Diabetes UK - Community Champion
Diabetes UK
Volunteering for Diabetes UK
Community Champions educate and raise awareness of diabetes and Diabetes UK by organising stalls, talks, presentations and healthy living days at community centres, health fairs and local festivals. They reach and engage people from ethnic minority groups and other socioeconomically deprived communities. They explain what Type 2 diabetes is, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, myths and misconceptions, complications, and the NHS services that are available – in a way that is culturally appropriate. We are looking for people who are passionate to spread the word about diabetes, have strong ties within the local community and are committed to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community.
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Events & Stewarding
Language Skills, Talking To Others, Listening
Enjoy speaking and listening to people Know people in your local community Know about Type 2 diabetes. For example: maybe by having it yourself, or a family member has it, or you work in Health You want to speak to people about how they can live better with diabetes Make sure you keep personal details or information private You might need to tell them about local services if they need extra help Be able to support the work of Diabetes UK and talk about us in a positive way Respect other people's cultures and understand their cultural values You are flexible and don’t mind working alone and sometimes part of a team If you do speak another language apart from English, please let us know. As it would help us reach and speak to people whose first language might not be English and who might need help with their diabetes
Do something meaningful for people affected by diabetes in your local area We will give you training and support to help you A chance to help people live better with their diabetes Be part of the Diabetes UK team We can provide you with a reference If you spend money on things like travel or lunch while volunteering, we will pay you back for this
Flexible. Minimum of 1 hour per month.
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We are looking for Volunteers across Swale and Medway in particular but would welcome volunteers from across Kent.
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