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Volunteer Speaker – West Dunbartonshire
When We Need You
From 07/04/2008 onwards
About Opportunity
To inform and inspire interest and support for Cancer Research UK through talks given in your local community. Key responsibilities: To represent Cancer Research UK through regular speaking engagements Through these speaking engagements, to present a variety of topics including Legacy, Scientific, and Fundraising information about Cancer Research UK To record enquiries generated about Legacies and pass this information to the Volunteer Speaker Co-ordinator, who will ensure that appropriate contact is made. To address diverse communities and audiences of all ages bringing the work of Cancer Research UK alive To average a minimum of one talk a month on a flexible time commitment To undertake training devised by Cancer Research UK and aim for a high standard of efficiency, reliability and quality in all aspects of your contribution. To keep simple records of your talks for administrative purposes.
Availability
Flexible
About Cancer Research UK
We carry out world-class research to improve our understanding of cancer and find out how to prevent, diagnose and treat different kinds of cancer
We ensure that our findings are used to improve the lives of all cancer patients
We help people to understand cancer, the progress we are making and the choices each person can make
We work in partnership with others to achieve the greatest impact in the global fight against cancer
Skills & Experience
A proficiency in public speaking.An ability to recognise and source speaking opportunities in your own community. An ability to take materials and information available and give a presentation appropriate to each audience and occasion.
Travel Details
You will be home based representing the charity out in your community. You can choose to complete some of your tasks from our Clydebank Fundraising Office.
Restrictions
Cancer Research are looking for a minimum commitment of a year from volunteers.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, References
Training and Induction Details
You will be required to attend a Volunteer Induction Workshop and then role specific learning desgined specially to support our Campaigns Ambassadors. Local Area Volunteer Manager will work with and support your for the duration of your volunteering.
Work Type
Fundraising
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
All reasonable second class travel expenses will be repaid with a receipt. Monthly by Area Volunteer Manager.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Looking for someone to volunteer 2 hours per week.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
61-505
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Arcadia Business Centre
Miller Lane
G81 1UJ
Contact: Volunteer Centre West Dunbartonshire
Tel: 0141 941 0886
Email: volunteering@wdcvs.com
Website: http://www.wdcvs.com
