Speaker for Diabetes UK
OFFERED BY:
Diabetes UK - MidlandsLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: This is an opportunity based in Nottingham How many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Join our network of Speaker Volunteers and give talks to a wide range of people, from community groups to local companies or even in a local school. You will be helping people to learn more about diabetes, the different types, and different ways to manage the condition. You'll also help people learn what to do if they are worried and talk a bit about how Diabetes UK can help.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Speaker Volunteers give talks and presentations on behalf of Diabetes UK to groups in their local communities to raise awareness of diabetes and our work. You fit the talks into your existing commitments; you decide when you are available and who you are going to be speaking to.
What you will be doing
Attend a speaker training session to learn more about diabetes and Diabetes UK and help develop your presentation skills
Approach groups in your local area to offer to give talks to their members
Organise and deliver at least 5 talks over a year (after training has taken place).
Present in a friendly and enthusiastic manner to a wide range of groups such as community groups, social clubs, local companies and organisations
Answer general queries and direct any medical or other specific questions to Diabetes UK or to healthcare professionals
What's in it for you?
Information and materials to help you carry out your role effectively
Recognition of the role that you are carrying out in support of Diabetes UK
Full training, guidance and support
An opportunity to feed back about the talks you give
The opportunity to learn new skills and make a difference to people living with or at risk of developing diabetes.
Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses incurred while carrying out activities for Diabetes UK, eg travel, lunch.
Our Speaker Volunteers attend a training day to learn more about diabetes and Diabetes UK, and when completed you'll be given a presentation and information to start arranging talks in your local area. Training days happen regularly throughout the year, but your local volunteering team can tell you more about what training is available and when. It's important to note that there is no medical training, and you will not be qualified to give medical advice about diabetes.
You can also attend further training to allow you to give talks and presentations in schools or other settings that require a more in depth understanding.
What you will be doing
Attend a speaker training session to learn more about diabetes and Diabetes UK and help develop your presentation skills
Approach groups in your local area to offer to give talks to their members
Organise and deliver at least 5 talks over a year (after training has taken place).
Present in a friendly and enthusiastic manner to a wide range of groups such as community groups, social clubs, local companies and organisations
Answer general queries and direct any medical or other specific questions to Diabetes UK or to healthcare professionals
What's in it for you?
Information and materials to help you carry out your role effectively
Recognition of the role that you are carrying out in support of Diabetes UK
Full training, guidance and support
An opportunity to feed back about the talks you give
The opportunity to learn new skills and make a difference to people living with or at risk of developing diabetes.
Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses incurred while carrying out activities for Diabetes UK, eg travel, lunch.
Our Speaker Volunteers attend a training day to learn more about diabetes and Diabetes UK, and when completed you'll be given a presentation and information to start arranging talks in your local area. Training days happen regularly throughout the year, but your local volunteering team can tell you more about what training is available and when. It's important to note that there is no medical training, and you will not be qualified to give medical advice about diabetes.
You can also attend further training to allow you to give talks and presentations in schools or other settings that require a more in depth understanding.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Confident speaking to groups of people
Good communication and listening skills
Enthusiastic and outgoing
An interest in community-based health promotion
Self-motivated with time to organise talks
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Commitment to support the work of Diabetes UK and represent Diabetes UK in a positive way
A willingness to attend all briefings and trainings related to your role
Good communication and listening skills
Enthusiastic and outgoing
An interest in community-based health promotion
Self-motivated with time to organise talks
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Commitment to support the work of Diabetes UK and represent Diabetes UK in a positive way
A willingness to attend all briefings and trainings related to your role
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? No
Age Restrictions:
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Please talk to us about your access needs
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
A couple of sessions
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No