Volunteering at BANT

Volunteering at BANT

BANT is your professional association and we want all our members to have the opportunity to get more involved - to share their views and ideas and be part of how our profession moves forward and grows. Being a successful NT means different things to different people, this is your chance to ensure BANT is working to support you in your success. Becoming part of the BANT volunteer community doesn't have to involve a big commitment of time and most of the work can be done when and where it suits you.

CURRENT VOLUNTEERING VACANCIES

BANT Team Position Remit and Information Contact Deadline
Communications at BANT External PR Team -
4 vacancies		 We have the opportunity of exhibiting for free at two to three events a year, but we need volunteers to man the stand. If we can get together a team of four, then we can spread the load.

We will need you to set up and dismantle the exhibition materials on the stand and talk to attendees about the benefits of joining BANT. You will receive a full briefing pack to help. In return you will get free entry to the show and reimbursement for your travel expenses.		 If you want to find out more about this role please contact Helen Barklam by email:
communications@bant.org.uk

Both student and full members are invited to apply.		 30 May 2013
Communications at BANT External PR Team -
2 vacancies		 As raising the profile of nutritional therapy is one of our key communications focuses in 2013, we need to bolster this team. You will be helping us to develop relationships with journalists, generate articles and media opportunities for BANT and BANT members. If you want to find out more about this role please contact Helen Barklam by email:
communications@bant.org.uk

Both student and full members are invited to apply.		 30 May 2013

GENERAL INFORMATION

Volunteering at BANT can be very rewarding. Apart from becoming involved in a dynamic and forward thinking membership body you will receive valuable work experience and be part of a like-minded team.

CASE STUDIES ON VOLUNTEERING FOR BANT

FAQS ON VOLUNTEERING FOR BANT

There are 2 main ways to become a BANT volunteer-

1. Ongoing Volunteer Roles:

Roles vary within the teams but within all teams you will be expected to:

  • Attend regular meetings, usually via the internet, but on occasion in person.
  • Be available to take the minutes of meetings when asked.
  • Be an active team member, contributing to discussions, as required. This could include discussions around future plans, or reviews.
  • Represent BANT or your team at appropriate events, meetings or functions if required
  • Be available for approximately 2 hours a week and meetings as required.

    • 2. One-off Volunteer Roles:

  • We often need volunteers for specific projects or to help on stands at an event.

    • There is also the opportunity to give time to one group on a regular basis and whilst also volunteering for ad hoc projects, such as members of the Advertising Rules Team (ART) are also volunteering to work on the Practitioner Website Audit Team (PWAT).

    SPECIFIC TEAM VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

    Marketing Team

  • General Support
  • Reviewing and developing Marketing materials

    • Marketing Revenue Generation Team

  • General Support

    • Internal PR Team

  • General Support
  • Producing monthly BANT e-news
  • Managing BANT's media register
  • Developing a publishing support group

    • External PR Team

  • General Support
  • Responding to external media enquiries
  • Developing BANT's social media strategy

    • Webinar Team (WT)

  • Developing webinar strategy for BANT
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