Speaker

Role: Volunteer – Speaker Role 

Location: Various sites across Buckinghamshire, dependent on the event 

Manager: Volunteer Coordinator  

What we are looking for 

We are seeking friendly and enthusiastic people to raise awareness and promote the work of Youth Concern by attending local events and giving talks about the charity’s work. You can help engage your local community with the work we do and encourage others to get involved by donating, fundraising or volunteering.  

What you will be doing 

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks: 

• Deliver talks and presentations to local organisations and community groups e.g. WI, Round Table, Rotary, schools, multi-faith groups etc. 
• Attend cheque presentations and officially thank donors for their support. 
• Encourage individuals, local organisations and groups to fundraise and/or volunteer on behalf of Youth Concern. 
• Keep up to date with current work and projects at Youth Concern. 
• Act as an ambassador for what we do, displaying enthusiasm and commitment. 

The skills you need 

• Experienced and confident public speaker  
• Able to uphold Youth Concern’s values in your role 
• A good communicator with an interest/experience in speaking to an audience 
• Sociable, adaptable and reliable 
• Able to travel to different events and locations at different times 
• Enthusiastic about Youth Concern Have a positive attitude with a proactive approach 
• Comfortable working under your own initative and as part of a team 

How you will benefit   

• Full induction and training. 
• Other training opportunities relevant to the volunteer role. 
• Regular supervision and support. 
• Enjoy a rewarding role that makes a tangible difference to young people in your local community. 
• Become part of a compassionate community, meet new people, and make lifelong friends. 
• The chance to meet new people. 
• Be invited to Youth Concern’s Volunteer social events. 
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This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. 

What we ask of you  

• To complete an Enhanced DBS check with us. 
• To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role. 
• To read, have knowledge of and keep to all the charity’s policies, procedures and guidelines.  
• To complete an induction and any training related to the role. 
• Complete mandatory training and role related renewals, as requested. 

About Us  

Youth Concern is an independent charity based in Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire that supports 13-25 year olds. We are inclusive; we aim to support all 13-25 year olds, but we specialise in helping those facing additional challenges. In running a Drop-in Centre, counselling and homelessness prevention projects, Youth Concern’s holistic service delivers real benefits for young people with multiple needs. 

Youth Concern’s vision is that every young person has the resources they need to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. Our purpose is to be there for and respond to vulnerable young people when they need us most. At each contact we work to transform lives. 

Our mission is to enable young people from diverse backgrounds and with chaotic lifestyles to broaden their opportunities, realise their aspirations and optimise their well-being. We achieve this through the delivery of bespoke, holistic support packages helping them overcome disadvantage and reduce risk whilst facilitating the transition to independent adulthood. 

Youth Concern Values 

• We put young people at the heart of all we do 
• We care deeply 
• We listen without judgement 
• We never give up 
• We empower and collaborate 

Disclaimer 

We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don’t fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible in most of our roles. We may also be able to offer you a different role that we both feel you are more suited to.  

For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact the Volunteering Coordinator, Jasmine Smith.