A volunteer role for everyone!
What would you like to know about volunteering?
Find a role that suits you
We know that volunteering isn’t ‘one size fits all’. Whatever your interests and however much time you can commit, there is a role for you.
Volunteer to support people with epilepsy
Share your time to support others and positively impact lives, either face to face or virtually
Volunteer your skills, knowledge and experience
You’re an expert through experience. Share your skills with us.
Advisory panel volunteersCampaign volunteersHealth information volunteersAdmin and project volunteersVlogger volunteers
Volunteer in your community
Make a difference by volunteering in your local community. Through events, fundraising or raising awareness.
Community champion volunteer (NI)Bradford 10km event volunteerLondon marathon event volunteerLondon Landmarks half marathon event volunteerFamily support volunteer (NI and Wales)
Action Team!
Small actions have big impacts!
Looking for a flexible and convenient way to volunteer? Then join our Action Team.
From just 10 minutes a month, you can help us create a world without limits for people with epilepsy. This micro-volunteering role means you can do as much or as little as you like. The tasks we set are flexible and can be done from home at a time to suit you. Want to find out more?
Action Team
Corporate volunteering
Let’s take action together! The perfect volunteering opportunity for virtual teams.
Are you looking for an interesting and unique CSR day for your team? We offer corporates a range of volunteering opportunities, including:
- Corporate day of action
- Skills sharing
- Event support
- Fundraising
For more information or to discuss opportunities contact volunteering@epilepsy.org.uk
What you can gain from volunteering
As a volunteer with Epilepsy Action, you won’t just be bringing positive changes to the people you support – you will also be able to expand upon your own experiences and knowledge. Here is just some of what you can gain from volunteering with us.
We know that giving your valuable time to volunteer is a lot to ask. As such, we want to ensure your volunteering experience is as smooth and stress-free as possible. Here is what you can expect when you volunteer with us.
What our volunteers say
Find out what our current volunteers have to say about being part of our volunteering team.
“It give me a real sense of being able to give back, and almost a reason why I have epilepsy – so that I can volunteer and help others. It’s also a good starting point to raise the profile of epilepsy and Epilepsy Action: talking to friends/acquaintances, for instance, who may ask how you spend your time, what you’ve been up to the past week etc.”
Talk & Support Group Volunteer
“It’s fun, it brings you closer together with others and you get a chance to learn more.”
16-30 Advisory Panel Member
“It gives me a sense of purpose and satisfaction to know that I am helping Epilepsy Action achieve its goals, especially as Epilepsy Action has always supported me. It’s nice to be able to give something back.”
Health Information Volunteer
“Epilepsy Action has given me a purpose and empowered me. I recently resigned from my job due to stress and anxiety but I have had such fantastic support from people who work at Epilepsy Action and feel great about myself and my abilities. I feel as though I am able to use my skills for a great purpose. I also love the support that Epilepsy Action give people who are struggling.”
Befriender
Volunteer stories
Volunteering FAQs
We get asked a lot of questions about how you can volunteer and what is involved, so we have tried to answer as many of these as possible.
- What happens during my induction?
- I am receiving welfare benefits - can I volunteer?
- What if I can't see an opportunity near to me?
- What checks do you need to undertake for me to volunteer?
- What if I have a criminal record?
- Can I volunteer in more than one role?
- Can I volunteer if I live outside the UK?
Contact us
If you want to chat about an existing application or have any questions about volunteering, please get in touch.
volunteering@epilepsy.org.uk or call 0113 210 8795
We look forward to meeting you soon!