Educational Speaker/Presenter

3 hours / weekly

ongoing

We are currently seeking volunteers to help us deliver educational presentations/seminars to various senior communities in the Lower Mainland. As an educational speaker, you will play a crucial role in: 

1. Educating seniors about the dangers of financial fraud and providing tips on how to recognize and avoid scams. 

2. Engaging with seniors and answering their questions to ensure they feel supported and informed 

*No prior presenting experience required! Training and preparatory materials provided!

**Volunteer hours are very flexible! A few weeks prior to a presentation date, we do a roll call among our presenters to see who is available. Should anyone be unavailable due to other commitments, then that's completely OK! Essentially, you would be free to choose which presentations you can/want to do.

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Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Volunteering as an "Educational Speaker" offers many benefits beyond the satisfaction of helping others. Volunteers enhance public speaking and communication skills along with gaining confidence and clarity in presenting complex topics. They also develop interpersonal skills via fostering empathy and connection with diverse audiences. Moreover, leadership experience is gained by guiding discussions amongst the senior audience.

Activities involved

Instructor

Skills required

Teaching

Requirements:

Interview
Resume

Also required for this position: Minimum age: 17 years old

Flexible in schedule
Good for groups
Accessible by public transit