Diabetes UK Group Committee Member - Gateshead

We have an incredible network of local groups who support people in their local community living with diabetes. Our groups rely on having people to help them complete their work in a variety of different ways, be it helping to run a raffle at a meeting or helping organise promotion for the group in their local area. This role is flexible and varies between each group, however committee members are essential to helping the group run smoothly.
What you will be doing:
Working with the rest of the committee to plan and coordinate the group’s activities
Support the group to run events and hold meetings in the local area
Help to plan and identify new opportunities for the group
Help out at group meetings, for example welcoming people or helping to serve refreshments
Identify new places for the group to advertise
Help to run awareness stalls across the local area to raise the profile of the group and Diabetes UK
The skills you need:
Good organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Good communication and listening skills
The ability to motivate others and involve them in the work of the group
What's in it for you:
The opportunity to be part of reaching and supporting more people living with diabetes
Induction and training
Regular communication with Diabetes UK point of contact
Opportunity to meet and network with other volunteers
The opportunity to learn new skills