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Talk Service Volunteer
When We Need You
From 24/01/2012 onwards
About Opportunity
•To attend meetings of community groups and associations to give presentations on our work, typically 30 minutes in duration. •To attend fundraising events organised by external groups/individuals to give an overview of our work, typically 5 minutes. •To attend cheque presentations at various locations e.g. schools, offices and publicly thank donors. •To set up a sales table at each event, selling YCF merchandise. •To reconcile the sales and income generated and return cash and stock figures to YCF staff promptly.
Availability
Flexible
About Yorkhill Children's Foundation
To provide extra services and equipment to sick children treated at Yorkhill Hospital
Skills & Experience
Public speaking experience is desirable but not essential.Confidence in meeting the general public is essential. Ability to communicate with people of all backgrounds is essential. Ability to manage a sales table and reconcile the cash and stock. A driving licence and own car is essential. Groups can include religious organisations e.g. Church of Scotland Women’s Guilds, Rotary Clubs, Inner Wheel Clubs, WRI groups.The majority of meetings are held on weekday evenings, with fundraising events mostly being held at weekends.
Travel Details
External venues throughout Glasgow and West of Scotland
Training and Induction Details
Full training is given on public speaking, presentation structure and content. An annual refresher meeting is held to update on presentation content. A tour of projects supported by YCF will be arranged.Training will be conducted as group
Work Type
Campaigning / Lobbying
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
The commitment level for this is flexible. A list of speaking engagements for each month is issued to volunteers 6 weeks in advance. It is entirely up to each volunteer to determine how many meeti
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
21-952
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
5th Floor
Queen Margaret Hospital for Sick Children
Glasgow
Scotland
G38SJ
Contact: Kimberley Goodger
Tel: 01412016917
Email: kimberley.goodger@ggc.scot.nhs...
Website: http://www.yorkhill.org
