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  • Fundraising Ambassador
    with Muscular Dystrophy UK - Fife

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO97709 - Created/last updated: 19/01/2024



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    About this opportunity:There are 110,000 children and adults with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK, and Muscular Dystrophy UK needs you to help raise awareness.

    As an Ambassador you will be a representative for Muscular Dystrophy UK. You will use your influence and contacts with local small businesses and individuals in your local area to help build Muscular Dystrophy UK networks and fundraising partnerships. You will learn to be confident in speaking about the cause and the work of the charity; developing relationships with key supporters and individuals as part of the process. Raising awareness of who they are and what they do is very important to the charity so they are looking for a proactive volunteer who will seek out speaking opportunities and make asks on behalf of the charity to attend events where further awareness can be raised.

    Takes place:
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    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:#NAME?
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - All expenses are to be agreed beforehand with your RDM. 45p per mile is offered for those driving

    Experience required:-Confident to deliver key messages clearly and enthusiastically -Strong communication and influencing skills, -Relationship building -adaptable to different situations -Flexible to attend events -A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equal opportunities and diversity. -A willingness to engage new audiences. -volunteer independently

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsFife Wide

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

    What Now?

    To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

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