Community Champion Volunteer

Why we want you

Our Community Champions are at the heart of helping us to create a world without limits for people with epilepsy. Our Community Champions offer support and visibility at a local level and are involved with the work we do, from fundraising to awareness raising.

We want as many people as possible to know what epilepsy is and what we are doing at Epilepsy Action to help support people living with epilepsy. Our Community Champions are central to achieving this. You’ll be on hand in your local community to offer support, raise awareness and encourage people in your community to fundraise. There’s flexibility so you can decide how you want to support and champion Epilepsy Action within your community. You’ll bring your expertise and local knowledge to the role and really make a difference at the heart of your community.

The time commitment needed for this role will vary depending on the time that you have to give, the time of year and number of groups and associations actively supporting Epilepsy Action within your local area.

What you will be doing

• 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 support 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 day

The skills you need

• Enthusiastic, can-do attitude
• Confidence and willingness to speak in public and to be able to share your own story as well as signposting to Epilepsy Action's services, information and support
• Ability to network and make connections in your local community
• Flexibility to offer support when opportunities are available
• Outgoing personality who likes meeting new people
• Confidence using technology including social media platforms and Microsoft packages

What's in it for you

• Pride in knowing that you are helping us to reach more people living with epilepsy and helping people in your local community to feel connected
• Induction and training relevant to your role and out-of-pocket expenses in line with our expenses policy
• Support from a dedicated supervisor and our Fundraising Team Being able to develop and build your own skill set
• Becoming part of our amazing volunteer community
• Opportunity to strengthen your standing within your local community and to be a champion for Epilepsy Action