At a glance

Skills

General / operations management
Volunteer management

Where

Newport, PO30 3BE

Mainly at home, or mainly at the office.

Travel limit? 15 miles

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week or 3-7 hours / week The committee will have regular meetings which the Chair is expected to attend. The Chair may then choose to attend branch activities as well.

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

Our Branch Chairs are key to bringing out the best in our local volunteer teams. Could you be the person to lead our team in shaping the activities we offer locally?

What will you be doing?

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 liasing 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 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

What are we looking for?

The skills you need

Enthusiasm; for Parkinson's UK and as an ambassador for your local group
Strong leadership experience, 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 difference will you make?

Play a crucial role in the local Parkinson's community, Team Parkinson’s, and wider local planning
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

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete our additional application form.

About Parkinson's UK

Causes

Health and well being / research and care

Organisation type:

Charity

As the UK's Parkinson's support and research charity we provide expert information on Parkinson's, fund groundbreaking Parkinson's research, offer friendship and support, campaign, change...

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