PARKINSONS UK

As Branch Chair for the Medway Towns Branch, you'll provide leadership to the group, from liaising with the wider charity to bringing out the best in the volunteer team. You'll be the driving force in ensuring your local team of volunteers have the greatest possible impact on those affected by Parkinson's in your area. Why we want you Can you inspire and bring a team together? We need leaders to bring together the Parkinson's UK community locally in line with the charity's values. Local groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. As a forward thinking and dynamic Branch Chair you'll provide leadership to the group, from liaising with the wider charity to bringing out the best in the lead volunteer team. You'll be the driving force in ensuring your local team of volunteers has the greatest possible impact on those affected by Parkinson's in your area. What you will be doing Be an ambassador for Parkinson's UK - engaging with local staff, volunteers, and your local community, to ensure the group has the greatest possible impact on those affected by Parkinson's in your area Staying up to date with news and developments of Parkinson's UK, actively sharing them with the group and supporting them to operate within Parkinson's UK guidelines Making the best use of the skills and strengths of other volunteers, delegating where necessary and working as a team to meet the needs of local people affected by Parkinson's Be responsible for keeping up with training, leading by example to encourage others to do the same and carrying out your role in line with the Parkinson's UK Volunteering Agreement and Parkinson's UK values The skills you need Enthusiasm; for Parkinson's UK and as an ambassador for your local group Strong leadership, organisational, delegation and communication skills The ability to lead meetings and the group in an open and inclusive way, making decisions that take into account and respond effectively to multiple viewpoints Can-do attitude to making things happen in your local community, taking on board the feedback of those affected by Parkinson's in your area and responding in innovative ways Confident and willing to learn / use a computer, email and other digital tools What's in it for you Play a crucial role in the local Parkinson's community, Team Parkinson's, and wider local planning, making new friends and building connections Develop valuable leadership, teamwork and people skills You'll be part of a pioneering organisation, committed to finding a cure and improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - in your local area and beyond

As a forward thinking and dynamic Branch Chair of the Hailsham Branch, you'll provide leadership to the group, from liaising with the wider charity to bringing out the best in the lead volunteer team. You'll be the driving force in ensuring your local team of volunteers have the greatest possible impact on those affected by Parkinson's in your area. Why we want you Can you inspire and bring a team together? We need leaders to bring together the Parkinson's UK community locally in line with the charity's values. Local groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. As a forward thinking and dynamic Branch Chair you'll provide leadership to the group, from liaising with the wider charity to bringing out the best in the lead volunteer team. You'll be the driving force in ensuring your local team of volunteers has the greatest possible impact on those affected by Parkinson's in your area. What you will be doing Be an ambassador for Parkinson's UK - engaging with local staff, volunteers, and your local community, to ensure the group has the greatest possible impact on those affected by Parkinson's in your area Staying up to date with news and developments of Parkinson's UK, actively sharing them with the group and supporting them to operate within Parkinson's UK guidelines Making the best use of the skills and strengths of other volunteers, delegating where necessary and working as a team to meet the needs of local people affected by Parkinson's Be responsible for keeping up with training, leading by example to encourage others to do the same and carrying out your role in line with the Parkinson's UK Volunteering Agreement and Parkinson's UK values The skills you need Enthusiasm; for Parkinson's UK and as an ambassador for your local group Strong leadership, organisational, delegation and communication skills The ability to lead meetings and the group in an open and inclusive way, making decisions that take into account and respond effectively to multiple viewpoints Can-do attitude to making things happen in your local community, taking on board the feedback of those affected by Parkinson's in your area and responding in innovative ways Confident and willing to learn / use a computer, email and other digital tools What's in it for you Play a crucial role in the local Parkinson's community, Team Parkinson's, and wider local planning, making new friends and building connections Develop valuable leadership, teamwork and people skills You'll be part of a pioneering organisation, committed to finding a cure and improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - in your local area and beyond

Can you make a difference to the lives of people with Parkinson's locally? Do you enjoy bringing people together and being part of a team? As a forward thinking and dynamic Branch Chair you'll provide leadership to the group, from liaising with the wider charity to bringing out the best in the volunteer team. You'll use your leadership skills to shape the support, friendship and activities offered in your area. Please note: As committee members are important representatives of Parkinson's UK, we ask that anyone in a committee role is also a member of the charity. Membership is free. If you're not already a member, you can sign up here Why we want you Can you inspire and bring a team together? We need leaders to bring together the Parkinson's UK community locally in line with the charity's values. Local groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. As a forward thinking and dynamic Branch Chair you'll provide leadership to the group, from liaising with the wider charity to bringing out the best in the lead volunteer team. You'll be the driving force in ensuring your local team of volunteers has the greatest possible impact on those affected by Parkinson's in your area. What you will be doing Be an ambassador for Parkinson's UK - engaging with local staff, volunteers, and your local community, to ensure the group has the greatest possible impact on those affected by Parkinson's in your area Staying up to date with news and developments of Parkinson's UK, actively sharing them with the group and supporting them to operate within Parkinson's UK guidelines Making the best use of the skills and strengths of other volunteers, delegating where necessary and working as a team to meet the needs of local people affected by Parkinson's Be responsible for keeping up with training, leading by example to encourage others to do the same and carrying out your role in line with the Parkinson's UK Volunteering Agreement and Parkinson's UK values The skills you need Enthusiasm; for Parkinson's UK and as an ambassador for your local group Strong leadership, organisational, delegation and communication skills The ability to lead meetings and the group in an open and inclusive way, making decisions that take into account and respond effectively to multiple viewpoints Can-do attitude to making things happen in your local community, taking on board the feedback of those affected by Parkinson's in your area and responding in innovative ways Confident and willing to learn / use a computer, email and other digital tools What's in it for you Play a crucial role in the local Parkinson's community, Team Parkinson's, and wider local planning, making new friends and building connections Develop valuable leadership, teamwork and people skills You'll be part of a pioneering organisation, committed to finding a cure and improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - in your local area and beyond Disclaimer It's important that people affected by Parkinson's can trust us with their personal information. As a Branch Chair you would be handling personal or sensitive data, so by undertaking this role you'll need to complete and maintain your data protection and confidentiality training. As part of recruitment, you will be asked to provide a reference for this role. Your Parkinson's UK staff contact can help you do this.

Are you a great communicator who enjoys bringing people together? Local groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. We need great organisers who can keep our members and volunteers connected to our local group's range of activities. The secretary role includes attending monthly committee meetings via zoom, taking the minutes and distributing them to the committee. Dealing with Branch admin including correspondence and supporting event organisation. You will be part of a successful committee who work well together all whilst making a difference to those living with Parkinson's in your area.

Do you have a head for numbers? Could you use your financial skills to support your local Parkinson's community? We're looking for people who like being part of a team and want to make a difference. Would you like a flexible role, where much of it can be done from home at a time that suits you? In this role you'll be working with staff and volunteers, fostering connections, meeting new people in your local area, all whilst making a difference to those living with Parkinson's. Why we want you This vital role supports local groups across the UK which are run by volunteers, offering friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's, their families and friends. As a pivotal part of the local volunteer team, you will help plan group spending for the benefit of people affected by Parkinson's in your community. What you will be doing Be an ambassador for Team Parkinson's - engaging with local staff, volunteers, and your local community, to ensure the group has the greatest possible impact on those affected by Parkinson's in your area Accurately record financial activity, keeping the group and the Parkinson's UK local networks finance team informed of the group's financial position With support from your local staff, stay up to date with Parkinson's UK's financial policies actively sharing them with the group and supporting the group to operate within them Provide regular reports to the committee on the financial status of the group including final accounts at the Annual General Meeting Deal with financial administration for the group, from annual reports to legacy spending, and ensuring volunteer expenses are paid accurately in line with our volunteer expenses policy Be a signatory on the group's bank accounts The skills you need Previous experience in finance, accountancy or bookkeeping can be valuable, but is not essential Confident with numbers and able to take the lead on the group's finances Have confident computer and email skills - be open to using new systems and other digital tools Have a commitment to the wider charity's aims and values Be able to contribute to balanced decisions that take into account multiple views, and to do so in a collaborative, open and inclusive way with committee and local staff What's in it for you Develop valuable leadership, teamwork and people skills Play a crucial role in the local Parkinson's community, Team Parkinson's, and wider local planning, making new friends and building connections Develop / maintain your accountancy or bookkeeping skills, along with administrative and communication skills - we are happy to provide references Disclaimer It's important that people affected by Parkinson's can trust us with their personal information. As a Branch Treasurer you would be handling personal or sensitive data, so by undertaking this role you'll need to complete and maintain your data protection and confidentiality training. To be a signatory on a local group account, banks will perform a credit check and we will take up a reference. Volunteers cannot perform this role if they have been declared bankrupt.

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 Todmorden Parkinson's cafe. Our Todmorden Cafe has been running for just over a year, and we are looking for a volunteer to help secure its future. The group meets monthly on the second Monday at the Health Centre. We have around 20 regular members who are passionate in their support of one another. We're looking for someone who can set up chairs and tables to allow our members to chat, and make an excellent cup of tea to help fuel the conversations. We would also love to find someone who could help to organise speakers on a range of topics - anything from subjects relating to Parkinson's, support services, exercise providers, creative workshops or other local interest groups. If you're comfortable sending emails that would also be a bonus. Our members love to know what to expect at the next meeting, and it's a great way to stay in touch. There's no need to know anything about Parkinson's. We're just looking for someone who can give a few hours a month to make a real difference to this community. The next group meetings are on 9 February and 9 March at 10am, and you are more than welcome to come along and say hello before applying. Parkinson's UK provides full training for our volunteers, and we look forward to meeting you!

Volunteers are pivotal to the running our local groups which are an integral part of local community. We are looking for a volunteer to oversee the groups finances. The role is crucial to enable the group to function. Tasks include paying invoices, banking donated money and keeping a track of the groups spending. Whilst experience of this type of voluntary role and/or book keeping is helpful it isn't essential, just the ability to work with electronic documents. You will be supported by Branch committee and local member of staff. This role can be done from home, is flexible at a time to suit you and will be for about 2/3 hours a months. If you would like to make a difference to your local parkinson's community and be part of a welcoming volunteering team, please get in touch with Lisa Lowe email - for more information about the role Please note: As committee members are important representatives of Parkinson's UK, we ask that anyone in a committee role is also a member of the charity. Membership is free. Why we want you This vital role supports local groups across the UK which are run by volunteers, offering friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's, their families and friends. As a pivotal part of the local volunteer team, you will help plan group spending for the benefit of people affected by Parkinson's in your community. What you will be doing Be an ambassador for Team Parkinson's - engaging with local staff, volunteers, and your local community, to ensure the group has the greatest possible impact on those affected by Parkinson's in your area Accurately record financial activity, keeping the group and the Parkinson's UK local networks finance team informed of the group's financial position With support from your local staff, stay up to date with Parkinson's UK's financial policies actively sharing them with the group and supporting the group to operate within them Provide regular reports to the committee on the financial status of the group including final accounts at the Annual General Meeting Deal with financial administration for the group, from annual reports to legacy spending, and ensuring volunteer expenses are paid accurately in line with our volunteer expenses policy Be a signatory on the group's bank accounts The skills you need Previous experience in finance, accountancy or bookkeeping can be valuable, but is not essential Confident with numbers and able to take the lead on the group's finances Have confident computer and email skills - be open to using new systems and other digital tools Have a commitment to the wider charity's aims and values Be able to contribute to balanced decisions that take into account multiple views, and to do so in a collaborative, open and inclusive way with committee and local staff What's in it for you Develop valuable leadership, teamwork and people skills Play a crucial role in the local Parkinson's community, Team Parkinson's, and wider local planning, making new friends and building connections Develop / maintain your accountancy or bookkeeping skills, along with administrative and communication skills - we are happy to provide references Disclaimer It's important that people affected by Parkinson's can trust us with their personal information. As a Branch Treasurer you would be handling personal or sensitive data, so by undertaking this role you'll need to complete and maintain your data protection and confidentiality training. To be a signatory on a local group account, banks will perform a credit check and we will take up a reference. Volunteers cannot perform this role if they have been declared bankrupt.