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  • Speaker
    with Macmillan Cancer Support - Thrift Shop

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO48295 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020



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    About this opportunity:Activities include:
    * giving talks to schools
    * giving talks to community organisations who've supported or are considering supporting Macmillan
    * attending cheque presentations or local events on behalf of Macmillan and officially thanking donors for their support
    * proactively identifying opportunities for talks in local organisations and schools in conjunction with your fundraising manager
    * identifying and developing potential fundraising opportunities within local groups.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:no upper age limit has been specified
    Training provided:Full training and support
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses

    Experience required:* confidence in speaking in front of groups of adults and children * good communication skills and experience in public speaking * a bright and outgoing personality * an ability to use your own initiative and work unsupervised * a knowledge of group

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:No details were provided - contact us to find out more.

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsLocal area

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is not suitable for Saltire Awards (for volunteers aged 12-25).

    What Now?

    To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

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  - Fundraising Group Member
  - Collections Volunteer
  - Public Collections Volunteers
  - Corporate Volunteer

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