As a Community Engagement and Outreach volunteer, you will play an important role in speaking to people in the community about their views on local health and care services.

What You'll Do: 

You will speak to with people via hospitals, libraries, shopping centre stalls, Healthwatch and community events. Online engagement via social media and other platforms may also be part of this role.  

Why You'll Love It: 
Speaking with the general public   Gain confidence   Increas your skills   Good sense of wellbeing. 
What We're Looking For: 
Effective communication skills and ability to ask questions and listen well to engage with people   Enjoys meeting with and talking to members of the public  Empathy towards people   Passionate about improving local health and social care services  Able to separate own experiences from other people’s issues and to faithfully present the views of the people they represent 
Summary
Volunteering
Darlington
1 Weeks Minimum
1 Hours / Week
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