Bristol & District Branch Chair - Volunteer

2 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Parkinson's UK Full time

Calling inspirational leaders Unite your local Parkinson's UK community. Lead a volunteer team, maximise impact, and be an ambassador. Develop skills, make friends, and help find a cure.

What difference will you make?

As a
Branch Chair
, you'll directly
support people with Parkinson's and their families
by leading a volunteer group that offers friendship and assistance, significantly improving their daily lives. By inspiring and uniting your local team, you'll ensure your group has the
greatest possible impact
on those affected by Parkinson's in your area, while also serving as a vital
ambassador for Parkinson's UK
. Ultimately, you'll play a crucial role in a pioneering organisation dedicated to
enhancing life for everyone affected by Parkinson's
.

What are we looking for?

A Branch Chair should be enthusiastic about Parkinson's UK and capable of acting as a local group ambassador. They need strong
leadership
,
organisational
,
delegation
, and
communication skills
, alongside the ability to lead inclusive meetings and make balanced decisions considering diverse viewpoints. A "can-do" attitude is crucial for engaging with the community and incorporating feedback innovatively. While specific prior experience isn't detailed, the role inherently requires a proven ability to unite and lead teams effectively to maximise local impact. Furthermore, confidence in learning and utilising computers, email, and other digital tools is essential.

What will you be doing?

Why we want you
Can you inspire and bring a team together? We need leaders to unite the Parkinson's UK community locally, aligning with the charity's values. Local groups across the UK are volunteer-run, offering friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families. As a forward-thinking Branch Chair, you'll provide leadership to the group, from liaising with the wider charity to bringing out the best in the lead volunteer team, driving your local team to have the greatest impact on those affected by Parkinson's in your area.

What you will be doing
Be an ambassador for Parkinson's UK by engaging with local staff, volunteers, and your community to maximise the group's impact. Stay updated with Parkinson's UK news, share it, and ensure the group operates within guidelines. Effectively utilise volunteers' skills, delegating when necessary, and working as a team to meet local needs. Be responsible for keeping up with training, leading by example, and performing your role in line with the Parkinson's UK Volunteering Agreement and values.

The skills you need
Enthusiasm for Parkinson's UK and as a local group ambassador. Strong leadership, organisational, delegation, and communication skills. The ability to lead inclusive meetings, make decisions considering multiple viewpoints, and possess a can-do attitude for community engagement, incorporating feedback innovatively. Confidence in learning and using computers, email, and other digital tools is also required. 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. Develop valuable leadership, teamwork, and people skills. You'll be part of a pioneering organisation committed to finding a cure and improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson's, both locally and beyond.

Disclaimer
As a Branch Chair handling personal or sensitive data, you must complete and maintain data protection and confidentiality training.

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