People tell us that meeting others living with Parkinson's is the most important support they want locally. With your help, we can provide this in a relaxed, informal way at Ripley Parkinson's cafe. As a cafe coordinator you'll meet new people, bringing them together to share experiences and support one another - you included. From picking a venue to spreading the word, you'll be supported by Parkinson's UK staff, while developing valuable organisational and communication skills. Why we want you People consistently tell us that meeting others living with Parkinson's is the most important support they want locally. Volunteers run Parkinson's cafes to provide an informal way of doing just that for a couple of hours each week. What you will be doing Ensure the cafe gathering takes place on a set day and time, and that those attending are warmly welcomed Work with the chosen venue effectively, which could include activities such as ordering, making and serving refreshments, or organising a raffle on the day Provide updates and feedback to relevant Parkinson's UK staff members about how the cafe session are going With other volunteers, think of creative ways to add interest and value to the cafe sessions, such as arranging visits from relevant local health professionals The skills you need Warm and friendly; you'll be a good communicator, open to working and interacting with a range of people Patient and empathetic, in order to deal with sensitive issues and topics What's in it for you You'll meet new people, forging friendships and connections in your area You'll be supporting your community, knowing that thanks to you people affected by Parkinson's have vital support We'll support you to learn more about Parkinson's, and you'll be able to develop your organisational and communication skills Disclaimer 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.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
People tell us that meeting others living with Parkinson's is the most important support they want locally. With your help, we can provide this in a relaxed, informal way at Ripley Parkinson's cafe. As a cafe coordinator you'll meet new people, bringing them together to share experiences and support one another - you included. From picking a venue to spreading the word, you'll be supported by Parkinson's UK staff, while developing valuable organisational and communication skills. Why we want you People consistently tell us that meeting others living with Parkinson's is the most important support they want locally. Volunteers run Parkinson's cafes to provide an informal way of doing just that for a couple of hours each week. What you will be doing Ensure the cafe gathering takes place on a set day and time, and that those attending are warmly welcomed Work with the chosen venue effectively, which could include activities such as ordering, making and serving refreshments, or organising a raffle on the day Provide updates and feedback to relevant Parkinson's UK staff members about how the cafe session are going With other volunteers, think of creative ways to add interest and value to the cafe sessions, such as arranging visits from relevant local health professionals The skills you need Warm and friendly; you'll be a good communicator, open to working and interacting with a range of people Patient and empathetic, in order to deal with sensitive issues and topics What's in it for you You'll meet new people, forging friendships and connections in your area You'll be supporting your community, knowing that thanks to you people affected by Parkinson's have vital support We'll support you to learn more about Parkinson's, and you'll be able to develop your organisational and communication skills Disclaimer 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.
People tell us that meeting others living with Parkinson's is the most important support they want locally. With your help, we can provide this in a relaxed, informal way at Market Drayton Parkinson's cafe. As a cafe coordinator you'll meet new people, bringing them together to share experiences and support one another - you included. From picking a venue to spreading the word, you'll be supported by Parkinson's UK staff, while developing valuable organisational and communication skills. Why we want you People consistently tell us that meeting others living with Parkinson's is the most important support they want locally. Volunteers run Parkinson's cafes to provide an informal way of doing just that for a couple of hours each week. What you will be doing Ensure the cafe gathering takes place on a set day and time, and that those attending are warmly welcomed Work with the chosen venue effectively, which could include activities such as ordering, making and serving refreshments, or organising a raffle on the day Provide updates and feedback to relevant Parkinson's UK staff members about how the cafe session are going With other volunteers, think of creative ways to add interest and value to the cafe sessions, such as arranging visits from relevant local health professionals The skills you need Warm and friendly; you'll be a good communicator, open to working and interacting with a range of people Patient and empathetic, in order to deal with sensitive issues and topics What's in it for you You'll meet new people, forging friendships and connections in your area You'll be supporting your community, knowing that thanks to you people affected by Parkinson's have vital support We'll support you to learn more about Parkinson's, and you'll be able to develop your organisational and communication skills Disclaimer 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.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
People tell us that meeting others living with Parkinson's is the most important support they want locally. With your help, we can provide this in a relaxed, informal way at Market Drayton Parkinson's cafe. As a cafe coordinator you'll meet new people, bringing them together to share experiences and support one another - you included. From picking a venue to spreading the word, you'll be supported by Parkinson's UK staff, while developing valuable organisational and communication skills. Why we want you People consistently tell us that meeting others living with Parkinson's is the most important support they want locally. Volunteers run Parkinson's cafes to provide an informal way of doing just that for a couple of hours each week. What you will be doing Ensure the cafe gathering takes place on a set day and time, and that those attending are warmly welcomed Work with the chosen venue effectively, which could include activities such as ordering, making and serving refreshments, or organising a raffle on the day Provide updates and feedback to relevant Parkinson's UK staff members about how the cafe session are going With other volunteers, think of creative ways to add interest and value to the cafe sessions, such as arranging visits from relevant local health professionals The skills you need Warm and friendly; you'll be a good communicator, open to working and interacting with a range of people Patient and empathetic, in order to deal with sensitive issues and topics What's in it for you You'll meet new people, forging friendships and connections in your area You'll be supporting your community, knowing that thanks to you people affected by Parkinson's have vital support We'll support you to learn more about Parkinson's, and you'll be able to develop your organisational and communication skills Disclaimer 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.
We are the charity that's here to support every Parkinson's journey, every step of the way. We don't wait for change, we make it happen. We've supported hundreds of thousands of people and have made encouraging strides in our research, but we recognise there is still a great deal more to accomplish in our mission to stop Parkinson's. As we move into the next phase of our strategy, it is an exciting time for the charity. We're ready to define an ambitious "North Star" to guide our future work and sharpen our research focus. Alongside these plans, we are now seeking our next Chair who shares our ambitious vision and can bring the skills and experience to help us be bolder and partner with Caroline Rassell, our CEO, to drive significant breakthroughs and maximise our impact. This is a pivotal moment for Parkinson's UK and we are looking for a Chair who will be bold and change driven. We need a values-led leader who combines strong governance expertise with the ambition to help the charity grow in scale, influence and impact. We seek an experienced strategic senior leader who brings commercial acumen and mindset, with a track record of contributing to or leading significant organisational growth or transformation, ideally within a sizeable and complex organisation. To deliver on our ambition, the charity will likely need to grow in capability, in funding, and in influence. Growth is not about size for its own sake; it is about building the strength required to be relentless. With focus, clarity and courage, we can move from supporting people to reshaping the future of Parkinson's entirely. If you are passionate about our mission, please click on the apply button to find out more about this opportunity.
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
We are the charity that's here to support every Parkinson's journey, every step of the way. We don't wait for change, we make it happen. We've supported hundreds of thousands of people and have made encouraging strides in our research, but we recognise there is still a great deal more to accomplish in our mission to stop Parkinson's. As we move into the next phase of our strategy, it is an exciting time for the charity. We're ready to define an ambitious "North Star" to guide our future work and sharpen our research focus. Alongside these plans, we are now seeking our next Chair who shares our ambitious vision and can bring the skills and experience to help us be bolder and partner with Caroline Rassell, our CEO, to drive significant breakthroughs and maximise our impact. This is a pivotal moment for Parkinson's UK and we are looking for a Chair who will be bold and change driven. We need a values-led leader who combines strong governance expertise with the ambition to help the charity grow in scale, influence and impact. We seek an experienced strategic senior leader who brings commercial acumen and mindset, with a track record of contributing to or leading significant organisational growth or transformation, ideally within a sizeable and complex organisation. To deliver on our ambition, the charity will likely need to grow in capability, in funding, and in influence. Growth is not about size for its own sake; it is about building the strength required to be relentless. With focus, clarity and courage, we can move from supporting people to reshaping the future of Parkinson's entirely. If you are passionate about our mission, please click on the apply button to find out more about this opportunity.
