Could you spread awareness of our services to your local community? Are you a people person and are passionate about helping others? Do you have a few hours spare each month to support and champion Epilepsy Action in your local area?

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 Ireland

There 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.

More about this role

Volunteer role

Community ChampionVolunteer manager

Volunteer Programme Officer/Community Fundraising LeadWhere you will be based

Community

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 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 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 skillset
Becoming part of our amazing volunteer community
Opportunity to strengthen your standing within your local community and to be a champion for Epilepsy Action

Disclaimer

Role-specific training will be provided throughout your volunteering with us. This will include some e-learning from home using our online induction. Out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with Epilepsy Action’s volunteer experiences policy.

Downloads

Community Champion.pdf

Other information

Minimum age 18

Community based

Location

Northern Ireland

Epilepsy Action

New Opportunities

Community Champion (Northern Ireland)