voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Speaker Volunteer Opportunity No. VO70508 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | What does the role involve? Volunteers can attend as many or as few talks as they wish. Give talks/presentations as requested. Welcome and encourage contact with local organisations and organise talks. Keep up to date with news and information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | no upper age limit has been specified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Induction process. Invitation to an awareness/speaker training day which will give you the opportunity to meet other speakers, staff and receive up to date information, training, tips on addressing audiences and sharing ideas. We have produced materials to support our speakers. Volunteers will receive up to date information and stories to help keep your talk relevant and up to date. Volunteers will also receive regular puppy udates and charity newsletters. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Out of pocket expenses paid. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Enthusiastic, organised, confident and motivated.
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Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Speakers visit groups such as Lions, Rotary Clubs, Women's Institutes, community groups, schools and businesses within their local community.
It is the speakers' choice how far they wish to travel to talks. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |