Pain Concern
Charity registered in Scotland SC023559
Pain Concern is a charity working to support and inform people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. We believe that pain is best faced together by the ‘Pain Community’ of people with pain, their family, supporters and healthcare professionals. This ideal is reflected in the make-up of the Pain Concern team.
Current opportunities
About Pain Concern:
Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and
those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. Visit our
website to find out more about what we do, including our Airing Pain radio
programme, Pain Matters magazine, information helpline, community pain education
sessions and our research and campaigning work.
All pain is unpleasant, but for the 7.8 million people in the UK living with long-term pain
it is a part of everyday life. It diminishes quality of life more than any other condition,
leading often to loss of work, depression and disability. Anyone at any age can develop
persistent pain and you will very probably know somebody affected. Although there is
usually no cure, people who receive the appropriate treatment, information and support
can manage their condition effectively with life-changing results
Purpose of Volunteer Role
This role supports our aim in delivering pain education in our communities and providing
access to high quality resources to those who may not have digital access. As an
ambassador you will provide tailored information on pain management services
available in the local health board area and Signpost to any other support services in
the community.
Promote the concept of supported self-management as a recommended, effective
intervention for chronic pain.
Help make a difference to people living with pain by providing a powerful platform to
hear the views and experiences for the all too often, voiceless patients.
Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will be required to undertake a PVG
check.
What would you be doing:
• Have personal experience of chronic pain (e.g., a diagnosis or experience of
supporting a family member or friend).
• Representing Pain Concern in a professional manner
• Build a network with local GP surgeries, NHS health board.
• Attend Pain Management groups (virtually or in person), to highlight long term
support options.
• Making conversation with members of the public as appropriate, and answering
questions about the charity’s work.
• Signpost to helpline, Pain Concern information leaflets, Airing Pain etc
• Carry out research into community groups, local events and businesses in your
area, so that you can contact them to attend fayres, exhibitions etc
• Attend cheque presentations and local events officially thanking donors and
hosts for their support
• Adhere to Pain Concern’s policies and procedures at all times, including
Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data
Protection; Confidentiality;
• Attend training and volunteer meetings
• Keep your Volunteer Manager up to date on your activities, including the
contacts you’ve made and talks that you’ve arranged.
Is this role right for me:
We are looking for an individual who possesses some or all of the below experiences,
skills and qualities.
• Friendly, positive and outgoing personality
• Tenacity and enthusiasm for sourcing opportunities in your community
• Enthusiasm and interest in chronic pain and the work we do
• Good communication skills, including public speaking
• Strong organisational skills, and an ability to work on own initiative and be
proactive
• Access to the Internet and confidence in using it
• A good local knowledge
• Flexibility
Availability and location
Minimum commitment of 6 months.
Minimum 2-3 hours per week.
By becoming one of our Community Ambassadors, you will travel in and around your geographical area to meet support groups and attend events and from our office at Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh EH15 3HS
Benefits to you:
• Experience volunteering as part of a friendly team
• Meet new people
• Build on your employability skills
• Training and a dedicated volunteer line manager looking after you
• A job reference after 6 months of volunteering.
• Satisfaction of giving a valuable service to the community
• On-site car parking
• Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Volunteer Policy
How do I apply:
Download and complete an application form our website at https://painconcern.org.uk/volunteer-for-pain-concern/
For more information please contact hr@painconcern.org.uk
Volunteer Task Description and Person Specification
Pain Concern is a UK based charity for those living with chronic pain, and those who care for and about them.
Purpose of Volunteer Role
The volunteer will be responsible for reviewing Pain Concern’s information including leaflets, Pain Matters magazine and Airing Pain radio programmes.
Task Description
• Read information leaflets
• Listen to audio files
• Give feedback to us by filling out an easy form
Skills and Personal Qualities
• Be flexible (E)
• Good communication skills (E)
• Proficient using Google Forms and/or Microsoft Word (E)
• Critical thinking (E)
• An interest in chronic pain (E)
E/D = Essential or Desirable
Availability and location
•Remote location. Desired minimum commitment of 3 months.
• This role does not require a regular time commitment, but responding to requests for feedback
as and when it is required.
Support, supervision and training
The Listener & Reader Panel Team Leader will provide any guidance required on an ad-hoc basis.
To apply:
Please email hr@painconcern.org.uk
About Pain Concern:
Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and
those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. Visit our
website to find out more about what we do, including our Airing Pain radio
programme, Pain Matters magazine, information helpline, community pain education
sessions and our research and campaigning work.
All pain is unpleasant, but for the 7.8 million people in the UK living with long-term pain
it is a part of everyday life. It diminishes quality of life more than any other condition,
leading often to loss of work, depression and disability. Anyone at any age can develop
persistent pain and you will very probably know somebody affected. Although there is
usually no cure, people who receive the appropriate treatment, information and support
can manage their condition effectively with life-changing results
Purpose of Volunteer Role
Pain Concern could not exist without our volunteers. We are looking for someone with
an interest in chronic paint o help raise funds for Pain Concern by coordinating
fundraising events.
What would you be doing:
• Maintain communications those fundraising in aid of Pain Concern and provide
support
• With support from the Fundraising Team, Fundraising Steering Group and your
fellow volunteers, help to plan and deliver events and activities to raise funds
and awareness
• Send out fundraising packs
• Liaise with Media Team for publicising fundraisers and events
• Maintain a list of fundraising opportunities such as walks and marathons
• Help develop and maintain the fundraising section of Pain Concern’s website
• Research opportunities to promote community fundraising
• Develop links with local businesses
• Research and organise local fundraising events
• Recruit community fundraisers to support events in their area
• Attend events organised by our fundraisers as the ‘face’ of Pain Concern
• Maintain a database of contact and other ad hoc admin support for the team as
required
Is this role right for me:
We are looking for an individual who possesses some or all of the below
experiences, skills and qualities.
• Budgeting
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in event management
• Interest in chronic pain
• Ability to work flexibly with enthusiasm and commitment
• Strong IT skills and knowledge of MS Office
Availability and location
Minimum commitment of 6 months.
Minimum 2-3 hours per week.
Hybrid volunteering from our office at Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh EH15 3HS or from
your own location.
Benefits to you:
• Experience volunteering as part of a friendly team
• Meet new people
• Build on your employability skills
• Training and a dedicated volunteer line manager looking after you
• A job reference after 6 months of volunteering.
• Satisfaction of giving a valuable service to the community
• On-site car parking
• Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our
Volunteer Policy
How do I apply:
Download and complete an application form our website at
https://painconcern.org.uk/volunteer-for-pain-concern/
For more information please contact hr@painconcern.org.uk
About Pain Concern:
Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and those who
care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. Visit our website to find out
more about what we do, including our Airing Pain radio programme, podcasts, Pain Matters
magazine, information helpline, and our research and campaigning work.
All pain is unpleasant, but for the 7.8 million people in the UK living with long-term pain it is a
part of everyday life. It diminishes quality of life more than any other condition, leading often to
loss of work, depression and disability. Anyone at any age can develop persistent pain and you
will very probably know somebody affected. Although there is usually no cure, people who
receive the appropriate treatment, information and support can manage their condition
effectively with life-changing results.
Role Purpose:
To make sure that information needs within Pain Concern are met, including those of
the Media, Editorial, Helpline and Forum. To support other departments with research,
data analysis and compiling reports.
What you would be doing:
• Monitor, update and optimize lists of resources for signposting including the
Pain Concern Factsheet, the website resources page and embedded website
links
• Create and maintain short descriptions about Pain Concern and its activities for
use in publications and databases
• Keep up-to-date with developments in pain, from research publications and
news media and disseminate this info to rest of organisation, including Media
and Policy Teams
• Send relevant information to the Editorial team for inclusion in the magazine
notes and elsewhere
• Monitor and supply information needs for Helpline and Forum
• Assist in data analysis, research and report or abstract writing, relating to
Helpline and other services
• Maintain database of Pain Concern publications and information produced by
Pain Concern
• Manage inboxes for public comment and general information requests
• Maintain the list of those Media Volunteers who are willing to take part in
surveys, media interviews etc.
Is this role right for me?
We are looking for:
• Strong research skills
• Experience of writing reports and abstracts
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Well organised
• Knowledge of databases, indexing, cataloguing, referencing
• Knowledge/Interest of chronic pain and long-term conditions
• Experience of working with corporate identity and house style
• Experience of providing health related information and support to members
of the public
• Understanding of websites, Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of
electronic communication
Availability and location:
• Minimum commitment of 3 months
• Minimum 2-3 hours per week
• Volunteer from our office at Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh EH15 3HS
Benefits to you:
• Experience volunteering as part of a friendly team, supported by a professional
editor
• Meet new people
• Build on your employability skills
• Training and a dedicated volunteer line manager looking after you
• A job reference after 3 months of volunteering.
• Satisfaction of giving a valuable service to the community
• On-site car parking
• Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Volunteer
Policy