Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong administrative and organizational skills, Good communication and IT skills, Ability to collaborate and support a team, Positive attitude towards community engagement.

Key responsabilities:

Organize and promote group activities

Attend committee meetings and take notes

Your mum, colleague or friend. Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. Every hour, two more people are diagnosed. Unlocking new treatments means delving into the causes of Parkinson’s. That’s why we fund the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank – the world's only brain bank dedicated to Parkinson's research. Over 10,000 people have donated their brains to help scientists around the world to unravel the mysteries of the condition and develop better treatments. The largest charitable funder of Parkinson’s research in Europe, we’re close to major breakthroughs. So we set up the Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech, fast tracking the most promising scientific discoveries into life-changing new treatments. Collaborative, risk-taking, and bold, we’re the only Parkinson’s charity working in this way. We’ll break through barriers in drug development and make new treatments a reality. Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Fighting for fair treatment and better services. Making everyone see its real impact. Parkinson’s has over 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety. Some are treatable, but the drugs can have serious side effects. And it gets worse over time. But people don’t understand Parkinson’s. We campaign to challenge this and make more people care. We influence policymakers to consider Parkinson’s when developing government programmes. We've achieved 63 positive policy changes since 2015 . We are Parkinson's UK. Powered by people. Funded by you. Together we'll find a cure.

Job description

People tell us that meeting others living with Parkinson's is the most important support they want locally. As secretary for the Isle of Wight Branch you'll help make that happen.

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

What are we looking for?

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 will you be doing?

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

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