Young People's Panel Volunteer 

Time commitment: Minimum of 1 hour plus prep per month for online meetings, maximum of 2 face-to-face meetings per year

Travel: Possible travel and overnight stays 

Are you passionate about supporting others and looking for a way to get involved in your local community?  Do you love working as part of a team, and would like to give something back while enjoying meeting people and making new friends?

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

About the role  

The Young People’s Panel is a space for young people aged between 18-24 living with arthritis/arthritis related conditions to shape and take part in the support, influencing and research work of Arthritis UK – helping us deliver our mission. 

  • Getting involved in policy and campaigning work 
  • Running events/activities for children, young people and families 
  • Raising awareness through blogs and awareness days. 

Download the role profile for a Young People's Panel 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.