Volunteer
Everyone at WAMES is a volunteer. We’re proud of what we have achieved but know that we could achieve far more with additional help.
There is a lot of work to be done in Wales campaigning, raising awareness and providing information. WAMES is looking for people with a wide variety of skills and interests to work alongside a small team. Jobs can be tailored to the applicant’s energy levels and available free time.
We welcome enquiries from anyone living in Wales. Knowledge of ME is not essential but a willingness to learn about it is, as you will be working alongside people with the condition. Contact Jan to find out more.
Below are a few examples of the kind of opportunities that are available but we also welcome suggestions.
Media
We need people of all ages, from all areas of Wales, who would be interested in giving interviews for TV, newspapers, magazines and radio. We want to hear from people who have lots to say about:
- access to health and social care services
- the importance ME research and the search for a cure
- the impact of ME on your work and/or family life
- the impact on your life of caring for children or adults with ME
- access to education, transition to adult services, and other issues affecting children and young people
- access to benefits or any other relevant issue
Contact Sylvia to discuss becoming a media volunteer.
Digital stories
We are looking for people to become part of a video awareness project. Alternatively make your own digital stories with advice from the BBC
Awareness raising
Contact us if you’d like to help distribute publicity, seek out awareness opportunities, or organise events, exhibitions etc.
Young People
Could your gift of communicating with young people help us to create effective posters, information sheets and newsletter?
Publicity & publications
Do you have design skills and ideas for communicating through info sheets, posters, design & layout skills, powerpoint etc?
Administration
Would you like to help out behind the scenes (often from home) by distributing newsletters, taking minutes, AGM minutes, sending out mailings etc.?
Fundraising
Can you help us to develop a sustainable funding strategy and identify potential funders?
Online
Do you spend a lot of time online and would like to learn how to update our website, coordinate the newsblog or extend our online presence?
Research
We need somebody with a scientific and/or research background to help us monitor research, develop relationships with researchers or carry out surveys for WAMES.
Welsh Language
Much of the above needs to be done in Welsh as well as English. We would like someone with good language skills to help us develop our Welsh language work.
