Enhance your skills as a Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador. Explore this section for essential training on safeguarding and understanding meningitis. You’ll also discover opportunities to develop valuable skills like engaging with the media. If you have suggestions for future training topics, please reach out to Claire.
Essential training
Understanding meningitis: the basics
Your reading list to get to grips with the basics of meningitis.
Essential training
Communication skills for supportive conversations
As an Ambassador, you'll likely encounter emotional conversations. To help you manage these conversations and look after yourself during and after them, our Support Services Manager, Caroline, has put together some essential tips.
Essential training
Safeguarding essentials – our guide for Ambassadors
As an Ambassador for Meningitis Research Foundation, understanding safeguarding is a key responsibility in your role. Please read this guide carefully to grasp the essentials before you begin.
Essential training
Sharing your story with Meningitis in your words
As a new Ambassador, we ask you to contribute your ‘Meningitis in your words‘ story. These powerful personal accounts offer vital support to others navigating their own experiences, letting them know they are not alone. Your stories also form a crucial part of our awareness efforts, informing media pitches and event proposals to truly illustrate the impact of meningitis on people’s lives. Follow the link below for the steps to share your story.
Social media tips for Ambassadors
Meningitis Research Foundation's Digital Community Officer and social media expert, Zara Pereira, shares her expert tips on leveraging social media to boost awareness. Whether you're a regular user or just starting out, discover how you can make a difference online.
Being a charity spokesperson and working with the media
Discover how you can make a powerful impact by working with the media as a charity spokesperson. Our guide outlines the role, important considerations and top tips for driving awareness locally, nationally and beyond. Download our guide to explore this opportunity, and reach out to Claire if you’d like to get involved.