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Community Advocate

  • VO100170
  • Home-based volunteering

Description

Do you want to take part in vegan volunteering around your local area?
The key focus of the Vegan Society is to raise the profile of veganism and each year the Vegan Society help more and
more people to go vegan and stay vegan.
Our network of committed local vegans across the country is growing! The Vegan Society organises various outreach
activities to influence change in every level of society. There are a range of activities going on all the time, from
general educational stalls at events to meetings with local policy influencers.
Advocates are a crucial voice in their own community. They ensure that our campaign messages are spread far and
wide. They provide a strong vegan presence in local communities.

Organisation aims and objectives

We're working tirelessly to make veganism an easily-adopted and widely-recognised approach to reducing animal suffering and environmental damage. We do so through peaceful and factual dialogue with individuals, organisations and businesses. We achieve this vision and mission by providing information, supporting and advising individuals and h ealth professionals, caterers, manufacturers, and influencing policy makers. We also fund vegan i nitiatives set up by members and supporters, and work with volunteers and partners towards making our vision a reality. We work with the media to help reinforce a positive view of veganism and to help a larger audience see that veganism is a rewarding, enjoyable and viable lifestyle.

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2 hours per month

Restrictions

Experience required: -Committed to veganism and the mission of The Vegan Society -The ability to stay motivated in order to achieve the best possible outcomes -Ability to stay calm if confronted with differing opinions or challenges. -A good communicator, with the ability to be persuasive -Confident in communicating with people from a range of backgrounds and good email etiquette, responding in a timely manner -Experience of campaigning and an awareness of current affairs, especially those related to veganism -Any experience in talking with members of the public through customer/public service would be helpful -Regular availability and a willingness to stay committed to actions -Good team player
Travel details: Our Co-ordinator lives in Dalgety Bay and does a range of events, such as in Fife, Edinburgh. Advocates can choose which events they would like to help at. The role is also flexible as there are tasks that the Advocate can do from home, such as writing to MSPs and businesses.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: We pay expenses upon presentation of a receipt– our payment run is every Friday with the cut off being Wednesday for submission. Mileage is reimbursed at 45p per mile
Training details: You will be provided with a big welcome and full induction from your local Organiser. They will introduce you to the group and any actions that are ongoing. Any training and development will be provided via your Organiser, and you can also ask for specific training on any areas that you may need some development in.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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