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VOLUNTEER REGISTERED SPEAKER
When We Need You
From 11/05/2009 onwards
About Opportunity
Speakers spread the word to groups and organisations in their local area, following guidelines and principles set by the Charity. The role is an important one as often this is the first time that people will have heard about the wonderful work our dogs do, and how they change the lives of deaf people. As well as promoting the Charity our speakers also help raise much needed funds and encourage others to do the same. Registered Speakers give as much or as little time as they choose to fit in with their own lifestyles. There is no set quota or target – every talk given is a bonus for the Charity – but a good ‘rule of thumb’ is to be able to undertake at least one talk each month. Talk requests passed to a speaker will be within an agreed geographical area and the speaker will confirm the talk at a mutually convenient time with the group. Speakers are also encouraged to promote and organise their own talks with advertising materials provided by the charity. We provide training, any necessary equipment, and on-going support while our speakers deliver the talk, spread the Hearing Dogs’ message and take the applause! **HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?** If you are interested in this opportunity please get in touch with us using the contact details on this page. Alternatively you can register your interest directly using the Register Interest facility.
Availability
Flexible
About Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
To offer greater independence, confidence and security to deaf people by providing dogs trained to alert them to everyday sounds.
Skills & Experience
To be an enthusiastic and confident speaker with an ability to inspire people from all walks of life. To be comfortable speaking to different sized groups of people about the work of Hearing Dogs. To be able, alone or with support, to store.
Travel Details
Based from home – travel to agreed location to give talk
Restrictions
Lone Working guidelines
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Full day of training (with other potential Speakers) given in Sept 2009. Ongoing support and updated information on the Charity provided.
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Physical disability
Expenses Detail
30 per mile up to a 100 mile round trip. Local coordinator will provide expense claim sheets. These must be sent to HO who will send the volunteer a cheque. Must be claimed within two months of when volunteering takes place. Then paid out on ad-hoc basis.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
To be able to give one talk a month. Not necessarily but a lot of time and money are invested in the volunteer i.e. training and equipment provided so we would like a long term commitment.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
33-1218
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
The Grange
Wycombe Road
Saunderton, Princes Risborough
Bucks
Scotland
HP27 9NS
Contact: Evie Johnstone
Tel: 01844 348 100
Email: evie.johnstone@hearingdogs.org...
Website: http://www.hearingdogs.or...

