Branch Secretary - Parkinsons UK

Are you a people person? Do you enjoy bringing people together? Are you a great organiser? Join Team Parkinson’s and be a part of the Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead Branch, a core part of the local Parkinson's community.

Parkinson's UK local groups offer friendship, support, and numerous activities for people affected by Parkinson's. From arranging yoga to bowls, you will help your local team to organise activities that provide a chance for those living with Parkinson's to get together.

As a great communicator you will build connections, promote the group and bring people together as Team Parkinson’s.

You'll build existing connections and meet new people in your local area, all whilst making a difference to those living with Parkinson's in your area.

The group meets regularly, and many of our volunteers undertake parts of their roles from home - at a time that suits them.

More about this role

Volunteer manager

Staff contact

Where you will be based

Community

Why we want you

Are you a great communicator who enjoys bringing people together? 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. We need great organisers who can keep our members and volunteers connected to our local group’s range of activities.

What you will be doing

Help organise and promote the groups range of activities

Keep up to date about the news and developments of Parkinson's UK more widely, sharing these with the group

Encourage and inspire others to engage with activities

Attend regular committee meetings and take and circulate notes

Work with local Parkinson's UK staff to ensure the group runs within Parkinson's UK governance procedures

The skills you need

Strong administrative, organisational, communication and IT skills to help keep the group running smoothly

Good collaboration skills - support the team to be inclusive, open to a diversity of views

Positive attitude; making things happen in your local community and bringing people together to work as a team

Supportive; able to listen to the needs of people with Parkinson's, and reflect these to the group to shape the support provided

Honest; you'll know when to ask for help, or when tasks might be seen as less important, and able to share that with Parkinson's UK and your group

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

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

Gain valuable organisational, administrative and people skills

Disclaimer

It's important that people affected by Parkinson’s can trust us with their personal information. As a Secretary you would be handling personal or sensitive data, so by undertaking this role you'll need to complete and maintain your data protection and confidentiality training. As part of recruitment, you will be asked to provide a reference for this role. Your Parkinson’s UK staff contact can help you do this.

Email Josie Taylor at jltaylor@parkinsons.org.uk for more information