Our volunteer team is growing! We now have a team of 32 volunteers, including our Support Contacts, who give their time and skillset to support the work of Caring Matters Now. You can read more about our key volunteer roles below, or email info@caringmattersnow.co.uk to get involved.
Joanne Williams
Mailout Volunteer
Responsible for all charity mailouts such as our annual INSPIRE magazine.
Karen Walsh
Merchandise Distribution Volunteer
Responsible for all merchandise and support literature orders which come in through the website. This role involves packaging and posting, as well as ensuring the administrative process is followed and stock counts are maintained.
Helen Stroud
Schools Project Volunteer
Lead the focus group committed to developing a PSHE schools’ resource with the objective to raise awareness of CMN and improve perceptions of visible differences generically, as well as leading on branding and marketing of the resource pack.
Dahlia Silk
Social Media Volunteer
Focused on social engagement within and across our social media platforms. Our Social Media Volunteer will spend time being ‘social’ on social media, welcoming new members, replying to comments under our posts and networking with partnering organisations.
Jackie Thirkettle
Baby and Toddler Volunteer
To co-host the activity based session of Online Baby and Toddler Events, assisting with singing, actions and storytelling.
Andy Gray
Digital Marketing Volunteer
To create engaging content to attract corporate sponsorship, healthcare partnerships through LinkedIn.
Charlotte Muehlschlegel
Research Connector
Developing a self-advocacy pack for young adults attending adult medical appointments for the first time.
Sarah Whyatt
Plain Text Version Volunteer
Creating plain language research content for members.
Rebecca Hunter
Medical Advocate
Inputting medical professionals’ data from conferences, assisting the Head of Support with our MEK Focus Group and improving accessibility for all members.
