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Volunteering Opportunity: VO100170

  • Community Advocate
    with The Vegan Society (Fife).

    Created/last updated: 30/04/2024


    About this opportunity:Do you want to take part in vegan volunteering around your local area? The key focus of the Vegan Society is to raise the profile of veganism and each year the Vegan Society help more and more people to go vegan and stay vegan
     •  Our network of committed local vegans across the country is growing! The Vegan Society organises various outreach activities to influence change in every level of society
     •  There are a range of activities going on all the time, from general educational stalls at events to meetings with local policy influencers
     •  Advocates are a crucial voice in their own community
     •  They ensure that our campaign messages are spread far and wide
     •  They provide a strong vegan presence in local communities
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:You will be provided with a big welcome and full induction from your local Organiser. They will introduce you to the group and any actions that are ongoing. Any training and development will be provided via your Organiser, and you can also ask for specific training on any areas that you may need some development in.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - We pay expenses upon presentation of a receipt - our payment run is every Friday with the cut off being Wednesday for submission. Mileage is reimbursed at 45p per mile

    Experience required:#NAME?

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsOur Co-ordinator lives in Dalgety Bay and does a range of events, such as in Fife, Edinburgh. Advocates can choose which events they would like to help at. The role is also flexible as there are tasks that the Advocate can do from home, such as writing to MSPs and businesses.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.