Volunteer Ambassador

**Team **Fundraising Team

**Account to **Community Engagement Officer

**Location **Your local community

**Time commitment **Ramadan + 2 -4 hours per week

**Minimum Age **18 +

**Expenses **Yes

**DBS Required **Yes

**About Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice**

To deliver pioneering care through pregnancy, childhood and loss whenever families need us, whatever their future holds.

We are looking for volunteers who strive to be brilliant - it’s not just money that keeps the cogs turning here at Forget Me Not, it’s the gift of time from our fantastic army of volunteers.

**The Role**

Our Volunteer Ambassadors are passionate individuals who are committed to supporting Forget Me Not Children. You will raise awareness of Forget Me Not in your local area and will work alongside the Forget Me Not Team to help us reach out to more families who may need our support, as well as developing new fundraising opportunities.

**This role is to support the Community Engagement Officer in engaging with the local mosques and communities as well as reaching communities through avenues that may be mainly male dominant.**

**What will I be doing?**

Volunteer Ambassadors represent Forget Me Not in their local communities. There are **various ways** to do this, including;
- To represent Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice within the South Asian Community
- Taking part in or encouraging others to get involved in fundraising events or activities
- Making announcements at various mosques at prayer times during Ramadan for collections and being there for collections.

**Do I need any skills/experience?**

We welcome applicants with different skills and experience however it is essential that you are passionate about Forget Me Not and are keen to make a positive difference to the lives of the families we support. Below are some of the skills we look for when selecting our Volunteer Ambassadors;
- Good communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to recognise and source opportunities in your own community and through your own networks
- A flexible and organised approach to work; willingness to complete appropriate paperwork after each engagement
- Ability to travel around your local area (within reason). A clean driving licence is desirable but not essential
- Good presentation and public speaking skills or an interest to develop these skills.

**How many hours will I volunteer?**

Volunteer Ambassadors must be flexible, we ask you’re able to commit approximately 2-3 hours per month, however this can depend on the activities. We also ask that Volunteer Ambassadors commit to at least one year of volunteering due to the cost of training and supporting volunteers, and to help make a real impact, increasing awareness of the charity.

**Benefits**
- A chance to meet likeminded individuals and be part of a close network of volunteers
- Training, resources & on-going support
- Regular updates on Forget Me Not events and campaigns
- The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a positive impact to local families who need the support of their local children’s hospice
- The opportunity to develop a new and existing skills, self-confidence and valuable work experience.

**Support Available**
- Support in developing communication and interpersonal skills
- On-going induction programme
- Support from other Volunteer Ambassadors through meet ups and online groups
- We will provide you with all the appropriate materials that you will need to undertake your role
- You will have a dedicated contact at the hospice who you will work with closely and get to know. They will make sure that you have all the information and training you need and will support you in your role.

You will be required to undergo a DBS check and provide 2 references if successful with this volunteering role.

All our volunteers are encouraged to attend training and volunteer meetings whenever possible.

As a volunteer you will be a representative of Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice. As such we expect you to be well presented, polite and to give a positive message about the work of the charity.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Volunteer
Part-time hours: 4 per week

**Salary**: From £0.01 per year