Activity Volunteer (SParky Samba)

Want to meet new people, get active, and make a difference to your local community? As an activity volunteer you'll get all this, whilst helping people with Parkinson's draw on invaluable support from their peers. Music and physical activity can both bring massive benefits for people with Parkinson’s. Samba Drumming combines the benefits of both. As an Activity Volunteer you will share the joy of Samba drumming, inspire others and encourage people to take part.

As part of recruitment, you will be asked to provide a reference for this role. Speak to your staff contact for more information.

Why we want you

You will be present at each session help it run smoothly and be a point of contact for the people with Parkinson's that are attending. In this role you will not be delivering the session. Activities run by Parkinson's UK ensure that people with Parkinson's have access to the things that they want and need to take control.

What you will be doing

Welcome new people when they come along to activities for the first time

Support the person leading the session so that it takes place on a set day and time, keeps to time and that those attending are warmly welcomed

Liaise with the chosen venue effectively, for example making block room bookings, ensuring the room is set up appropriately, ensuring everyone who wants to access the venue can do so, and clearing away

Provide updates and feedback to relevant Parkinson's UK staff members about how the activity is going

Take bookings (and possibly payment) for the activity and keep a register

Respond to enquiries about the activity and what it involves.

The skills you need

Excellent communication skills and a friendly attitude, as you will be working with a wide range of people

Be patient and empathetic, in order to deal with sensitive issues and needs

Willing to listen and respond tactfully to the views and feedback of others,

Ensuring that it is shared with Parkinson's UK staff when appropriate

Motivated and reliable, with strong organisational skills in order to ensure the activities run smoothly

Either have knowledge of Parkinson's, or a willingness to learn more about it

What's in it for you

You'll make new friends and meet new people

You'll be making a real difference for people affected by Parkinson's in your community

You'll be part of a movement of people improving the lives of people affected by Parkinson's

Try out a new activity, or put your knowledge of an existing activity or venue to good use

Do something meaningful for people affected by Parkinson's

Meet new people and make new friends, both within the group and the wider community of people attending the activity

Be part of an innovative and inclusive organisation committed to improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson's.

Enjoy sharing your enthusiasm to inspire others to take up activity