Volunteer with Us
The Vitiligo Society is a small charity powered by a dedicated and passionate team of volunteers. Everyone who volunteers with us has been affected by vitiligo in some way, either personally or through someone they care for. Together, we work to make living with vitiligo easier, better understood and better supported.
Because we are a small organisation, our volunteers play a vital role in everything we do. We are always keen to hear from people who share our values and would like to support the vitiligo community by giving their time, skills or lived experience.
If you’d like to volunteer with The Vitiligo Society, there are a range of ways to get involved depending on your interests, skills and availability
Who we’re looking for
We are currently looking for volunteers who are:
- reliable and compassionate
- motivated by making a difference for others
- comfortable working collaboratively as part of a small team
- willing to share skills, time or experience to support people affected by vitiligo
You do not need previous volunteering experience. What matters most is commitment, empathy and a genuine interest in supporting the community.
Volunteer with The Vitiligo Society
Community Support Volunteers
Community Support Volunteers help provide day‑to‑day support for people affected by vitiligo through our online services.
This role may involve:
- helping respond to messages sent to our community inbox
- supporting our online support group sessions
- volunteering one evening a month to assist with our live support services
This role is well suited to people who enjoy listening, supporting others and being part of a supportive team environment.
Fundraising Volunteers
Fundraising Volunteers help raise vital funds to support our work.
This role may include:
- supporting or organising fundraising activities
- helping promote fundraising campaigns
- bringing new ideas for community‑based or individual fundraising
Whether you enjoy planning events, taking on challenges, or encouraging others to get involved, fundraising volunteers make an essential contribution to sustaining our work.
Healthcare and Wellbeing Specialists
We welcome expressions of interest from healthcare, scientific and wellbeing professionals who would like to volunteer their expertise.
This role may include:
- contributing articles or blogs for our VitLife magazine
- speaking at webinars or closed support events
- Joining our Medical Advisory Board
- helping answer technical or wellbeing‑related questions
- reviewing information to help ensure our content remains accurate and up to date
This role is suitable for professionals with relevant experience who are keen to support the vitiligo community in a voluntary capacity.
Stories & VitLife Contributors
We are also looking for people who would like to share their lived experience of vitiligo through writing or storytelling.
This role focuses on:
- writing articles or personal reflections for our VitLife online magazine
- helping raise awareness and understanding through lived experience
- supporting others by sharing honest, real stories about life with vitiligo
You do not need writing experience — we can support you through the process. What matters is a willingness to share and help others feel less alone.
Local Volunteer Leaders
This programme supports people who wish to help build vitiligo community and awareness in their local area.
Local Volunteer Leaders are supported to:
- bring people affected by vitiligo together locally
- support peer connection and inclusion
- raise awareness and reduce stigma in their community
- influence local and national vitiligo advocacy
- support local fundraising to drive change
This role is ideal for people interested in leadership, community building and local advocacy. Full guidance and support will be provided.
The difference you’ll make
By volunteering with The Vitiligo Society, you will become part of a small, dedicated team working to support people affected by vitiligo across the UK and beyond.
Our mission is to beat vitiligo by eradicating the psychological, social and physical effects of the condition, while working towards better treatments and a cure. Volunteers are central to making this possible.
How to get involved
When you volunteer with The Vitiligo Society, you become part of a small team working to improve the lives of people affected by vitiligo.
If you are interested in applying, please complete our Volunteer Application Form or contact hello@vitiligosociety.org.uk for more information.
We would be happy to discuss the roles further and help you find a way to get involved that suits your interests and availability.