Navigating Arthritis Volunteer
Arthritis UK
We are currently recruiting Navigating Arthritis Volunteers As a Navigating Arthritis Volunteer, you’ll help people in your community get the information and support they need, fast. No medical knowledge needed. Just your enthusiasm, kindness and local knowhow.
About the role Make support for arthritis easier to find. Make someone’s day. Make a real difference. Every day, people living with arthritis feel unsure where to turn. You can change that — in just a few hours a month. As a Navigating Arthritis Volunteer, you’ll help people in your community get the information and support they need, fast. No medical knowledge needed. Just your enthusiasm, kindness and local knowhow. Three ways to make an impact - Choose one. Mix a few. Flex it around your life. Chat & Share Host info tables, refresh leaflets, and chat with people at community events. Connect Locally Connect with community organisations and share information about Arthritis UK in ways that feel relevant and useful to each setting Give Short Talks Use our ready-made materials to deliver simple, confidence boosting talks Why you’ll love it Flexible, low-pressure volunteering Meet new people Make life easier for those living with arthritis Full training, resources and support Expenses covered A warm, welcoming team cheering you on A mix of online and face to face Don’t worry if you Don’t have qualifications or experience Aren’t an arthritis expert - we’ll give you the training Can’t do every activity - just pick what suits you What you won’t be expected to do Provide ongoing one-to-one support Give medical advice Recommend specific services Make home visits or be ‘on call’ Have all the answers Commit to fixed weekly times Negotiate or manage partnerships Make commitments on behalf of Arthritis UK You must be based in the UK to apply for this opportunity. Please complete and submit the online volunteering application form, please include the relevant code for the location of the role you are interested in: Navigating Arthritis Volunteer (197) - London (England). When we have received your application, we will be in touch. Our safer recruitment process will include: An informal chat to discuss the role, get to know you and understand your motivations for volunteering Two references Photo identification.
Advice, Information & Support
Conservation, Good IT Skills
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What you will get in return A warm welcome and thorough induction. Training on Arthritis UK services and signposting. All materials and resources you need. A dedicated staff contact and quarterly check-ins. Monthly peer support sessions. Expenses reimbursed (travel etc.). Regular updates and recognition for your impact.
Time commitment: Flexible, each session lasts 1 – 2.5 hours plus time for training and reflective practice
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Various Locations - London Area Travel: A community-based venue Face to face session in community settings e.g. community halls, libraries, hospitals.
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