When I heard about the South Coast Summit 2021 volunteering I signed up immediately. Having volunteered previously for the Scottish Summit, I knew how much fun it could be. However, I suspected this might be a whole new experience and I was not disappointed!
Many of the volunteers were also speaking and had been at the ‘speakers dinner’ the previous evening. But a few bleary eyes were quickly dispelled by a combination of caffeine and hydration, and we were soon raring to go. I had been allocated to the main reception point, and was really pleased to see some familiar faced among the volunteers as well as the attendees.
Volunteering at events is a great way to get to know people. The air is full of excitement, and people are always happy to see you, especially if you have a lanyard and any amount of ‘swag’! I was delighted to welcome the attendees, many of whom were heroes of mine from the Power Platform community.