The name of Great Ormond Street Hospital is known all over the world, but less well known are the ways in which its medical services can be supported and expanded.
GOSH Children's Charity helps to raise awareness by arranging talks to schools, clubs and various organisations across Hertfordshire.
Now the charity is looking for support from volunteers, who will help make a huge difference to the lives of sick
children by raising awareness of what Great Ormond Street does, simply by talking to people and groups in Dacorum.
Confidence, passion and reliability are absolutely essential for anyone keen to make such an important contribution to the work.
Communication must also be good, whether face-to-face or on the telephone.
Other skills are the ability to speak publicly and to vary presentations to suit your different audiences.
Knowledge of your local area will be useful too.
Volunteers are given training to help them be effective public speakers.
An administrator to work from home is also needed to assist with GOSH administration tasks, which range from carrying out mailings, to internet research and contacting supporters by phone or email - all at flexible times to suit volunteers.
Great Ormond Street Hospital has around 150,000 patient visits every year, and treats the most complex, life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. "We are totally committed to finding treatments and cures for some of the rarest and most difficult illnesses," said its spokeswoman.
The Volunteer Centre, The Roundhouse, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead. 01442 247209; www.volunteerdacorum.org
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