Why does the Food Bank need a Speaker’s Bureau? To help fulfill our mission “to fight hunger through the
efficient collection and distribution of wholesome food, education and advocacy” To reach a wider audience through each speaker’s
sphere of influence
Responsibilities Learn statistics and messages about the Mid-South
Food Bank and hunger PowerPoint presentation www.midsouthfoodbank.org
Food Bank brochures, newsletters & annual report www.feedingamerica.org Volunteer handbook
Responsibilities Deliver speeches about hunger and Mid-South Food
Bank to professional, civic or service groups, schools and churches Answer audience questions or refer to Food Bank staff Seek out speaking engagements through your sphere of
influence in your community
Responsibilities Contact Paula Rushing when you schedule your own
speaking engagement with date, time, and audience
[email protected]
Reserve laptop, overhead projector and folding display
through Paula Rushing
Responsibilities Pick up reserved presentation tools before
presentations and deliver tools back to the Food Bank on the same day if possible Marcia Wells has a library of brochures, newsletters,
and annual reports in her office
Resources PowerPoint Presentation Laptop Overhead Projector Tri-fold Food Bank Display
Mid-South Food Bank Boot Camp Travel to each department and program to learn
about the Food Bank Schedule your date as soon as possible
Dates must be coordinated with our staff through Paula Goal is for all speakers to go through boot camp by August 15
Shadow MSFB Staff Two Speaking Engagements Schedule a speaking engagement and staff can do the
presentation so you can shadow Gain knowledge for delivery of the Food Bank message
Representing the Food Bank Wear your volunteer badge at speaking engagements Dress should always be tailored to your audience. Business casual for a relaxed engagements Normal business dress for more formal engagements
Welcome to the Speaker’s Bureau & the volunteer team!
