable and inclusive experience at the event. To assist with navigation, provide information on accessible services, and respond to individual needs as they arise. This role is key to creating a welcoming environment for everyone.

• Welcome Host:  

  This volunteer position is a customer-facing role which will involve welcoming customers to the venue, checking tickets, directing customers to their seats, also being responsible for opening fire exits in the event of an evacuation and providing customer service.

• Runner:

  This is primarily a back of house role involving a variety of tasks, which could be anything from assisting in the Organising Committee office, to running paperwork and other items to different areas of the building, printing/photocopying, taking petty cash to purchase additional stationary or other items from the shop as required, replenish stationary and other diverse tasks.

• Accreditation Support: 

  This will involve helping in the accreditation office.  This is where teams and officials will collect their event accreditation, hand in skater information, hand in competition music/banners, and pay any outstanding balances for hotel/meals/skaters’ party.  This role could involve printing/photocopying, checking team payments, taking accreditation badges to ISU (International Skating Union)/officials and providing general support in the accreditation office.  Wednesday and Thursday are likely to be the busiest days for accreditation. 

Make a Difference: By volunteering in these roles, you'll help create an unforgettable experience for every attendee, from smooth event operations to ensuring everyone has a great time.

Gain Experience: Develop valuable skills in event hosting and customer service while working alongside a passionate team.

Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Volunteers will gain valuable opportunities to increase their social interaction with other people from the local community.

Join Us!
If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

If successful H&S/Safeguarding training will take place on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th December 2025, 6.00-7.15pm. This will be accessible on Teams or applicants are welcome to come to the arena. For applicants coming onsite, there will be a short venue walk round post training. This will take no longer than 20 minutes. For applicants on Teams, a venue walk round will be available on Saturday 3rd January 2026, 1.00-2.00pm.