Volunteer Speaker

We are a Christian charity that collects unwanted usable tools, refurbishes them, sorts them into trade tool kits and sends them to the developing world for livelihood creation.

The role of the Tools with a Mission (TWAM) speaker is to talk to groups in your local community leaving them with the challenge to support TWAM through tool collections, financial provision or by volunteering. The groups you speak to will be diverse in nature and could include churches, schools, Rotary Clubs and many others.

The role is available throughout England, Wales and Scotland as we seek to grow our speaker network. You will be speaking in your general geographical area but how far you go is up to you as you are free to accept or decline talk requests as you wish.

The role will generally be needed for the dates and times the group is looking for so could be daytime, evening or weekends. There may be some flexibility and you do not have to accept a speaking engagement if you prefer not to.

Typical tasks / more itemised description of the role:

• Taking calls and emails from members of the public and arranging talk engagements.
• Preparing a presentation and ensuring you have sufficient supplies of all literature you may need.
• Carrying out the talk leaving groups with the challenge to support TWAM.
• Passing on any donations made by the group to Head Office for thank you letters to be prepared.
• If tools have been provided, arrange for the local collector or TWAM van to pick up from you or follow up in a few weeks and arrange pick up if a collection is being made.
  

We provide an induction to the role which may be either over the phone, electronically or in person and a volunteer handbook on starting. You will have a named contact within TWAM for any questions or problems and further training can be provided as required. You will also be given a TWAM Polo Shirt wear and an ID Card if required. 

A Speaker pack will also be provided which includes presentations on a memory stick, written narrative for presentations, pictures, posters and examples of our publicity material (of which you can obtain larger quantities from Head Office).

Skills

This is an excellent role for a confident speaker who wants to share our passion for transforming lives through skills, training and tools.

You’ll need access to transport, and if you use your car legally, we will also need to check you have adequate motor insurance and your vehicle has an MOT.

By carrying out this role you will gain a warm satisfaction at the difference you are making to peoples lives. 

You will also have opportunities, if you wish, to learn new skills. 

We will provide a reference, if required, for a future employer or other organisation.