About the role
PatientsCann UK is an organisation dedicated to advancing the medical cannabis industry through patient-centred education and engagement, offering a range of services, including consulting, research, and advocacy, to support both patients and industry professionals. The success of our mission depends on the support of dedicated volunteers like you.
Our volunteers plays an essential role in raising awareness of medical cannabis and increasing engagement with our organisation. In this role you will work closely with the management team to support the organisation. This role description is flexible to encourage a wide range of skills and experiences to contribute to this role. You will have the option to volunteer in any area as agreed between you and PatientsCann.
The success of PatientsCann UK hinges on the support of volunteers like you. You will be passionate about empowering patients, spreading awareness, and making a positive impact on the medical cannabis community. Volunteers will play a crucial role in helping us reach a broader audience and ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Types of Duties
- Event and Campaigning
- Administration
- Customer Services
- Community Engagement
- Content Creation
- Patient Volunteer
- Digital and Marketing
Your Commitments
- Comply with all policies, procedures, and guidelines provided by PatientCann.
- Go to any briefings and training that we think will help you in your role.
- Act responsibly and within the law.
- Maintain confidentiality with respect to the organisation’s sensitive information and in line with GDPR.
- Let your volunteer manager know if you are having any problems or if you have any complaints, concerns or feedback.
- Meet agreed time commitments and give reasonable notice when you’re not available so that arrangements can be made.
PatientsCann UK’s Commitments
- Introduce you to how our organisation works and your role within it.
- Give information about PatientsCann’s work, policies and procedures.
- Offer training and support for your role.
- Reimburse agreed expenses.
- Strive to resolve any concerns fairly and reasonably
- Respect and listen to your feedback, and keep you informed of any changes.
- Ensure your health, safety and welfare.
- Apply our Equal Opportunities policy.
- Encourage a positive and supportive volunteering experience.
Other information
Minimum age 18
Location
Hybrid (Mostly Virtual)
Apply
20+ open spaces
About the role
PatientsCann UK is an organisation dedicated to advancing the medical cannabis industry through patient-centred education and engagement, offering a range of services, including consulting, research, and advocacy, to support both patients and industry professionals. The success of our mission depends on the support of dedicated volunteers like you.
The Volunteer Event and Campaigning Assistant plays an essential role in raising awareness of medical cannabis and increasing engagement with our organisation. In this role you will work closely with the management team to support at events and conferences in your local area, and optionally across the UK. You will also play a crucial role in raising awareness by engaging with your local community.
This role description is flexible to encourage a wide range of skills and experiences to contribute to this role.
The success of PatientsCann UK hinges on the support of volunteers like you. You will be passionate about empowering patients, spreading awareness, and making a positive impact on the medical cannabis community. Volunteers will play a crucial role in helping us reach a broader audience and ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Main Duties
- Support the running of PatientsCann’s events
- Meet and greet and engage with event attendees and partners
- Setup equipment, stands and displays
- Basic food and drink preparation
- Canvassing and leafleting in your local area
- Engage with local communities to raise awareness of medical cannabis and our services
Skills Required
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills including Office
- Strong organisational skills
- Experience with Audio/Visual equipment and basic food preparation desirable
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Your Commitments
- Comply with all policies, procedures, and guidelines provided by PatientsCann.
- Go to any briefings and training that we think will help you in your role.
- Act responsibly and within the law.
- Maintain confidentiality with respect to the organisation’s sensitive information and in line with GDPR.
- Let your volunteer manager know if you are having any problems or if you have any complaints, concerns or feedback.
- Meet agreed time commitments and give reasonable notice when you’re not available so that arrangements can be made.
PatientCann UK’s Commitments
- Introduce you to how our organisation works and your role within it.
- Give information about PatientsCann’s work, policies and procedures.
- Offer training and support for your role.
- Reimburse agreed expenses.
- Strive to resolve any concerns fairly and reasonably
- Respect and listen to your feedback, and keep you informed of any changes.
- Ensure your health, safety and welfare.
- Apply our Equal Opportunities policy.
- Encourage a positive and supportive volunteering experience.
Other information
Minimum age 18
Location
Hybrid
Apply
20+ open spaces
About the role
PatientsCann UK is an organisation dedicated to advancing the medical cannabis industry through patient-centred education and engagement, offering a range of services, including consulting, research, and advocacy, to support both patients and industry professionals. The success of our mission depends on the support of dedicated volunteers like you.
The Front-end Web Developer plays an essential role in developing and maintaining the Front-end of PatientsCann’s website, ensuring this is functional, visually appealing, accessible and up-to-date.
In this role you will work closely with the management team and Back-end Developer utilising a number of skills and technologies including WordPress and SEO. The role is home based and can be completed anywhere across the UK.
This role description is flexible to encourage a wide range of skills and experiences to contribute to this role.
The success of PatientsCann UK hinges on the support of volunteers like you. You will be passionate about empowering patients, spreading awareness, and making a positive impact on the medical cannabis community. Volunteers will play a crucial role in helping us reach a broader audience and ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Main Duties
- Use tools like WordPress to create user-friendly and accessible web pages
- Maintain and improve website front-end
- Collaborate with back-end developers and management to improve usability
- Write functional requirement documents and guides
- Create quality mockups and prototypes
- Help back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting
- Ensure high quality graphic standards and brand consistency
- Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies
Skills Required
- Great Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Strong IT skills including Office, Adobe and other Media software
- Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and jQuery
- Proficient understanding of front-end development tools, including WordPress
- Knowledge of SEO principles
- Familiarity with browser testing and debugging
- Understanding of layout and design aesthetics
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Back-end development experience desirable
Your Commitments
- Comply with all policies, procedures, and guidelines provided by PatientsCann.
- Go to any briefings and training that we think will help you in your role.
- Act responsibly and within the law.
- Maintain confidentiality with respect to the organisation’s sensitive information and in line with GDPR.
- Let your volunteer manager know if you are having any problems or if you have any complaints, concerns or feedback.
- Meet agreed time commitments and give reasonable notice when you’re not available so that arrangements can be made.
PatientsCann UK’s Commitments
- Introduce you to how our organisation works and your role within it.
- Give information about PatientsCann’s work, policies and procedures.
- Offer training and support for your role.
- Reimburse agreed expenses.
- Strive to resolve any concerns fairly and reasonably
- Respect and listen to your feedback, and keep you informed of any changes.
- Ensure your health, safety and welfare.
- Apply our Equal Opportunities policy.
- Encourage a positive and supportive volunteering experience.
Other information
Minimum age 18
Location
Virtual
Apply
5+ open spaces
About the role
PatientsCann UK is an organisation dedicated to advancing the medical cannabis industry through patient-centred education and engagement, offering a range of services, including consulting, research, and advocacy, to support both patients and industry professionals. The success of our mission depends on the support of dedicated volunteers like you.
The Volunteer Digital and Marketing Assistant plays an essential role in raising awareness of medical cannabis and increasing engagement with our organisation through our digital platforms.
In this role you will work closely with the management team to create and implement a wide range of marketing activities including social media management, website management and content creation. The role is home based, however we seek volunteers from across the UK to support at events.
This role description is flexible to encourage a wide range of skills and experiences to contribute to this role.
The success of PatientsCann UK hinges on the support of volunteers like you. You will be passionate about empowering patients, spreading awareness, and making a positive impact on the medical cannabis community. Volunteers will play a crucial role in helping us reach a broader audience and ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Main Duties
- Support the running of PatientsCann’s social media platforms
- Create written and visual content and media
- Support the creation of digital marketing campaigns
- Update and support the maintenance of the PatientsCann website
- Report on Social Media campaign and platform effectiveness
- Support content creation and marketing at events
Skills Required
- Great Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Strong IT skills including Office, Adobe and other Media software
- Experience with a wide range of social media platforms
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Your Commitments
- Comply with all policies, procedures, and guidelines provided by PatientsCann.
- Go to any briefings and training that we think will help you in your role.
- Act responsibly and within the law.
- Maintain confidentiality with respect to the organisation’s sensitive information and in line with GDPR.
- Let your volunteer manager know if you are having any problems or if you have any complaints, concerns or feedback.
- Meet agreed time commitments and give reasonable notice when you’re not available so that arrangements can be made.
PatientsCann UK’s Commitments
- Introduce you to how our organisation works and your role within it.
- Give information about PatientsCann’s work, policies and procedures.
- Offer training and support for your role.
- Reimburse agreed expenses.
- Strive to resolve any concerns fairly and reasonably
- Respect and listen to your feedback, and keep you informed of any changes.
- Ensure your health, safety and welfare.
- Apply our Equal Opportunities policy.
- Encourage a positive and supportive volunteering experience.
Other information
Minimum age 18
Location
Hybrid (Mostly Virtual)
Apply
5+ open spaces