<p> Thank you for your interest in joining Parkinson’s UK’s volunteer team. Volunteers started the organisation in 1969 and are still central to the charity today. Roles vary from photography and campaigning to educating and fundraising. If you join our team, we will aim to provide a rewarding and worthwhile experience for you. All Parkinson’s UK volunteers must be aged 18 or over.</p><p>Volunteer Role Description</p><p>Volunteer role Volunteer Walks Ambassador – Blickling Estate</p><p>Location Walk for Parkinson’s, Blickling Estate - Norfolk</p><p>Time commitment Flexible 2-3 hours a week for about 4 weeks</p><p>What the role involves</p><p>Are you enthusiastic and proactive? </p><p>We need your help to help promote our Walk for Parkinson's series of sponsored walks across the UK. You will be an ambassador for the Walk for Parkinson's at Blickling Estate in Norfolk. </p><p>You will: </p><p>- provide marketing support for the walks - be the face of Parkinson's UK locally and represent the charity - reach out to the local community of to promote the walk and drive an increase in sign ups - support the Regional Fundraiser with identifying suitable companies to </p><p>Volunteer role description form disperse flyers to and to promote on staff intranet - call and visit identified companies who want to get involved - flyering around residential areas, community centres and universities - speak with local community groups and encourage group sign ups - put posters up in local community - work with the Regional Fundraiser to advertise the walk in local papers, magazines and on local radio stations</p><p>What you could get out of volunteering</p><p>You will: </p><p>- gain experience working within a busy and friendly Regional Fundraising team be part of our very successful Walk for Parkinson's series - gain experience of dealing with members of the public, businesses and the local community - have the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to Parkinson's UK and supporting our vital work have the opportunity to develop new and existing skills - be able to volunteer flexibly from home - have the chance to meet new and inspiring people from your local community - learn more about Parkinson's UK - attend the walk</p><p>Volunteer role description form © Parkinson’s UK, October 2015 (RD2015). Parkinson’s UK is the operating name of the Parkinson’s Disease Society of the United Kingdom. A charity registered in England and Wales (258197) and in Scotland (SC037554). What we’re looking for and why</p><p>In order to fulfill this role, you will: </p><p>- have a proactive 'can do' attitude, as you will need to actively engage with the local community - be confident in talking to people face to face and over the telephone, as you will be visiting and calling companies and community groups - be enthusiastic and outgoing as an ambassador for our Walk for Parkinson's events and Parkinson's UK - have great attention to detail for recording accurate information on who has been contacted - have good IT and email skills for contacting people, communities and businesses and recording who has been contacted - have good knowledge of your local community to flyer, put posters up and talk to people and community groups - be able to use own initiative and work unsupervised - be committed to Parkinson's UK's vision and mission - be honest and reliable</p><p>Training and support provided</p><p>As a Parkinson's UK volunteer, you can expect to:</p><p>- be supported by your Regional Fundraiser who will give you a comprehensive induction to the role and Parkinson's UK - have all the equipment and information needed for this role - be given all the flyers and posters needed to advertise the walk - liaise with your Regional Fundraiser throughout your volunteering role to </p><p>Volunteer role description form © Parkinson’s UK, October 2015 (RD2015). Parkinson’s UK is the operating name of the Parkinson’s Disease Society of the United Kingdom. A charity registered in England and Wales (258197) and in Scotland (SC037554). make sure you are fully supported in your role. - have access to useful resources and information</p><p>References We ask volunteers to provide details of a referee for some of our volunteer roles. This is to help us confirm the identity of our volunteers and to build up a better understanding of them. Does this role require a reference?  Yes  No </p><p>Volunteer expenses We believe that no Parkinson’s UK volunteer should find themselves out of pocket because of expenses incurred when carrying out their volunteering activities on our behalf. As a volunteer you can claim out-of-pocket expenses in line with Parkinson’s UK’s Volunteer Expenses Policy.</p><p>Criminal record checks Some of our volunteer roles are classed as regulated activities supporting vulnerable people, and volunteers applying for these roles will be asked to undertake a criminal records check. This is at no cost to the volunteer. Your Parkinson’s UK staff contact will provide you with further information on this process. Does this role require a criminal records check?  Yes  No</p><p>Have you any questions? If you would like some more information or have any questions about this role, please contact the Volunteering team on [email protected] or telephone 020 7963 9328. You can also visit our website parkinsons.org.uk/volunteer. </p><p>Thank you for your interest in volunteering as part of our team!</p><p>Volunteer role description form © Parkinson’s UK, October 2015 (RD2015). Parkinson’s UK is the operating name of the Parkinson’s Disease Society of the United Kingdom. A charity registered in England and Wales (258197) and in Scotland (SC037554).</p>