Physical Activity Leader Volunteer

Time commitment: Flexible - each session is 1 to 2 hours 

Travel: A community-based venue or online 

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your creativity, energy and excellent skills to really make an impact? Would you like to find a rewarding and fulfilling way for others to benefit from your knowledge and experience? 

We are currently recruiting Physical Activity Leader Volunteers in the location(s) listed below. We would love you to volunteer with us!  

About the role  

At Arthritis UK, we believe everyone should have the support and information they need to live well. Our physical activity sessions empower people, including people with arthritis, chronic pain, and musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions by supporting them to move more and to manage their condition with confidence.  

  • Leading safe and engaging physical activity sessions for people of all abilities, particularly adults who are or have been inactive and who live with arthritis or a related condition
  • Delivering to diverse audiences in a friendly, engaging way
  • Assisting with session planning, delivery, and follow-up tasks.  

Download the role profile for a Physical Activity Leader Volunteer

If you have any questions about this role before applying, please contact volunteering@arthritis-uk.org 

How to apply  

Please complete and submit the Volunteering Application Form online, please include the relevant code for the location of the role you are interested in: 

  • Physical Activity Leader Volunteer - (117) Llangefni & surrounding areas, Anglesey (Wales). 
  • Physical Activity Leader Volunteer - (122) Belfast and or Online (Northern Ireland)
  • Physical Activity Leader Volunteer - (147) North Powys, Wrexham & Denbighshire (Wales).
  • Physical Activity Leader Volunteer - (133) South Eastern Trust Area (Northern Ireland)
  • Physical Activity Leader Volunteer - (163) Dumfies and Galloway (Scotland)
  • Physical Activity Leader Volunteer - (165) Dunstan, Gateshead (England) 

When we have received your application, we will be in touch, our safer recruitment process will include: 

  • An informal chat to discuss the role, get to know you and understand your motivations for volunteering 
  • Two references  
  • Photo identification.  

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our charity and we welcome candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.  We want our employees, volunteers, trustees and involved people to represent the broad diversity of the communities of which we are a part.    

Over 10 million adults, young people and children in the UK live with arthritis. That’s one in six of us living with the pain, fatigue, disability, mental and financial strain it can cause. Many more live with arthritis but remain undiagnosed, untreated and unsupported. 

We know the impact of arthritis can be huge, affecting the ability to work, care for family, move free from pain and live independently.  Yet for a condition affecting so many, it’s poorly understood and far too little is done.  That’s why we invest in life-changing research into better treatments, support people through the daily challenges of life with arthritis, and campaign on the issues that matter most to people living with it. 

At Arthritis UK, we won’t rest until everyone with arthritis has access to the treatments and support they need to live the life they choose, with real hope of a cure in the future. 

Arthritis UK is committed to keeping children, young people and vulnerable adults safe from harm. During the recruitment process we will undertake safer recruitment practices and relevant checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults.  

Read more about volunteering for us.