Current Volunteering Roles

Support Group Leader

Branches and Support Groups are a great way to meet other people with ataxia in your local community, socialise and provide support. Currently some of our Branch and Support Groups are in need of leaders. This role is not only a great addition to your CV but makes a real difference for people living with ataxia. We are looking for volunteers who are committed, reliable, able to attend online supervisions & have at least 1 year of lived experience of ataxia in these areas:

Ayrshire, Bristol, Ipswich & Colchester, South Downs and Nottinghamshire

Find out more about the role here.

Clinic Volunteer (in person)

Receiving a diagnosis may feel isolating - our clinic volunteers provide a listening ear, peer support & non-clinical advice to those that have been newly diagnosed after their appointment with the consultants at the Ataxia Clinic. The volunteers will also provide support and more information to those that may have had a diagnosis for a long time but would like to learn more about the condition or the services on offer at Ataxia UK.

To ensure a seamless experience for both volunteers and those we serve, we encourage applicants residing near London. This helps minimise travel challenges for our volunteers and ensures cost-effective operations, allowing us to allocate resources more efficiently.

If you have lived experience of ataxia (including as a carer, friend or family member) and have so for 1 year, this could be the role for you!

Find out more about the role here.

 

Event Volunteer (in person)

Among others, you will have a chance to volunteer at world renowned events like the London Marathon, London Landmarks Half Marathon the Great North Run and Ataxia UK’s very own Ataxia Classic Bike Ride in the beautiful countryside of Yorkshire! To ensure a seamless experience for both volunteers and those we serve, we encourage applicants residing near the events. This helps minimise travel challenges for our volunteers and ensures cost-effective operations, allowing us to allocate resources more efficiently.

Find out more about the role here.

All About Ataxia Facilitator & All About Ataxia PLUS Facilitator

All About Ataxia

All About Ataxia aims to provide information to the newly diagnosed through videos and ‘Table Talks’ with volunteers with lived experience of ataxia.

All About AtaxiaPLUS

All About AtaxiaPLUS using the same format as All About Ataxia, videos and ‘Table Talks’, All About AtaxiaPLUS delivers information on a range of different subjects which are important and helpful for anyone affected by ataxia. We cover: Gadgets Aids & Adaptations, Mental Health, Care Needs and we are developing new sessions.

As a facilitator you will be facilitating a small group alongside other volunteers & sharing your personal experiences of ataxia with others.

Find out more about the role here.