Group Lead volunteer (Maidstone Branch)

Be at the heart of your Parkinson''s community. Our groups offer vital friendship and support, and as a Lead Volunteer, you''ll be part of a collaborative team of volunteers, making shared decisions to ensure activities are safe and inclusive. You''ll be responding to the unique needs of people living with Parkinson''s, right where you are. ''Well, I would say that I''ve gained a lot from volunteering. That, as somebody diagnosed with Parkinson''s, I could sit back and withdraw from society and feel sorry for myself. But what volunteering has given me is the opportunity to be out there, to contribute and to feel that I''m doing something worthwhile with it.'' Bill, Volunteer. Join a friendly team, make a big impact and build community as a Lead Volunteer. The role will include organising the event calendar for the group, recording minutes and sending out an agenda for group committee meetings and keeping in touch with members. You''ll be supported every step of the way by your fellow volunteers, a named Parkinson''s UK Staff Contact and essential training, so you won''t be alone. For more information click the Ask a Question button or contact 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 ..... full job details .....