We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people with diabetes and can lead a new group in the Lostwithiel community in Cornwall. We will be able to provide ongoing support as your community grows, including resources around campaigning and fundraising.
Why we want you
Diabetes UK Community Groups are support groups; they are run by a Community Group Lead Volunteer. They are less formal than our Local Groups, but they still provide support in the local community for people living with diabetes and their families.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people with diabetes and can drive the creation of a new community. We will be able to provide ongoing support as your community grows, including resources around campaigning and fundraising, where needed.
What you will be doing
- Work with your local Diabetes UK team to agree the aims of your community group and who it will target
- Promote the community group to potential new members in your area
- Organise community activities depending on the needs of your community
- Be the main point of contact with local Diabetes UK staff for the community
- Manage your community in line with Diabetes UK guidelines
- Produce a short summary of the group's activities each year
The skills you need
- Good organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication and listening skills
- Leadership skills and experience of running meetings
- Ability to motivate others and involve them in the work of the group
- Ability to delegate tasks to others
- A willingness to work in line with the Diabetes UK Community Group agreement and wider policies to keep everyone safe and healthy
What's in it for you
- The opportunity to be part of reaching and supporting more people living with diabetes
- Induction and training
- Regular communication with your volunteering point of contact
- The opportunity to meet and network with other volunteers
- The opportunity to learn new skills
- If you spend money on things like travel or lunch while volunteering, we will pay you back for this
Disclaimer
Diabetes UK wants to make sure we have volunteers from all backgrounds to help us get to a future where Diabetes can do no harm We are committed to ensuring that our volunteer recruitment is fair, safe and consistent. The recruitment and selection process must therefore be appropriate to the nature of the role. Some roles may require a more in depth selection process, or example those working with children or vulnerable adults. Your volunteering contact will be able to explain more about this. This role will require a basic criminal records check and references.
To apply or for more information please visit:
Community Group Lead Volunteer (Lostwithiel, Cornwall) | Diabetes UK Volunteering
or contact Chloe at: [email protected]