As a confident public speaker, you’ll be out and about giving talks about Martin House and explaining what we do. This is a key position supporting the work of our regional fundraisers, who generate significant income while also being fundamental ambassadors in the community.
The role includes:
- speaking to local clubs, associations or schools, to help ensure local people know about the far-reaching services we provide, and how to access them (we also hope that our ambassadors will increase volunteering, and fundraising support for us)
- championing our core values and family-focused ethos within the community
Commitment
Two to four hours, per fortnight (preferably for a minimum of six months).
Volunteer profile
- organised
- a flexible and positive approach
- adaptability to the role’s requirements
- personable when speaking with members of the public, staff, and other volunteers
Support you will receive and your involvement in our organisation
- regular contact with the manager responsible for the area with which you will volunteer
- you will gain valuable experience and understanding of the services we offer
- you will be part of the work of a highly regarded UK charity
- we will reimburse reasonable expenses
- full training and supervision will be given as appropriate for the volunteering role
- volunteers are invited to attend hospice-wide events which include other areas of our work
- volunteers are invited to join the volunteer forum (more information available on request)
- we ask all our volunteers to follow our policies and procedures
- we will need you to complete documentation relating to the role
For further details and to apply, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Heather Griffiths by email volunteering@martinhouse.org.uk or telephone 07827 447827.