We are holding the 3rd World Falls Congress in Manchester from 24-26 June. There is a fantastic opportunity for a select number of undergraduate medical, nurse or AHP students to attend our conference, with support for attendance to help us deliver this meeting.
We are looking for up to 10 medical, nurse and AHP students to assist in the daily running of the event on a voluntary basis for each day of the three-day meeting. These roles will be of special interest to medical students who are considering or currently pursuing a career in Geriatric Medicine.
Applying
Interested candidates should email registrations@bgs.org.uk with their details including date(s) of availability. You must be UK based, preferentially on an undergraduate course on a medical, nursing or AHP course. Post -graduate students (i.e. Masters, Doctoral, or ACP courses) will be considered.
Deadline
Please contact us by 5pm (GMT) 31 May with your interest and days which you are available, and if any support would be needed for travel or accommodation.
Responsibilities
The sessions run from Wednesday at 9am until Friday 5.00pm. Responsibilities will include assisting with registration, greeting and directing attendees to key points and providing microphone support during Q&A sessions in presentations. Other duties may be expected in addition to these key activities.
Benefits
- Help manage the delivery of sessions and hear the presentations.
- Contact with current healthcare professionals specialising in healthcare for older people during the event.
- Reasonable travel costs reimbursed and subsistence at the event.
- Demonstrate your interest in the specialty and receive a certificate of contribution for your CV/portfolio.
Please email registrations@bgs.org.uk or call 0203 747 6940 for more information about becoming a volunteer
