Volunteer Opportunities

Core Contributions

As a PIP-UK Regional Volunteer Coordinator, your leadership and engagement directly influence our community initiatives and member experiences. The core contributions of the role include:

Community Building

• First Point of Contact: Welcome new and existing members.

• Event Organisation: Plan and execute local events to foster community bonds.

Communication

• Member Outreach: Communicate with local members via email.

• Social Media Engagement: Share news and updates on social media.

Online Community Management

• Facebook Group Management: Create and maintain a regional Facebook group.

• Safety Assurance: Verify group members are PIP-UK members.

Fundraising and Promotion

• Fundraising Initiatives: Organize local fundraising activities.

• Newsletter Contributions: Submit regional updates and stories.

Coordination and Support

• WhatsApp Group: Join the Regional Coordinators’ WhatsApp group.

• Event Coordination: Manage event costs and logistics with PIP-UK HQ.

• Member Referrals: Refer members to PIP-UK HQ for additional support.

Welcoming New Members

• New Member Integration: Reach out to new members and provide event information.

Why This Role Matters

Your role is pivotal in fostering a supportive regional community and creating lasting positive impacts for those with Poland Syndrome. Your efforts ensure members feel a sense of belonging and support within the PIP-UK family. Thank you for your dedication to enhancing our community!

Key Logistics and Practicalities

Location

• London and South Region

Time Commitment

• Minimum of 8-10 hours per month.

Suitability

• Confident, committed, and able to take initiative.

• Passionate about the cause.

• Ideally but not essentially experienced in event organising, volunteering, or advocacy.

Benefits

• Opportunities to meet like-minded people.

• Part of a friendly and dedicated team.

• Satisfaction of making a difference.

• Improved communication skills.

• Enhanced employability skills.

Support

• Training and supervision throughout your volunteering journey.

• Access to Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Canva Pro, and Just Giving.

• Volunteer T-shirt and leaflets provided.

• Potential access to additional resources like a gazebo, banner stand, laptop, and merchandise.

Email Address

• Volunteers receive a pip-uk.org email address upon request.