Volunteer Speaker

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

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

Talk requests are handled by our fundraising team, however you can secure your own talks if you wish.

What is involved:

• Giving talks about the charity to groups, schools, and organisations local to you.
• Raising awareness of Canine Partners and what we do.
• Handing out literature, taking donations, cheque presentations and directing people to our website.
• Use your great customer service skills to enhance people’s interactions with the charity.
• Meet people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Raising awareness of volunteer opportunities with the charity.

By volunteering you will:

• Be a valued member of our charity.
• Meet like-minded people.
• Have fun by joining a friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive team of volunteers.
• Visit some fantastic locations throughout the UK.
• Become an invaluable part of our team and whatever time you can give, will help us to continue our life-transforming work.

What skills do I need?

What we require from you:

• Age 18 and over.
• Attendance at an annual speaker training session.
• Access to your own transport with flexibility to visit different locations.
• A polite, confident, and personable manner.
• Experience of public speaking or delivering presentation to small groups.
• Comfortable using Powerpoint presentations and showing YouTube videos.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Most opportunities require standing for the duration of the session and/or being 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:

• Training on our systems and processes
• Public liability insurance cover when attending talks.
• Reimbursement of expenses
• Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group
• A point of contact who will support you in your role.
• Volunteer clothing and ID badge. 

When do I need to be available?