Schools and Youth Volunteer Speaker

What will I be doing?
Responsibility of the Schools and Youth Volunteer Speaker:

• Actively engage and build relationships with local schools and youth groups and introduce BHF fundraising activities and Nation of Lifesavers – CPR.
• Represent the charity in your community, acting as the face of the BHF.
• Give talks and short presentations about the BHF.
• Inspire others to support the BHF .
• Work alongside your local Fundraising Manager.

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.

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:

• A comprehensive induction to the BHF including training for the role.
• A Schools and Youth Group Volunteer Toolkit with resources such as sample talks for school assemblies, short video clips and interactive games ideas.
• Support from existing volunteers and your local Fundraising Manager, as well as the BHF Customer Service Centre.
• The opportunity to gain and develop skills and to meet other volunteers.
• The reimbursement of out of pocket expenses incurred as a result of your volunteering, in accordance with the BHF Volunteer Expenses Policy.

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.