Manchester Elfs Needed to Volunteer at the Award-Winning Christmas Markets

The world-famous Manchester Christmas Markets is looking for yuletide loving volunteer elves to direct visitors around the award winning attraction – and, of course, spread Christmas cheer.

The 2015 Christmas Market will be the first chance for members of the public to get involved with the festive fun and make sure the six week event goes without a hitch.

This year’s markets will run from Saturday, 14 November until Monday, 21 December and volunteers are being sought to help during the busy festive weekends – each Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Manchester Elf volunteers will be located across the 10 Christmas Market sites, helping to direct shoppers and visitors to the different market areas, as well as being on hand to answer any general questions.

By joining the Christmas Markets Volunteer Team you’ll be part of an exciting event and a unique Manchester atmosphere, gaining volunteer experience at one of the city’s biggest and most-loved events.

Each volunteer will also receive one of the coveted, limited edition, Manchester Christmas Market mugs – and two shining stars of the Manchester Elf volunteers will also be invited for tea with the Lord Mayor.

Cllr Pat Karney, Manchester’s Christmas spokesperson, said: “What else can we call our volunteers other than our Manchester Christmas elves? They will be on-hand across each of the market sites helping visitors and spreading festive spirit.

“You might have noticed that the city centre is undergoing some major works at the moment, but that won’t stop the Christmas Markets returning bigger and better than ever before.

“And that’s where our volunteers come in – making sure visitors know the best way to see each of the Christmas Market sites and make the best of their time in the city.”

If you’re interested in getting involved as part of the Christmas Market Volunteer Team, please contact Stephanie Dick (s.dick@manchester.gov.uk) in the Manchester Specialist Markets team. All volunteers will attend a briefing session prior to volunteering.