Volunteering

Our incredible volunteers are making a difference to people affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis, whether providing emotional support over the phone, helping with admin support, raising awareness, fundraising and campaigning.

Join our incredible network of volunteers across England Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Maureen, one of our befrienders, says:

As a volunteer for APF I get to talk to many interesting people who are experiencing a difficult time in connection with PF. It’s so rewarding when you help can make a difference to the way they feel.

Current opportunities

Information Guidance Group

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) creates information resources for people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF). It’s crucial that people affected by PF are involved in producing this information. Their involvement ensures that what we create is relevant to people's true experiences and answers their questions.

If you're affected by pulmonary fibrosis, whether you have a diagnosis yourself or you know someone who does, you can help us provide high-quality information to people like you by joining our information guidance group. Find out more about how you can shape pulmonary fibrosis information.

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Telephone befrienders

She listens to me when I cry, I just want to say thank you. The support from my Befriender was amazing.

Why we need you

Do you enjoy listening to and helping people? Are you looking for a volunteering role where you can do just that, and fits in around your family, studies or other commitments?

By becoming a telephone befriender and donating your time, energy and skills, you can make a real difference to the lives of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis.

Telephone befrienders provide emotional support and helpful signposting to information and services, all done over the phone.

The time required is flexible, but we expect befrienders to commit to a minimum of 1-2 hours per week. You’ll receive full training from our Befriending and Volunteering Coordinator.

Please download the befriender role description for more information.

To express your interest or find out more, please email support@actionpf.org, or fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

Fundraising Admin support in our Peterborough office

Why we need you?

In 2021 we launched the APF Store, a dedicated online shop where our supporters can buy branded Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis merchandise that raise awareness and supports our work. We need amazing volunteers to help us pick, pack and provide excellent customer service to all our customers.

Depending on the needs of the online store and your interests, you may be involved in the following:

Selecting, preparing, and sending out APF Store items in line with the APF’s guidelines
Supporting to dispatch out seasonal services materials
Providing excellent customer service
Answering emails and telephone calls regarding orders
Sending out merchandise to fundraisers
Stocktaking
Photographing stock and uploading images
Ordering in new merchandise
Research into new merchandise that can be added to the stores collection

Volunteers need to be over 18 and commit 2-4 hours a week to volunteering.

Local fundraising

Why we need you?

Do you have a fundraising idea? Whether big or small we can help to make it happen. From baking a cake to swimming a lake you can get involved! People fundraise for lots of different reasons but whatever your reason your money will go towards research and supporting people affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis. Visit our fundraising page to find out more

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Get in touch

If you are interested in volunteering, please get in touch via the enquiry form below, or email to support@actionpf.org or call 01733 475642

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