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Carnival volunteers wanted!\u00a0 The London School of samba is looking for people who want to give back to the community and support Notting Hill Carnival. Are you looking for the opportunity to be directly involved in Europe\u2019s biggest street carnival?\u00a0 The London School of Samba<\/a> is looking for volunteers to help us at the school\u2019s most important and exciting event, the Notting Hill Carnival parade!<\/p>\n If you are thinking about giving back to the community, being one of our carnival volunteers is a great way to do this.\u00a0 Everyone is welcome to help out, and your role at Notting Hill Carnival<\/a> will include helping to look after the well-being of our performers.\u00a0 \u00a0There are loads of ways you can help such as handing out water and snacks along the route.\u00a0 Other essential tasks include assisting with rope handling (to manage the parade route) and handing out flyers to spectators along the way.<\/p>\n Our volunteers will also need to communicate with the carnival organisers to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. You can also unleash your creative side by helping with costumes, makeup and float building!\u00a0 There are loads of ways to help and to say thank you we can offer you discounted samba drumming<\/a> and samba dance lessons<\/a> at the London School of Samba.\u00a0 Volunteers must be free on 26 August 2022 and be 18 years old or over. You can also volunteer if you are 16 or 17, but you must be accompanied by an adult (over 18 years old).<\/p>\n The London School of Samba is committed to advancing education for public benefit through the promotion of the arts, with particular (but not exclusive) reference to Samba music, dance, costume-making and the culture and tradition of Afro-Brazilian carnivals. We are a volunteer-run organisation and take pride in connecting people from all backgrounds through the love of art and dance.<\/p>\n The London School of Samba has been helping people experience Brazilian Carnival Arts since 1984. We provide weekly classes and workshops covering dance, drumming, costume-making and much more. Each year we participate in the Notting Hill Carnival and other smaller parades and perform at live shows and gigs across London. We have linked to Brazil through our godmother school Mocidade\u20142017 Rio Carnival Champions! Back in the UK, we have been featured in many magazines, newspapers and TV shows\u2014you might have seen us on Strictly Come Dancing or Britain\u2019s Got More Talent.<\/p>\n What We Are Looking for?<\/strong><\/p>\n No experience required, just lots of energy on the day and willingness to get involved in our wonderful and diverse Samba community.<\/p>\n Volunteers must be available on 26 August 2022, ready for an early start (7 am) and be available for the entire day. We will meet at our carnival base in Shepherds Bush before making our way to the Parade starting position near Westbourne Park. The parade ends near Ladbroke Grove<\/a>, and we will walk back to our carnival base.<\/p>\n Volunteers must be free on 26 August 2022 and be 18 years old or over. You can also volunteer if you are 16 or 17, but you must be accompanied by an adult (over 18 years old).<\/p>\nCarnival volunteers – everyone is welcome to help<\/h3>\n
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