Help make a difference to the lives of the 73,500 people living with diabetes in Northern Ireland.
Our volunteers are at the heart of Diabetes UK Northern Ireland. Without this support, Diabetes UK could not carry out its vital work in research, education and care.
Our volunteers bring skills, experience, energy, enthusiasm and commitment to Diabetes UK. Volunteering can also make a difference in your life too, letting you meet new people, learn new skills and have fun.
Volunteering for Healthcare Professionals
There are various ways you can volunteer with Diabetes UK Northern Ireland. If you're a healthcare professional you can help by volunteering your services for our Care Events or by giving talks to our voluntary groups through our Speaker Scheme.
Other volunteering opportunities include:
- Media volunteers
- Campaigning our local MLAs and MPs
- Becoming involved in your local Voluntary Group
- Volunteering at events
Events volunteers help raise awareness of diabetes and Diabetes UK at events such as roadshows at local towns, health stands at big events such as the Belfast Mela and Balmoral Show, conferences and fundraising events such as the Belfast Marathon (cheering points). Volunteers would also be contacted to help with one-off events for which assistance is required.
- Feedback your experiences of the NHS - good or bad
In order to improve services for people living with diabetes, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is working in partnership with the Western Trust to set up a group who will feed back their experiences and be a critical friend to the Trust. For more information download the information sheet to the right or contact the office on 028 9066 6646.
- Distributing literature to Hospital Clinics
Diabetes UK Northern Ireland like to distribute literature to every hospital clinic in Northern Ireland. If think you could help by distributing information to your local hospital please contact the office on 028 9066 6646.