Branch Chairperson - Volunteer

Parkinson's UK


Date: 12 hours ago
City: Sutton Coldfield
Contract type: Full time
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?

What difference will you make?

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

What are we looking for?

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 will you be doing?

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

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

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