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Outreach volunteer
When We Need You
From 14/03/2011 to 10/05/2012
About Opportunity
Each event will vary but generally we will be looking for volunteers to: Set up a stall and exhibit the leaflets to promote the project, Engage members of the general public in a friendly and enthusiastic manner to raise awareness of diabetes, the Patient Summary and Diabetes UK, Offer appropriate Diabetes UK publications/materials. Recruit people with diabetes to participate in the project. To motivate people who have diabetes to access and use their Patient Held record, Answer general enquires 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. Keep in touch with Diabetes UK to let us know where you are distributing our information and let us know how you are getting on.
Availability
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About Diabetes UK Scotland
To improve the lives of people with diabetes and to works towards a future without diabetes
Skills & Experience
You should be willing to visit venues in your local community to distribute Diabetes UK information, Confident working with members of the public, Good communication and listening skills, Ability to work as part of a team, Enthusiastic and outgoing.
Travel Details
Locally within the Lothian Health Board area
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
As this is a pilot project, the induction and training courses are in development.
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
Travel expenses paid.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Times flexible, minimum 4 hours per month.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
26-3560
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Venlaw Building
349 Bath Street
Glasgow
Scotland
G2 4AA
Contact: Dorothy Kirkwood
Tel: 0141 245 6380
Email: dorothy.kirkwood@diabetes.org....
Website: http://www.diabetes.org.u...
