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Can you carry out research to find community groups, churches, schools, and sports clubs in your region who would like to hear a talk from one of our speakers? If the answer is yes, then this could be the role for you! This will involve researching and contacting groups to offer a talk, keeping track of bookings, and liaising with local speaker volunteers to see who is available to cover [...] It’s an ambitious goal – but volunteers like you can help make it happen! Who we are For more than 140 years, The Children’s Society has been here for children and young people when they need us most. Our services offer them vital support when they’re facing huge life challenges, and together we campaign to build a brighter future: a society where every child grows up filled with hope. [...] How you can help People like you can make a real difference for young people and the challenges they’re facing by helping us to raise awareness of the vital work we do. [...] Our speaker programme is essential for raising the profile of The Children’s Society and how the public can support our work. [...] Ԏ You are a confident written and verbal communicator who enjoys speaking to new people from different backgrounds. Ԏ You’re organised and flexible in your approach to the role. [...] Ԏ You are empathetic, diplomatic, and sensitive to the needs of others. Ԏ You’re passionate about making a difference for children and young people and are committed to The Children’s Society’s values and behaviours.4 The Children’s Society About the role Your benefits Your training When you join us, you’ll be asked to complete a virtual introduction module to The Children’s Society You’ll a [...] Ԏ You’ll receive a full induction and all the training required for your role, as well as ongoing one-to-one support from your regional community relationship manager. [...] Ԏ You’ll have the opportunity to attend supporter events and other online sessions to help you learn about our work, and you’ll receive our fantastic monthly newsletter. [...] Ԏ You’ll be able to meet and work with new people from different backgrounds. Ԏ Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed, as agreed with your community relationship manager. [...] These restrictions are designed to safeguard our volunteers and the young people we work with.7 Local speaker coordinator Andrew’s story When Andrew was just 13, he and his family were caught up in a terrifying attack.