Royal Escape Race Sponsor Liaison Volunteer
The Royal Escape Race (RER) Committee is seeking volunteers to join the team! In particular a number of specific roles need to be filled in areas that, we hope, will further expand the popularity of the event and increase the number of competitors.
A role is available to support the event in finding and working with sponsors of the annual race. The RER cannot happen without the beneficial support of external sponsors. The kind support of sponsors means that the entrance fee can be set at a price to best attract a vibrant and diverse range of competitors. For sponsors, the benefit is being involved in a nationally famous sailing event with a significant and long history.
Sponsorship can take many forms and the RER committee are interested in any individual who can use their enthusiasm to better the event. Sponsors could come from anywhere and so the committee are keen to have a volunteer actively working to seek new sponsors for the event.
The volunteer role would start as soon as possible and the individual would begin by working alongside the committee to understand the existing relationships and the tasks to be completed, before asking the individual to take on the role to directly liaise with potential sponsors. The volunteer would be asked to attend a small number of RER committee meetings to keep the main committee appraised of progress.
While expertise in sponsorship or alliances would be welcome, the committee are keen to hear from anyone who has the interest to help.
No specific experience in yacht racing or sailing/sports is necessary. The volunteer could be someone taking part in the race or not. What is needed is enthusiasm and commitment to support the race by finding and working with sponsors to put on a spectacular event!
Interested volunteers should contact RER Committee Chair Chris Hawkes at Chris.hawkes@sussexyachtclub.org.uk.
Posted: August 28th 2024
