Our volunteer team is growing! We now have a team of 32 volunteers, including our Support Contacts, who give their time and skillset to support the work of Caring Matters Now. You can read more about our key volunteer roles below, or email info@caringmattersnow.co.uk to get involved.
Joanne Williams
Mailout Volunteer
Responsible for all charity mailouts such as our annual INSPIRE magazine. Jo has also taken on the role of Online Community Content Volunteer, planning creative online content for our Baby and Toddler events and packaging and posting these to registered families.
Ange Graham Smith
Online Community Content Volunteer
To plan creative online content for our Online Communities, with a specific focus on the Infant Primary age group 5-8 year olds.
Sophie O’Mailley
This volunteer will oversee our Young Ambassador Programme spreadsheet, as a working document, guiding and supporting our active Young Ambassadors through the Level ONE & TWO of the programme.
Catrina Williamson
Wales Volunteer
To support our West of England and South Wales Regional Contacts to support members and raise awareness of CMN in Wales. Aswell as translating key documents into Welsh to improve the accessibility of resources to members in Wales.
Daniel Costa
Data Analyst Volunteer
Supporting the wider team in the design of surveys to gather the correct information, analysing members data, and presenting the statistical findings to the team to guide next steps.
Emma Pallett
Graphic Design Volunteer
The Graphic Design Volunteer will assist the wider team by working on the design of logos for charity initiatives and campaigns and providing design work for specific, focused, charity projects.
Rob and Diane Jackson
Conference Volunteers
The Conference Volunteer will assist the wider team and enables us to fulfil our charity aims by attending conferences on behalf of Caring Matters Now and educating Medical Professionals about CMN.
Sarah Jones
Be Seen Admin Volunteer
The Be Seen Award Volunteer will assist the wider team and enables us to fulfil our charity aims by processing Be Seen registrations and posting Be Seen Resource Packs to registered schools. The volunteer will also respond to general enquiry emails from schools and signpost to the wider team aswell as reviewing completion documents from schools.
Anne Kenny
Personal Story Volunteer
To proofread and provide feedback to member’s personal stories, before they are uploaded onto our website.
Karen Walsh
Merchandise Distribution Volunteer
Responsible for all merchandise and support literature orders which come in through the website. This role involves packaging and posting, as well as ensuring the administrative process is followed and stock counts are maintained.
Helen Stroud
Schools Project Volunteer
Lead the focus group committed to developing a PSHE schools’ resource with the objective to raise awareness of CMN and improve perceptions of visible differences generically, as well as leading on branding and marketing of the resource pack.
Dahlia Silk
Social Media Volunteer
Focused on social engagement within and across our social media platforms. Our Social Media Volunteer will spend time being ‘social’ on social media, welcoming new members, replying to comments under our posts and networking with partnering organisations.
Jackie Thirkettle
Baby and Toddler Volunteer
To co-host the activity based session of Online Baby and Toddler Events, assisting with singing, actions and storytelling.
Andy Gray
Digital Marketing Volunteer
To create engaging content to attract corporate sponsorship, healthcare partnerships through LinkedIn.
Charlotte Muehlschlegel
Research Connector
Developing a self-advocacy pack for young adults attending adult medical appointments for the first time.
Sarah Whyatt
Plain Text Version Volunteer
Creating plain language research content for members.
Rebecca Hunter
Medical Advocate
Inputting medical professionals’ data from conferences, assisting the Head of Support with our MEK Focus Group and improving accessibility for all members.
