Volunteer Expression of Interest Form - Sparkle Weekend 2026

Volunteer Expression of Interest Form - Sparkle Weekend 2026

Volunteer Expression of Interest Form - Sparkle Weekend 2026
Sparkle - The National Transgender Charity (reg. charity number 1134725) are looking for volunteers for the Sparkle Weekend 2026. We need volunteers from Thursday 25th - Monday 29th June.

To bring the Sparkle Weekend to life, we rely on people power!

There are lots of different roles you can take on: setting up, fundraising, welcoming visitors, social media, supporting with specific zones, litter picking, accessibility support, and site maintenance! No prior experience is necessary, just an open mind and a positive attitude.

We have specific roles you can sign up for via the form, including Youth Worker, Photographers & Videographers, and Social Media Assistant.

For more information, please see our VOLUNTEER GUIDE

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please complete this form and a member of our team will be in touch. This form is split into 5 sections: about you, emergency contact, reference, volunteering with Sparkle, and your availability.

Privacy Policy & GDPR: all data collected is stored in our secure database and is protected under our Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Jac (day/dhem) - jac@sparkle.org.uk

About you
Full name

First NameLast Name
Pronouns
Phone number
Email
example@example.com
Do you have any notes on communicating with you?
Postcode
Date of birth
Do you identify as trans, non-binary or gender diverse?
Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
Do you have any medical conditions or allergies that we should be aware of?
Are there any accessibility accommodations we could make while you volunteer with us?
E.g. can't stand for long periods; need written communication in large print; no heavy lifting; wheelchair user; may need more breaks; neurodiverse so need accommodations

Emergency contact
Full name of emergency contact

First NameLast Name
Their phone number
Their relationship to you
E.g. mother, partner, friend
Does your emergency contact know you by the same name and pronouns as you have provided on this form?
If no, what details should we use?

Reference

To volunteer at the Sparkle Weekend, we require 1 reference from you. Your referee needs to be someone who knows you well either personally or professionally, but is not related to you. Please make sure you have informed your referee that we will be contacting them.
Full name of referee

First NameLast Name
Their phone number
Their email
example@example.com
How do you know this referee?
How long have you known this referee?
Does your referee know you by the same name and pronouns as you have provided on this form?
If no, what details should we use?

Volunteering at the Sparkle Weekend
Why do you want to volunteer at the Sparkle Weekend?
Would you like to apply to a specific role?
Please note that Youth Worker roles will require an enhanced DBS to be carried out
Do you have a specific skillset or background that you feel would be relevant to volunteering?
Are you volunteering on behalf of an organisation?
Please state which one if you are
Do you have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service?
Do you have anything else to add?