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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Scottish Professional Football (SPFL) Trust Ltd - Football Fans In Training volunteer

We are recruiting volunteers to support people who have been identified as being a "High" or "Moderate" risk of type 2 diabetes after taking part in the SPFL Trust Football Fans In Training programme. Volunteers explain why diabetes is serious and encouragethem to take action about their risk of type 2 diabetes.

You will be represent Diabetes Scotland at the final session of the FFIT 13-week programme online or at a football club in your area, up to three times a year. You will have the opportunity to be a part of an exciting community partnership and outreach project and make a real difference to people's lives by giving them really important information about diabetes. You will get Induction training and regular communication with Diabetes Scotland point of contact and the opportunity to meet and network with other volunteers along withhe opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience of working in the charity sector

Experience required

Able to deliver a script about our key messages on diabetes. Confident in speaking to groups of people Enjoy meeting new people and happy to volunteer as part of a team

Travel details

Participating Tayside and Fife SPFL football clubs

Travel expenses

We will pay back any money spent while volunteering for us. For example lunch, travel.

Support
Training details

Training around Diabetes Scotland's mission and training around the seriousness of type 2 diabetes.

Taster

We will be providing a script for volunteers to follow

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Up to 90 minutes, three times a year.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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