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VFO-25-0218

Speaker Volunteer

Canine Partners

Location will vary depending on event

This role involves providing talks to a variety of groups, schools and organisations within your local area, raising awareness and promoting our fundraising activities.

Location

Location will vary depending on event

Is the location accessible for those with physical disabilities or limited mobility?

Yes

Is the location accessible by public transport?

Yes

When?

Could this role be carried out virtually or through a hybrid volunteering model?

No

Is a criminal record check (DBS) required for this role?

No

Is a driving license required?

Yes

Are expenses covered?

Yes, travel only

What will you be doing?

This role involves providing talks to a variety of groups, schools and organisations within your local area, raising awareness and promoting our fundraising activities.

There is no minimum commitment for this role. Times can vary and you can choose which talks you attend. Talks primarily take place during the week with some evenings. The length of each talk will vary depending on the group’s requirements.

You will be provided with speaker training before beginning this role. Talk requests are handled by the Canine Partners fundraising team, however we would encourage you to secure your own talks within your local area.

By volunteering you will:
• Be a valued member of our Charity
• Have the opportunity to work with dogs without lifelong commitment or costs associated with dog ownership
• Be able to meet like-minded people
• Gain practical experience in the field of canine care and welfare.

What is involved:
• Giving talks about the charity to groups, schools and organisations in your local areas
• Raising awareness of Canine Partners and what we do
• Promoting fundraising activities
• Attending cheque presentations
• Handing out literature, taking donations, directing people to our website
• Passing on any leads to the Community Fundraising team

What skills are required?

• Attendance at Speaker Training session
• Access to your own transport with flexibility to visit different locations
• Polite, confident and personable manner
• Experience of public speaking or delivering presentations to small groups
• Comfortable using PowerPoint presentation and showing YouTube videos
• Excellent customer service skills
• Most opportunities require standing for the duration of the session and/or being in a busy environment. Please advise us if you have any concerns about this, and we will do our best to support you.

Is training provided?

Yes

Additional important information

Support and Training
• Speaker Training
• Canine Partners presentation provided
• Public Liability Insurance
• Payment of expenditure such as mileage to and from a talk.
• Volunteer clothing and ID badge
• Dedicated point of contact in the fundraising team
• Access to our volunteer portal with many resources for your use.
• Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group

Apply now....

For further information on this opportunity call 01283 219761 or email volunteer@sdcvs.org.uk

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