Volunteer Speaker
Medical Detection Dogs
| Name: | Volunteer Speaker |
| Organisation: | Medical Detection Dogs |
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Part Time
This role is very flexible; you can give as much or as little time as suits your schedule. The talks will take approximately 1 hour and can be, scheduled on weekdays, weekends and in the day or evening. Talk request will be senrequests on volunteers specified availability.
The role’s location is flexible and will change depending on where the event is based. There is no fixed address.
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Description
Medical Detection Dogs require a national network of speakers to help promote awareness of the charity, the work we do, and the life-changing difference our assistance alert dogs can make. As well as promoting the charity, speakers help raise much-needed funds and encourage others to fundraise in various ways, for example, by leaving a legacy in their will or organising a fundraising/sponsored event on our behalf. This is invaluable as Medical Detection Dogs rely totally on the generosity of individuals and organisations.
Time
• Flexible
Location
• Speakers visit groups such as u3a, Rotary Clubs, Women’s Institutes, community groups, schools and businesses within their local community.
• It is your choice how far you wish to travel to talks.
What does the role involve?
• Giving talks/presentations as requested.
• Getting involved in as many or as few talks as you wish.
• Keeping up to date with news and information.
• We also encourage you to contact local organisations and organise your own talks.
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Organisation Description
To save and enhance lives using our specially trained Dogs' extraordinary sense of smell.
Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to detect the odour of human disease. It is at the forefront of the research into the fight against cancer and helping people with life-threatening diseases. Our Bio-Detection Dogs are trained to find the odour of diseases , such as cancer, in samples such as urine, breath and swabs. Our Medical Alert Assistance Dogs are trained to detect minute changes in an individual's personal odour triggered by their disease and alert them to an impending medical event.
We currently receive no government funding for the work we do and rely entirely on the generosity of donations from trusts and the public.
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Cause / Interests
- Animals
- Disability
- Health and Hospital and Hospices
Types of Activity
- General and Helping
- Marketing, PR and Media
Skills and Qualifications
Requirements
What we are looking for
• Good communication skills.
• Confidence speaking in front of groups of people.
• Being able to tailor your presentation to your audience.
• Have energy and enthusiasm.
Benefits
• Become a valued and integral part of Medical Detection Dogs.
• Meet new people and have fun.
• An opportunity to practice and develop your public speaking skills.
• An opportunity to show your enthusiasm for volunteering.
• Content to put on your CV.
Additional/Specific Suitabilities
| Minimum Age: | 16 | |
| Maximum Age: | NA | |
| Disabled Access: | Yes | |
| Wheelchair Access: | Yes | |
| Expenses: | Out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed | |
| Restrictions: | Under 18s will need parental permission | |
| Induction: | Yes - the induction process will take place virtually. | |
| Insurance Cover: | Yes | |
| Special Needs: | Yes | |
| Offer: | Yes | |
| Training: | Yes | |
| Other: | The locations will vary depending on where the events are booked. Individuals who need wheelchair access should still apply, and we will work to find events with appropriate access. |
Recruitment Method
Application form, Informal discussion, Interview, References