Community Speaker

Become a Community Speaker and help bring the work of the Great North Air Ambulance Service to life! Share inspiring stories and raise awareness at schools, local groups, and community events, showing people how their support saves lives. This role is a fantastic opportunity to develop your public speaking skills, connect with your community, and make a real difference - all with full training and guidance provided, so no prior experience is needed.

Role location: This role is based within your own locality

Hours: This role is flexible and reactive to the public engagement activity booked with the charity, ideally we suggest half a day per week.

Responsibilities include:

• Promoting the work of the Great North Air Ambulance Service by undertaking talks and presentations to schools and community groups using prepared scripts and resources
• Generating awareness, promoting our lottery, and regular giving
• Representing the charity at local events and cheque presentations

This role is flexible and reactive to the public engagement activity booked with the charity, ideally we suggest half a day per week

APPLY HERE GNAAS Volunteer Application Form

Skills

• An interest in the Great North Air Ambulance Service and the work we do
• Previous experience of presenting and confidence in public speaking is desirable, although training will be given
• IT skills are essential for this role, including using presentation equipment and sending emails
• You’ll need to be polite and happy to communicate with the public
• Good knowledge of the local area
• Comfortable with cash handling
• Access to a vehicle or good transport links
• Over 18