Public Speaker

Our public speaker volunteers are confident advocates of the charity, using their communication skills to share key messages about our work.

What You'll Do: 

As a Fundraising Public Speaker, you will:

  • Attending events and meetings on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy UK. The events and activities the charity is invited to vary from large conferences or fundraising balls through to other fundraising activities such as supporter coffee mornings, quiz nights and cheque presentation opportunities.
  • Delivering key messages about Muscular Dystrophy UK - Speaking about muscular dystrophy and the work of the charity in fighting muscle disease
  • Finding opportunities to exchange contact details and develop relationships
  • Feeding back to the Regional Development Manager on events, key individuals and any actions to be followed up
Why You'll Love It: 

If you want to meet new people in your community and take on a flexible volunteering opportunity, then this may be just the volunteering opportunity for you. You'll also be raising vital awareness about our work and the experiences of those living with muscle-wasting conditions. 

What You'll Learn: 

You'll get state-of-the-art training, including GDPR, Safeguarding and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. 

You'll develop your confidence and public speaking skills and build your profile.

You'll learn to trust yourself, work with others and build relationships.

What We're Looking For: 

You will have excellent oral communication skills, and feel confident in delivering key messages clearly and enthusiastically. You will need to have a willingness to engage new audiences and be flexible in order to attend event throughout the year.

Summary
Volunteering
Speaker
Disability
Health
Medicine
Mental Health
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Public Speaking
Communication
Interpersonal / Confidence
Requirements: 
Training

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