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Volunteering with SMA UK

Volunteering with SMA UK

Are you thinking about becoming a volunteer at SMA UK? If so we would love to hear from you!

Could you use your unique skills, share your perspectives and experiences, and give your time to make a difference in the lives of people living with SMA? We are committed to providing meaningful and impactful opportunities for individuals to contribute their time and passion to support our mission to enhance the lives of all those affected by SMA.

Founded in 1985, Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK works to ensure that everyone affected by SMA has access to the best care, support and treatment and that there are no barriers preventing full inclusion in society. 

  • Welcome you to the SMA UK Volunteer team
  • Offer any appropriate training that could support your time as a volunteer
  • Support you to maintain your volunteer role, whilst giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills working with others in the SMA community
  • Supply you with appropriately branded items depending upon your volunteering role
  • For your time and enthusiasm, we will reimburse all expenses incurred when fulfilling tasks on behalf of SMA UK

  • Contributing to and reviewing information
  • Moderating on a WhatsApp Network
  • Helping to facilitate in-person events
  • Helping to achieve success at fundraising events
  • Supporting the charity to raise awareness of SMA
  • Assisting in SMA UK’s campaigns and advocacy
  • Becoming a trustee

  • To fulfil SMA UK’s mission, purpose and values
  • To respect SMA UK’s policies, procedures and all operational guidance
  • To work as part of the volunteer team
  • To be willing to share your details for an enhanced DBS
  • To take part in activities, respecting and valuing your commitment to your volunteering role
  • To be friendly, helpful, reliable, and committed to helping the SMA community

Volunteer experiences

“It feels amazing to give back to the SMA community and be a representation of the SMA charity. I feel happy to support and represent a charity that is close to my heart. Through in person events or virtual webinars”. 

“Being a volunteer for SMA UK helps me feel connected to the SMA community. It gives me tools and resources to support others and makes me feel like I have a voice in our future!” 

“I volunteer for SMA UK because I understand the challenges that come with living with the condition. It gives me the opportunity to give back, connect with others who share similar experiences, and find fulfillment in offering guidance to those navigating paths I’ve already travelled”. 

 

Volunteer Application Form

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Do you have any unspent convictions (please see: www.gov.uk/exoffenders-and-employment) which would bar you from working with children and/ or adults at risk?(Required)


Have any investigations, disciplinary proceedings or disqualifications ever deemed that you are unsuitable to work with children and/or adults at risk?(Required)


To the best of your knowledge, are there any reasons why you would not be suitable to volunteer for SMA UK?(Required)


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The contact details and information you provide on this application form will be used by SMA UK before and during any volunteering within the charity. These details, and any other information you share in this form, will be stored. Please see our privacy policy for further information: Your privacy – SMA UK.