Welcome to the sixth edition of Involve. Diabetes UK’s newsletter for volunteers.
This month we bring you news of an exciting volunteering opportunity we’ve created as part of the Tesco partnership.We’re looking for 600 Team Leader volunteers for the Tesco Big Collection Weekend in October. It’s a rewarding role and a fantastic way of being part of the Tesco partnership, which aims to raise £10 million!
In this issue we also have news on Diabetes Week and the information you need to get involved, and much more.
Happy reading!
Maryam Behbehani
Diabetes UK
Support the Big Collection Weekend
We’re holding collections at around 600 Tesco stores over the weekend of the 4, 5 & 6 October. We need to recruit 600 Team Leader Volunteers – can you be one of them?>>
Diabetes Week 9-15 June
Diabetes week is only 6 weeks away! This year’s theme for the week is Research, and we’ll be organising loads of events to let people know how we’re working to improve the lives of people with diabetes through our research projects.>>
Changes to Volunteer Conference Dates
The dates for the Volunteer Conferences have changed. Read why here
Volunteer’s Great Idea Becomes Reality
Read here how a great idea from two of Diabetes UK’s longest serving volunteers, Mr and Mrs Mitchell came to reality and lead to producing photo ID cards for volunteers >>
Policy Update
Would you like to make your MP aware of the basic care every child with diabetes needs? If you are a child or young person with diabetes or have a child with diabetes read here how you can join Diabetes UK’s lobby of Westminster on June 5th>>
Research Update
Diabetes UK recently dedicated £652,568 to seven new PhD Studentships. Find out more about them here
Care Events
Diabetes UK Care Events offer exciting and unique experiences for children, young people and families with diabetes. If you would like further information about these events please click here
Could you be the next Diabetes UK Trustee?
We will have a vacancy form July on our board of Trustees, read here on how you could become the next Trustee
Staff Update
We’ve recently had a few changes in the Volunteer Development Team. You can read more about the changes here
How do I receive a copy of Involve?
Involve is sent to all Diabetes UK volunteers. If you are a volunteer with Diabetes UK and you have not received a copy, please get in touch with the Volunteer Development Team by email volunteering@diabetes.org.uk or phone 020 7424 1000.
Is Involve available in alternative formats?
Involve is sent to all Diabetes UK volunteers by email. If you don't use email we will post you a copy. It is also available in large print and audio versions. If you would like to receive Involve in a different format, please contact the Volunteer Development Team by email volunteering@diabetes.org.uk or phone 020 7424 1000.