Time for the opportunity:
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What will I be doing?
Responsibility of the Schools and Youth Volunteer Speaker:
What skills and attributes do I need to have?
What training and support will I be given?
The BHF is committed to ensuring that volunteers have an enjoyable and worthwhile volunteering experience. All Schools and Youth Volunteers will have:
Where will I be based?
You will be working in your local community. Your local Fundraising Manager and the BHF Fundraising Support Team will be on hand to support you in your role.
What else do I need to know?
This role can be flexible around your availability and other commitments. The time commitment will vary depending on the time of year and number of schools and youth groups actively supporting the BHF within your local area.
What’s in it for me? By volunteering with the BHF you will have the opportunity to make new friends, use your skills to support the BHF and also have fun. You will be making a huge difference to the lives of heart patients today and future generations by raising vital lifesaving funds to power our ground-breaking research.
What skills and attributes do I need to have?
• Good communication skills, especially with children and young people.
• Enthusiasm to build relationships with schools in your local community.
• Good presentation skills or the willing to learn.
• Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others.
• Basic IT skills and access to email.
• Available to volunteer for a minimum of one year (following training).
• Flexibility to deliver talks upon request, which may be during school hours or evenings.
• A commitment to the BHF’s values.