Community Champion (Northern Ireland)

Volunteer Now has partnered with Be Collective to bring a dedicated online platform for volunteering to Northern Ireland. The platform supports volunteers through the volunteering process and helps connect more people with a wider range of opportunities. There’s lots of great features to Be Collective like messaging, making a profile, and being able to compile all your experiences, training and roles as well as the skills gained within a social CV. You can search and apply for volunteer roles below. If you can’t find anything you like you at the moment – register now, then check back soon – new opportunities are added all the time! **This is the role for you!**Our Community Champions are at the heart of helping us to create a world without limits for people with epilepsy. They offer support and visibility at a local level, from fundraising to awareness raising and will help us achieve these goals. The Community Champion Volunteers in Northern Ireland have three main roles: * Helping to raise awareness about Epilepsy Action\’s work to make a difference for people living with epilepsy* Supporting our fundraising team and ultimately helping to raise funds for the charity\’s work* Actively engaging and building networks with local groups and associations in Northern IrelandThere will be flexibility so you can decide how you want to support and champion Epilepsy Action to really make a difference at the heart of your community! Over time as we grow our Community Champion network there will be more opportunities to get involved and encourage others to organise a wider variety of activities and fundraising in your community. We\’d love to hear your ideas too!You\’ll be joining our vibrant volunteer community and will be fully support by our dedicated Volunteer Team.**Tasks and responsibilities*** Actively engaging and building relationships with local community groups and associations* Raising awareness about the work that Epilepsy Action do, the services that we offer and how people can find the right suppport for them* Attending events and cheque collections, visiting schools and local community hubs to share resources, information and insight into Epilepsy Action\’s work and strategy* Speaking in public about your own experiences with epilepsy* Encouraging and inspiring people within your local community to get involved with fundraising activities and that work that Epilepsy Action do* Acting as a lead volunteer at local Epilepsy Action events like collections and cheer points, and co-ordinating other volunteers on the daySkills and experience gained Communication Skills Community Development Event Support Interpersonal Skills Leadership Problem Solving Public Speaking Self Awareness Causes supported Community Disability Services Equality Family Support #J-18808-Ljbffr