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Could you donate your time to raise awareness of diabetes?
We need your help make a difference to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in the South East Coast and London region living with diabetes. This could be representing the charity and speaking, attending events, or just getting involved!
There are a variety of volunteer roles to suit many interests and a variety of skills and backgrounds.
You can:
- Join one of our local groups or start your own. Most meet monthly and give individuals the opportunity to get support for their diabetes, fundraise, hear talks from external speakers and much more
- Campaign through Diabetes Communities in Action.
- Raise awareness of diabetes and Diabetes UK as an Event Volunteer, by helping out at health awareness events or by hosting a local stall.
- Deliver awareness talks and share information with the public as a Speaker Volunteer.
- Attend training and networking events to develop your skills for your volunteer role and meet like-minded and passionate volunteers
- Become a Young Leader in our youth programme 'Our Lives Our Choices Our Voices.'
- Support Diabetes UK by volunteering at national fundraising events and cheering our cyclists, runners or walkers over the finish line.
… and much more.
Click the button below to find the volunteering role to suit you:
Latest volunteering opportunities - South East coast and London
Volunteer stories:
- Read Carol's story about becoming a Speaker Volunteer.
- Read Aimee's story about being a Young Leader.
- Read Catherine's story on becoming a type 1 Events Volunteer.
- Read Angie's story about finding support with her local group
- Read Abdul's story on wanting to raise awareness as a Community Champion.
See our resources for volunteers for more information on how we support volunteers.
Contact us
If you would like to make a difference, get involved, receive further details or have any questions then please email secoastandlondon@diabetes.org.uk