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Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to detect the odour of human disease. It is at the forefront of the research into the fight against cancer and helping people with life-threatening diseases ...
Medical Detection Dogs - Volunteer Speaker
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Summary
Medical Detection Dogs is looking for volunteer speakers to deliver talks about the charity to local community groups, schools and universities.Detailed description
Medical Detection Dogs is looking for volunteer speakers within Gloucestershire to deliver talks about the charity to local community groups, schools and universities.
What does the role involve?
• Delivering a set MDD PowerPoint to local groups.
• Attending training and information sessions provided by MDD.
• Liaising with talk hosts and the MDD Regional Volunteer & Fundraising Coordinator.
• Handling and banking any donations/talk fees received in line with MDD policy.
• Completing relevant paperwork for the talk and any monies received.
Location
• Talks will be offered in your local area. It is your choice how far you wish to travel to talks
Time
• The time of the talk is dependent on the groups requesting them. Volunteers can be flexible with which talks they select to suit their own availability.
What skills or experience are required?
• Ability to talk in front of groups of all ages and backgrounds.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Interest in Medical Detection Dogs work.
Benefits for you
• Become a valued part of Medical Detection Dogs.
• Opportunity to meet new people.
• Build on your existing skills and develop new ones
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Medical Detection Dogs
We receive no government funding for the work we do and rely entirely on the generosity of donations from trusts and the public.
Our aim is to save and enhance lives using our specially trained Dogs' extraordinary sense of smell.