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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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Fundraising Ambassador

There are 110,000 children and adults with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK, and Muscular Dystrophy UK needs you to help raise awareness.

As an Ambassador you will be a representative for Muscular Dystrophy UK. You will use your influence and contacts with local small businesses and individuals in your local area to help build Muscular Dystrophy UK networks and fundraising partnerships. You will learn to be confident in speaking about the cause and the work of the charity; developing relationships with key supporters and individuals as part of the process. Raising awareness of who they are and what they do is very important to the charity so they are looking for a proactive volunteer who will seek out speaking opportunities and make asks on behalf of the charity to attend events where further awareness can be raised.

Experience required

-Confident to deliver key messages clearly and enthusiastically
-Strong communication and influencing skills,
-Relationship building
-adaptable to different situations
-Flexible to attend events
-A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equal opportunities and diversity.
-A willingness to engage new audiences.
-volunteer independently

Travel details

Fife Wide

Travel expenses

All expenses are to be agreed beforehand with your RDM. 45p per mile is offered for those driving

Support
Training details

-Volunteer handbook and relevant documents sent after agreeing to be a volunteer after initial meeting.

-All resources needed are sent.

-Go through the volunteer management process including explaining support available as a volunteer.


-Get the volunteer to complete relevant training within our training module.


-Follow up from RDM to ensure volunteer feels supported to begin their role and will tailor to the individual to see if any additional training needed or wanted.


Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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