Group Lead volunteer (Diss/Eye Support Group Lead Volunteer)

Our groups are all about friendship, support and bringing people together. As a Lead Volunteer, you’ll be part of a friendly team working together to make sure everyone feels welcome, included and safe.

You’ll help organise and join in with regular group activities, and there are lots of other ways to get involved too — like helping spread the word locally, supporting fundraising, or coming along to community events. It’s completely flexible and can fit around the time you’re able to give.

By joining our team as a Lead Volunteer, you’ll make a real difference while helping build a supportive local community. And you won’t be doing it alone — you’ll have support from other volunteers and a dedicated Parkinson’s UK staff contact every step of the way.

Why we want you

Our groups offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and are run by volunteers just like you!

As a lead volunteer, you’ll play a key role in your group by joining with others to make shared decisions about how your group operates. Together, you’ll help ensure that your group’s activities are effective, safe. legal and inclusive. You’ll make decisions in a collaborative way, responding to the unique needs of your Parkinson’s community. There are resources and support available to help you carry out the role effectively, so you won’t be alone.

Please read this role description alongside the role advertisement for further details and talk to your Parkinson’s UK Staff Contact. They are there to help and guide you every step of the way.

What you will be doing

• Making decisions collaboratively by listening to the views of other volunteers and people affected by Parkinson’s.
• Together with other group volunteers, ensuring that your group’s activities are effective, safe, legal and inclusive.
• Staying up to date with Parkinson’s UK training and guidance and putting it into practice in your decision making.
• Representing Parkinson’s UK in line with our values and the Volunteering Agreement.

The skills you need

• You’re enthusiastic and committed to your Parkinson’s community.
• You’re good at communicating, as well as ensuring that everyone is included and heard.
• You enjoy joining with others to make decisions in a fair and inclusive way.
• You understand the importance of the group operating in an effective, safe, legal and inclusive way.

What's in it for you

• Make a real difference; you will directly impact people living with Parkinson’s in your community, providing enjoyable and enriching activities.
• Gain further experience; use and build on your skills in teamworking, organisation and collaborative decision making.
• Join a friendly team; you’ll get to meet and connect with other volunteers and staff from Parkinson’s UK.
• Increase your understanding; learn more about Parkinson’s and the support available.
• Be part of a pioneering organisation; join an organisation committed to improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.
• Full support; we’ll give you all the training you need to get started and will be here to support you along the way.
• Expenses covered; we’ll pay any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred as part of your volunteering, in line with our expenses policy.