Young People’s Involvement in Research Volunteer (Expert in Residence)

Time commitment: Attendance at monthly Your Rheum meetings and annual BANNAR members meetings

Travel: Online and face-to-face 
 
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?

Although we are not currently recruiting for this role, please keep checking this page as we regular update our volunteer opportunities. 

About the role  

This role supports Your Rheum project leads in the involvement of adolescents and young adults (aged 11-24) who have been diagnosed with a rheumatic condition - in rheumatology research.  

  • Supporting the advertisement and advocacy of Your Rheum and its activities 
  • Supporting Your Rheum social media channels by posting stories of your experience with Your Rheum 
  • Feeding into BANNAR (Barbara Ansell National Network for Adolescent Rheumatology – focused on supporting research and improving care for young adults with rheumatic conditions) - young person involvement activities, including advising on recruitment strategies and supporting activity design and evaluation work.  

Download the role profile for a Young People's Involvement in Research 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: 

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 
  • An enhanced criminal record check – including Children and Adult Barring Lists or Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme in Scotland. This requires three identification documents e.g. Passport, driving licence and formal documentation with your address. 
  • Photo identification.  

About us  

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. Check links