Get involved Volunteer Information Volunteer Summary of this role To provide support to Information Service of The Encephalitis Society. Description of tasks To complete the training programme delivered by The Encephalitis Society To have knowledge of the information resources of The Society To be part of the User Review Group and review information produced by The Society To source appropriate information resources produced by other organisations/individuals with similar interests To review books, booklets and any other information resources produced by other organisations To help organise/take part in focus groups regarding our information resources To feedback and report details of their activities to The Encephalitis Society on a regular basis Please note that the Information Volunteer role does not allow you to give medical or other specialist information or counselling. Dealing with press, media and PR is not included in this role also. Length of commitment: To be assessed on yearly basis. Estimated total hours: Flexible, depending on individual commitments and Society’s agenda, but an estimate of five hours a month are expected. Project overall responsibility: Director of Operations Day-to-day management: Information Coordinator Place of volunteering: Home based; occasionally attending various meetings and events in public locations. Qualities/skills sought: Willingness to read different types of information resources Willingness to provide constructive feedback Good computer skills Attention to detail A good understanding of encephalitis and its implications Willingness to develop through training Benefits to the volunteer: Personal development Recognition of their contribution to The Society Reasonable expenses paid Increased likelihood of gaining paid work from voluntary experience Regular training, updates and supervision from The Encephalitis Society Feel that you are part of a team Possibility to make a difference in somebody’s life For further information or to request an application form please contact: Phillippa Chapman Director of Operations Tel: +44 (0)1653 692583 Email: [email protected]