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At Breakthrough T1D we believe people with lived experience of type 1 diabetes should be a key aspect of every stage of type 1 diabetes research. Including people who live with type 1 diabetes in research falls under Public and Patient Participation, Involvement, and Engagement (PPIE). Read more about PPIE.
You will be supporting Breakthrough T1D’s Research Partnership team with PPIE requests from researchers in the type 1 diabetes field.
Your support will help increase the quantity and quality of support we are able to provide. In turn you will benefit individuals living with type 1 diabetes as PPIE ensures research is being completed efficiently and with the needs and views of individuals living with type 1 diabetes in mind. Therefore, this work supports our mission to help make everyday life better for people living with type 1 diabetes as we drive toward a cure.
This role provides a unique and sought-after opportunity to work within the charity sector and benefit individuals living with type 1 diabetes. It will give you a chance to:
A minimum of 3.5 hours a week, starting as soon as possible. Hours will be discussed at interview.
Remotely, with the option to work in Breakthrough T1D’s head office in central London.
Please note: for this role, you must be based in the UK, and available to travel to our offices in Central London on occasion. You will also need access to your own laptop.
When you sign up to become a volunteer, we’ll send you a copy of our Volunteer Handbook and any relevant policies you’ll need to know about.
You’ll receive training in any role-specific systems, and you’ll have the name and contact details of a staff member who’ll support you in this role and answer any questions you have.
Please note: for this role you will need access to your own laptop.
We’ll also reimburse all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with Breakthrough T1D volunteering policies.
Please email your CV and cover letter, briefly explaining why you wish to fill this role, to Maddie Bonser (Research and Involvement Officer) on researchcommunications@breakthrought1d.org.uk.