Support Group Coordinator (Nottingham) for Parkinson's UK
OFFERED BY:
Parkinson's UKLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: This is a home-based opportunity How many places are on offer? 1
Purpose of Role:
Support groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. These groups need a leader, working with other staff and volunteers, to coordinate and arrange the activities the group will offer - from monthly talks, to yoga.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
What you will be doing
Act as a contact for local and UK office staff
Arrange the group's programme of activities, including any outings
Organise room booking and refreshments
Working with staff and other volunteers to ensure the group runs in line with Parkinson's UK guideline
What's in it for you
You'll help people with Parkinson's in your community get connected to invaluable support from their peers
Meet new people and make new friends, both in the group and in the local community
Learn and develop valuable organisational, administrative and people skills.
Other information
It's important that people affected by Parkinson’s can trust us with their personal information. You would be handling personal or sensitive data, so by undertaking this role you'll need to complete our Advanced Data Protection training. Your Parkinson’s UK staff contact can help you do this. You will also be required to sign a confidentiality agreement
Act as a contact for local and UK office staff
Arrange the group's programme of activities, including any outings
Organise room booking and refreshments
Working with staff and other volunteers to ensure the group runs in line with Parkinson's UK guideline
What's in it for you
You'll help people with Parkinson's in your community get connected to invaluable support from their peers
Meet new people and make new friends, both in the group and in the local community
Learn and develop valuable organisational, administrative and people skills.
Other information
It's important that people affected by Parkinson’s can trust us with their personal information. You would be handling personal or sensitive data, so by undertaking this role you'll need to complete our Advanced Data Protection training. Your Parkinson’s UK staff contact can help you do this. You will also be required to sign a confidentiality agreement
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong administrative skills, communication and IT skills in order to ensure smooth running of the group
A positive attitude to making things happen in the local community
Enthusiastic and friendly, as you will be representing both the local group and Parkinson's UK.
A positive attitude to making things happen in the local community
Enthusiastic and friendly, as you will be representing both the local group and Parkinson's UK.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Please talk to us about your access needs
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
This will take place at your own pace
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No