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Volunteering

Volunteers are one of our major strengths – over 500 people all over the UK working hard to make a difference in their local area by participating in one of many different opportunities. These include long and short term roles, with different levels of commitment and experience required.

There are many ways in which you can get involved and work with us to help us achieve our vision – that eating disorders will be beaten.

Volunteering opportunities are open to all, and we can accept applications from people in different stages of recovery from an eating disorder, although many roles require you to be recovered for a minimum of two years. All our roles do require you to be pro-recovery and committed to our values of promoting recovery, support and beating eating disorders.

You can take part in a range of activities, from providing direct support for people suffering from an eating disorder, through to working with us at our office in Norwich to help with the administration and daily running of the charity.

Volunteer Roles

Young Ambassador: If you are under 25 and recovered or in recovery from an eating disorder, you could become one of or Young Ambassadors. To find out more or to register, go to the Young Ambassador page in the For Young People section.

Carers' Ambassadors: Carers' Ambassadors work with the media, deliver talks to raise awareness and provide support for other carers online and through activities in their local areas. Please note that this role is intended for people with experience of supporting someone with an eating disorder, rather than personal experience of an eating disorder. To find out more and to register, visit the Carers' Forum.

Beat Network Group Facilitator: We are looking for people all over the UK to facilitate our self help and support groups for both sufferers and carers. We provide full training and ongoing support in this role. Click here to find out more.

Please note: due to the large number of volunteer enquiries received recently, there is currently a waiting list for training, so recruitment for the Group Facilitator and Support Volunteer roles is currently ‘ON HOLD’ until further notice.

Beat Assured Assessor: If you have recovered from an eating disorder or have cared for someone with an eating disorder, you can use your experience to assess services and help to make recommendations to improve them. This is your opportunity to have a real impact on services in the UK. For more information, click here, and to register your interest complete the form here.

Fundraiser: There are so many different activities and events that you can take part in to raise money for Beat and raise awareness of eating disorders. This is a great way to raise money and have fun while doing it. To find out more please request your free fundraising pack.

Office Volunteer: We have positions available to provide administration support in our busy office in central Norwich, working across all departments. Click here for more information.