Bolder Healthier Community Champions
Do you care about the health of your community and want to do something positive to help?
Click here to get more information via an expression of interest form.
Building healthier futures together
People who live and work in Birmingham face a range of health challenges - from staying physically active and keeping up to date with vaccinations, to the impacts of air quality and smoking. With the right information, support and access to services, individuals and families can take control of their health, helping to prevent illness and build healthier futures. A team of Bolder Healthier Community Champions can help by sharing trusted information, encouraging positive changes, and guiding people towards the right local support.
Background to the programme
The Bolder Healthier Community Champions programme is led and funded by Birmingham City Council’s Public Health Division and facilitated by BVSC. Public Health works to help citizens live healthier, happier lives and is committed to reducing health inequalities through meaningful community engagement.
How will Champions help build healthier communities?
- By inspiring others to make positive choices
- Sharing trusted health information, and
- Connecting people with local services and support. Their knowledge, voice and experiences make a real difference.
What’s involved?
Champions will:
- Attend 8-9 monthly engagement sessions (online or in-person) per year to learn practical information about health topics and available support and services.
- Commit to sharing their learnings with their communities.
- Feedback to a named Manager on progress
- Attend an annual event to celebrate the impact of the champions’ work What support will be provided?
Birmingham City Council, BVSC and local lead organisations will provide champions with everything they need including:
- A full induction
- Regular learning and engagement sessions
- Practical ideas and resources to support their role
- A named local contact for ongoing support
- Opportunities to connect with other champions and share feedback
What knowledge and skills are needed?
No specialist knowledge needed - training and support are provided. Just an interest in health and a willingness to share what you learn.
What time commitment is involved?
This is a flexible volunteering opportunity that champions can fit around their commitments. Champions can choose to attend engagement sessions that suit their schedules. The organisers ask that champions commit to attending induction training and at least eight of twelve engagement sessions per year.
Expenses
Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed, such as local travel to and from engagement sessions or events.
Benefits of becoming a Champion
- Learn more about health topics and available resources and services for support.
- Improve the health of local people, including family and friends.
- Meet new people, including other Champions.
Next steps
- Select the button above and complete the Expression of Interest form.
- Your local team will then be in touch to have a short conversation about your interest in the role and with further information about an induction session.
If you have questions about the opportunity, contact volunteer@bvsc.org