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Schools and Youth Volunteer
When We Need You
From 11/05/2010 to 11/05/2013
About Opportunity
Duties include - Give short presentations in schools, colleges and/or nurseries. - Build up strong relationships with teachers and PE co-ordinators at schools within your agreed area through your contact with schools. - Help encourage shools to participate in national fundraising events such as Jump Rope for Heart (skipping event) and Ultimate Dodgeball which raise vital funds whilst improving children's heart health. - Attending cheque presentations and thank supporters for their help at schools who have supported the charity. You will be working independently with support from your local Fundraising Volunteer Manager and from your regional office. You will also build up your own local contacts within the schools and colleges that you work with.
About British Heart Foundation
The aim of the British Heart Foundation is to play a leading role in the fight against heart disease so that it's no longer a major cause of premature death or disability
Skills & Experience
- friendly, outgoing with a natural empathy for children and young people - no prior knowledge of heart disease required as full training given but an interest in health and some knowledge of the school sytem. - strong communication skills - ability to communicate well over the phone and face to face - enjoy speaking to others and be able to give clear and imaginative presentations to younger audiences
Training and Induction Details
Volunteering for BHF Scotland is a fulfilling and worthwhile experience and there are many volunteer activities within the charity that you can become involved in.
Work Type
Equal Opportunities / Race relations
Client Group
Children
Expenses Detail
Out of pocket expenses reimbursed in accordance with our voluntary expenses policy.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Negotiable and dependent on the number of schools you wish to work with. Up to a maximum of 2 hours a week during term time.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
40-1319
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
The Gateway
1A Millburn Road
IV2 3PX
Contact: Signpost
Tel: 01463 711393
Email: volunteer@signpost-inc.org
Website: http://www.signpost-inc.o...
