Charity Ambassador

Would you like to be a Charity Ambassador for our hospitals?

As a Charity Ambassador you would represent Bedfordshire Hospitals Charity at events, and give talks to groups and organisations in your local area. Whether large or small there are many groups who enjoy hearing about local charities and initiatives. You will also enjoy speaking with people in your network on a one-to-one basis and may also share and promote our messages on social media and take part in fundraising campaigns and activities throughout the year.

If you are interested, please fill in a return our Expression of Interest Form.

Please note this role does not involve any contact with our patients or volunteering in the hospital itself. Please contact the hospital’s Volunteering team if you want to volunteer for the hospital.

As an ambassador you can get involved by

• Inspiring your family, friends, colleagues and online networks to support our charity.
• Attending cheque presentations and thanking our supporters face-to-face.
• Giving short talks on the charity and work of the hospital to a variety of community groups (experience of public speaking is preferred).
• Having good connections and the confidence to approach groups on your own and arrange talks and provide us with feedback.
• Getting people involved in our fundraising appeals.
• Volunteering at events
• Placing, collecting, emptying and banking collection tins in your local cafes, restaurants, shops and community.

What we ask of you

This role would suit you if you:

• are looking for a long term, flexible volunteering role
• have a personal connection to the hospital (not essential) and would like to share your story
• enjoy fundraising and would like to connect with like-minded people.
• have public speaking skills (experience of public speaking is preferred)
• are happy to attend an event or activity on your own to represent our charity.
• you would like to get involved with various volunteering opportunities

What we offer in return

We are committed to supporting our volunteers and offer the following:

• quarterly meetings in the hospital and the opportunity to meet other ambassadors and hear from guest speakers
• resources and training to help you give short talks/presentations about the hospital and charity to help you in your fundraising efforts
• access to our Facebook page where you can share stories, ideas and experiences
• regular updates about the hospital and the difference you are making by being a Charity Ambassador
• reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.

How do you become a Charity Ambassador?

1. If becoming an Ambassador is of interest to you, please complete the (attached form).
2. You will need to sign and agree to the Charity Ambassador declaration and provide a character reference.
3. Once approved, you will be invited in for a short meeting about your plans as an ambassador
4. You will also be asked to provide us with a passport style photograph for your Ambassador ID card and present ID requested from our Voluntary Services Department.

Once all of this has been finalised, you will be ready to go!

Please note that all Charity Ambassadors must be over 18 to volunteer and we request a minimum of twelve months commitment to the role. We also ask that if you would like to give talks on the charity and hospital that you have some experience in public speaking and only represent our charity at an event.