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 encouraging people to get involved with fundraising to raising awareness and sharing their own experiences.
Our Community Champions in the North East have three main roles:
Helping to raise awareness about Epilepsy Action’s work to make a difference for people living with epilepsy.
Assisting with setting up information stands, engaging with the general public, distributing materials, and helping to challenge the stigma surrounding epilepsy.
Actively engaging and building networks and connections with local groups and associations in the North East.
There's 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 supported by our dedicated volunteer team.
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
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
This role is available to volunteers across the North East, you will volunteer in your local community.
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.
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
A DBS may be required for the role.
