From its very beginnings on Deana Kenward's dining room table in 1984, the Addison’s Disease Self-Help Group has brought volunteers together to support anyone affected by Addison’s Disease and adrenal insufficiency. Volunteers continue to be vital to our work, as you can see from Deana, our Founder and Patron, still helping at events as pictured above!

Could you become an ADSHG Trustee?

Anyone from UK and Ireland can apply to become a Trustee. Our charity is especially eager to recruit two Trustees from the Republic of Ireland and Scotland in particular.

Becoming a trustee for the ADSHG is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by Addison’s and adrenal insufficiency. As a Trustee, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our charity by contributing your skills and perspectives.

Joining our board offers a chance to be a part of a team dedicated to supporting our community, promoting ongoing research and fostering community engagement. The Trustee will work with the other trustees to ensure that ADSHG fulfils its charitable objectives and discharges its responsibilities as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. This will include reviewing and approving policies, strategies, and budgets, as well as ensuring that ADSHG complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualities of a Trustee

• A passion to make a difference
• Familiarity with Addison's disease, adrenal insufficiency or supporting individuals with long-term health conditions
• Experience in charity governance, compliance, and/or finance is a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively in a virtual team environment
• A relevant degree or professional qualification is desirable but not essential

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Could you become an ADSHG volunteer?

Donating even just a couple of hours a week allows the ADSHG to be able to provide the care and support everyone living with Addison’s or adrenal insufficiency needs.

Volunteering is a great way to support ADSHG’s work, develop your skills and utilise your expertise. Every volunteer with ADSHG has a simple volunteer role description, which sets out what's involved, how we will support the volunteer and what we expect of each other. We advertise volunteering opportunities to our members via email, so if you’re not already a member please join us to hear more!

• If you can't commit on a regular basis, you may like to help out as a social host at our local support groups or write for our members' magazine. 

We'd love to hear from you and your time would make a huge difference to the people that we support. If you'd like to volunteer or have an idea about how you can help - please register your interest here.

  These are our core values for volunteering with ADSHG - our volunteering charter.

• Volunteering should be fun!
• Volunteering should be rewarding & satisfying. Meet new people, make new friends, change the world! 
• Volunteering is unpaid. We’re so grateful that you donate your time and skills. The ADSHG will reimburse out-of-pocket expenses*.
• Volunteers are fully supported. We will help you share existing skills – and develop new skills, too.
• Subject to our charity expenses policy.

Thank you for looking into giving your time to ADSHG, we look forward to welcoming and working with you!

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Whether you're newly diagnosed or have lived with the condition for years - please join our community and support our cause! You'll receive the latest expert advice, guidance and ADSHG news, whilst being part of our inspiring and supportive community. Become a member today! 

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