Volunteering

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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.

I was able to ‘offload’ my questions and queries, however silly, and she would tell me where to get answers and alleviate my worries. Our weekly chats made areal difference to how I managed and coped with my lung condition. It was for that reason that I decided that I would like to be able to do the same for someone else.

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

There are different ways you can volunteer for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis such as befriending, admin support or running a support group, it all depends on what skills you have and how much time you have to give.

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.

We are looking for volunteers to be telephone befrienders, providing emotional support over the phone to people affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis. This role will involve supporting people with some of the following:

Provide emotional support to people with Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) and their carers
To signpost people to local and national support, such as support meetings, specialist centres, APF website, other organisations
To highlight and refer to the APF support line when people need expert advice
A commitment to keep up to date with PF related information
Attend volunteer support meetings and other development events identified.

The time required is flexible, but we expect befrienders to commit to a minimum of 1-3 hours per week. You’ll be inducted into the role and receive e-learning training for the role.

Download the Befriender role description

Office Volunteers - Peterborough

Why do we need you?

At APF we understand how important good administration is. You will be helping to ensure the smooth running of our work so that we make the best use of donations received, more PF patients and carers have good support, and we can fund more research into treatments and a cure. This role will involve working with the current Charity Administrators to assist them in offering administrative support to the whole team.

Your gift of time can be planned to suit you and the needs of the Charity. This role can be flexible and work around your existing commitments. You don’t need to give a lot of time to make a big difference.

Location: You would assist us at our national office in Peterborough

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

For an initial conversation about the role please call us for an informal chat: 01733 475642 or contact recruitment@actionpf.org

Download the Office Volunteer role description

Support Group leaders – nationwide

The support I get at my group is fantastic. It makes me feel that I’m not alone and that it will be ok.

Why we need you?

We work closely with support groups all over the country and our aim is to increase the number of groups to 100 over the next couple of years so that no patients will live more than an hour from a support group.

Would you like to start a Pulmonary Support Group in your local area?

We offer grants, publicity, training and other support to help new groups to become established.

The best groups usually:

involve patients and carers in co-running the group in their area
have the support of their consultant and/or specialist nurse
offer a range of relevant topics and speakers to help cope with PF
make plenty of time for members to chat and support one another
meet in a venue that’s accessible for all

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 info@actionpf.org or call 01733 475642

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