Community Champion
OFFERED BY:
Nottingham City CouncilLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: This opportunity takes place in your community alongside your daily activities How many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
A Community Champion is a person who has joined a network of volunteers committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Nottingham City.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
This flexible role is open to people who want to volunteer specifically for this opportunity, but is also open to anyone who volunteers already.
If you are already volunteering, please ask your existing Leader of Volunteers to speak to Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service about additional support and training that is available for you and your organisation.
Your initial role as a Community Champion will be to support the Vaccination Programme by engaging with people in your community to dispel myths about the COVID-19 vaccines, provide information about how to get a vaccination and pick up on any concerns or problems.
You may also be asked to become involved in other activities and campaigns that contribute to the overall aim of improving the health and well-being of people in Nottingham.
Induction and Training
Your initial induction and ongoing training will be coordinated by Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service (NCVS).
NCVS will also coordinate a series of ongoing training events during your time a Community Champion.
After induction, you will be supported by a City Council Programme and Project Manager who provide ongoing support and supervision and will assist in keeping you informed and enabled to share clear and accurate information within our local communities.
Activities will include –
• Share information with people you know in a way that best suits you. This could include sharing information with family and friends, local groups, parents and carers at the school gates or people you work with, putting posters in shops, restaurants, pubs, notice boards or community spaces and sharing posts on social media
• Talk to people about your Community Champion role and encourage others to be Champions
• Tell the City Council Team Leads what you think via regular online drop-in sessions or emailing us so that we can understand what's working well, and what's working not so well.in our communities.
• Support other Champions
• Attend regular online meetings to keep up to date with the latest information and guidance
• Attend events to share information
• Take part in promotional activities, for example, giving out leaflets or having an information stall at an event
Some of your volunteering will be achieved as part of your normal daily routines such as meeting friends, family and colleagues.
You may also be asked to attend community events, to use social media
If you are already volunteering, please ask your existing Leader of Volunteers to speak to Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service about additional support and training that is available for you and your organisation.
Your initial role as a Community Champion will be to support the Vaccination Programme by engaging with people in your community to dispel myths about the COVID-19 vaccines, provide information about how to get a vaccination and pick up on any concerns or problems.
You may also be asked to become involved in other activities and campaigns that contribute to the overall aim of improving the health and well-being of people in Nottingham.
Induction and Training
Your initial induction and ongoing training will be coordinated by Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service (NCVS).
NCVS will also coordinate a series of ongoing training events during your time a Community Champion.
After induction, you will be supported by a City Council Programme and Project Manager who provide ongoing support and supervision and will assist in keeping you informed and enabled to share clear and accurate information within our local communities.
Activities will include –
• Share information with people you know in a way that best suits you. This could include sharing information with family and friends, local groups, parents and carers at the school gates or people you work with, putting posters in shops, restaurants, pubs, notice boards or community spaces and sharing posts on social media
• Talk to people about your Community Champion role and encourage others to be Champions
• Tell the City Council Team Leads what you think via regular online drop-in sessions or emailing us so that we can understand what's working well, and what's working not so well.in our communities.
• Support other Champions
• Attend regular online meetings to keep up to date with the latest information and guidance
• Attend events to share information
• Take part in promotional activities, for example, giving out leaflets or having an information stall at an event
Some of your volunteering will be achieved as part of your normal daily routines such as meeting friends, family and colleagues.
You may also be asked to attend community events, to use social media
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
You don’t need any special skills or experience to be a Community Champion, just a willingness to learn about health issues and pass on this information.
As much of our training is currently online, access to the internet is important.
As much of our training is currently online, access to the internet is important.
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? No
Age Restrictions:
While there are no formal restrictions, young volunteers may best be involved as part of family volunteering
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Please talk to us about your access needs
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
There is a comprehensive induction and training programme in place to support you
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes