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32 - Lead Volunteer
When We Need You
From 01/03/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
Lead volunteers will be the key contact for volunteers in their local area Volunteers will mainly provide support in their local region Engage members of the general public in a friendly and enthusiastic manner to raise awareness of diabetes, the Patient Held Summary and Diabetes UK Offer appropriate Diabetes UK publications/materials To motivate people who have diabetes to access and use their Patient Held record Answer general enquiries and direct any medical or other specific questions to the appropriate member of staff and/or refer to Careline Encourage people with diabetes to leave their details so that we can forward them further information
About Diabetes UK Scotland
To improve the lives of people with diabetes and to work towards a future without diabetes, the highest quality of care and information for all and universal understanding of diabetes and of Diabetes UK
Skills & Experience
Confident working with health professionals and members of the public Good communication and listening skills Ability to work as part of a team Enthusiastic and outgoing A commitment to support the work of Diabetes UK and represent Diabetes UK in a positive way A willingness to attend all briefings and training related to your role
Travel Details
This is a very flexible role within the Fife NHS Health Board area. You will have the opportunity to arrange meetings and attend events locally as appropriate. You can fit your volunteering round your existing commitments.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
This will be provided by the Project Co-ordinator, Volunteer Development Officer and Volunteer Officer. This is a new way of working with volunteers and the induction, orientation and project related training will be piloted with new volunteers.
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
Normally claims are processed when submitted and paid out within four weeks. However, arrangements can be made when required, i.e. via petty cash in advance.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
7 hours per month. The project is funded until February 2012. However the volunteering role is flexible.
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
32-1899
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Venlaw Building
349 Bath Street
Glasgow
Scotland
G2 4AA
Contact: Sheila McPherson
Tel: 0141 245 6380
Email: sheila.mcpherson@diabetes.org....
Website: http://www.diabetes.org.u...
