Volunteering

For more information, visit the Parkinson’s UK website (last updated November 2021).

Volunteering is a good alternative to paid work. Voluntary work can allow you to stay active, share your skills and meet new people, but have a lot more flexibility in terms of your working times. You could think about the things you enjoy doing or would be interested in trying.

Remember that you are allowed to do voluntary work while claiming some benefits. Sometimes the organisation you volunteer for will pay expenses, like travel fares. There’s lots of volunteering opportunities available across the UK. You can also volunteer for Parkinson’s UK. You can also find details of other volunteering organisations in the useful contacts section.