The SSR office team is very small so we often look for volunteers who can offer time and skills to help with the running of the charity. Whether it be through offering support to our members or by giving a helping hand in the office, there are a number of ways that you could volunteer with us.

We love to hear from people with specific skills, such as photography, film and IT skills to journalism and legal knowledge. Please get in touch if you would like to help out either on a regular basis or as a one-off.

One of the main ways that people can get involved on a regular basis is by supporting others through our regional representative network. 

A Regional Representative’s main role is to support other members in their area, through email, using the Facebook support group, or meeting for a cup of tea and a chat or a virtual meeting.

If you have a story to tell we are always on the look out for people to write personal accounts about their experiences of scoliosis for our magazine Backbone or the website. So, whether you have lived with scoliosis for years, want to talk about an experience such as bracing or surgery or to share something you have found helpful we want to hear from you!

Depending on the time volunteers have to dedicate to the role, there is also the opportunity to arrange meet-ups and activities for local members, run fundraising/awareness raising events, support groups, and to speak up for scoliosis with local GPs. The SSR team will support you in these activities and you are encouraged to team up with other local volunteers.