Join Canine Partners as a Speaker Volunteer

Canine Partners
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Join Canine Partners as a Speaker Volunteer! You’ll deliver fun and inspiring talks to local groups, schools, and clubs, sharing the incredible impact of our assistance dogs and the lives they change. This role offers flexibility, is deeply rewarding, and perfect for confident communicators. We provide all the training, support, and materials you need to make a meaningful impact in your community.

About the opportunity

This role involves providing talks to a variety of groups, schools, and organisations within your local area, raising awareness and promoting our fundraising activities.

There is no minimum commitment for this role. Times can vary, and you can choose which talks you attend. Talks primarily take place during the week, with some evenings. The length of each talk will vary depending on the group’s requirements.

You will receive speaker training before starting this role. The Canine Partners fundraising team handles talk requests; however, we would encourage you to secure your talks within your local area.

What’s involved

Giving talks about the charity to groups, schools and organisations in your local area
Raising awareness of Canine Partners and what we do
Promoting fundraising activities
Attending cheque presentations
Handing out literature, taking donations, and directing people to our website
Passing on any leads to the Community Fundraising team

Role requirements

Age 18 or over
Online attendance at Speaker Training sessions
Access to transport with flexibility to visit different locations
Polite, confident, and personable manner
Experience in public speaking or delivering presentations to small groups
Comfortable using PowerPoint presentations and showing YouTube videos
Excellent customer service skills
Most opportunities require standing for the entire session and/or working in a busy environment. Please advise us if you have any concerns about this, and we will do our best to support you.

Support and Training

Speaker Training
Canine Partners presentation provided
Public Liability Insurance
Reimbursement of expenses
Volunteer clothing and ID badge
Dedicated point of contact in the fundraising team

To apply, click the ‘apply’ button (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator via email or phone.

If you haven’t heard back within five working days, please first contact the organisation using the provided details, and check your junk or spam folders just in case. If you still need support, feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at info@volunteerglasgow.org.

After applying, the Voice Team contacts you with more info and may invite you to an informal chat. If selected, you’ll receive a full induction and details about training and next steps.

Experience required

• Aged 18 or over.
• Confident and friendly with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and using basic technology (PowerPoint and YouTube).
• Experience in public speaking, presenting, or teaching (formal or informal).
• Well-organised and reliable, with access to your transport.
• A commitment to upholding the values and positive image of Canine Partners.
• Physically able to stand or be present in a lively environment—reasonable adjustment

Travel details

Canine Partners maintains a Scotland-wide volunteering network, which includes speaker opportunities and is supported by their Scottish community team. Volunteers will be speaking to groups in and around Glasgow as part of that regional programme.