Volunteer with us
All volunteers are welcomed into Team Kidney and we aim to provide a rewarding and positive volunteering experience.
Why volunteer for a charity?
Many people are volunteering for Kidney Research UK across the UK, gaining and developing skills and confidence whilst helping to change the lives of others.
There are many different ways in which you can get involved. Volunteering opportunities come in all shapes and sizes depending on what you want to get out of the experience. Whether you’d like to meet other people or do your own thing, we want to empower you with the right tools to make a difference.
If you have a few spare hours every month or a day each week, have skills that you can use or are looking to learn new skills, we have a number of volunteer roles suitable for all ages, abilities and interests.
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Our volunteering vacancies
Take a look at the volunteer roles we are currently recruiting for.
Would you like to lead and shape the work of this Clinical Study Group?
The chair will lead a dynamic and responsive group of clinicians, allied healthcare professionals and scientists from across the UK, all of whom are actively involved in research.
The NURTuRE Strategy Group is seeking a small number of volunteer patient representatives to provide strategic oversight of the NURTuRE Biobank, a UK project that collects and stores samples and health information from kidney disease patients to support research and improve care.
At Kidney Research UK, our marketing and communications team work across the whole organisation to create, coordinate and communicate information and news about our work. We are forming a panel of patients and carers to support this work to ensure all of our communications and marketing materials are suitable for our intended audiences.
Over 18,000 people in Peterborough are estimated to be living with kidney disease and the numbers of people needing dialysis for end stage kidney disease is growing.
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who will receive training to become peer educators who will use your knowledge and understanding of your local community to spread awareness of kidney disease and the importance of kidney health checks.
We need people in the community beating the drum and making noise about kidney disease and the importance of research.
We want you to make the most of your local opportunities and be the face of Kidney Research UK in your community. We want you to encourage others to support us with their time, voice and money. The role is not limited to this role description, we want you to be inspired and creative and find your own opportunities that we can support you to achieve.
If you have donated a kidney to someone, or are close to someone else who has donated, you could help others considering donating by becoming a buddy in the UK Living Kidney Donation Buddy Support Service.
This service allows people who are still considering living kidney donation, or who have begun the process but haven’t yet donated, to speak with someone with lived experience of donating a kidney. The service offers a secure and safe place where they can chat with someone who has first hand experience of donating a kidney and understands that journey.
Visit the webpage on Becoming a Buddy from our partners at the Robert Dangoor Partnership for Living Kidney Donation for more information on how you can volunteer to become a buddy.
We are looking for people to bridge the gap between Kidney Research UK and their local renal unit or unit they visit most.
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Join #TeamKidney and volunteer your time at one of our Bridges Walks.
As a volunteer, you'll play a crucial role in making these walks a success. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to help!
We're seeking new members to join the UK Renal Health Data Research Network.
The UK Renal Health Data Research Network (UKRHDRN) aims for better use of renal health datasets, to improve renal care and enable future research discoveries. We're looking for members to take an active part in the workstreams.
The Scottish peer educator programme works with volunteers of different faiths from the South Asian community based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow.
We are looking for patients, family members of patients or just those passionate about helping us to reach and educate different communities.
Ready to volunteer for Kidney Research UK?
Complete our quick form to apply to be a #TeamKidney volunteer.
Volunteer at a festival
Fancy attending some of the biggest UK festivals while raising money to help end kidney disease?
We've teamed up with My Cause UK to offer you the chance to volunteer at some of the UK’s top festivals!
Join our community
Are you a kidney patient, parent or carer of a patient? Do you want to input into research?
Come and join Kidney Voices for Research and use your voice to influence renal research.
Read about our fantastic volunteers
Got a question? Get in touch.
For more information or if you have any questions, get in touch with our volunteer manager: