Forum Volunteer

Voluntary Sector Gateway; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

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About Pain Concern
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
Pain Concern is looking for volunteers to help moderate the charity’s online community on the Health Unlocked platform. Our forum provides peer support and a learning environment for people living with chronic pain and those who care for them. Forum moderators follow Health Unlocked guidance, creating a great culture and setting the tone for the forum.

As a volunteer moderator you will help to ensure that our online community is maintained as a safe, supportive and fun environment. You will gather information on what issues are important to forum users. You will help to monitor and moderate user-generated content. By joining us you will join a fast-growing and respected service.

What you would be doing

1. Welcoming new members to the community
2. Overseeing posts to the forum
3. Ensure that posts conform to the community guidelines
4. Signpost members to helpful resources
5. Share cases with your supervisor and team members
6. Help to gather information and feedback for statistics and report purposes

Is this role right for me?
We are looking for an individual who possesses some, or all of the experiences, skills and qualities listed below:

1. Access to a computer, or other device, and internet (if volunteering from your own location)
2. An empathetic and non-judgemental manner
3. Excellent written communication skills
4. Knowledge of chronic pain (while useful, is not essential)
5. Ability to commit to at least 6 months of volunteering

Minimum 2 hours a week for 6 months. Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.