Volunteer Roles

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Steel Bones. Volunteering with Steel Bones offers a unique opportunity to make a difference on the lives of amputee families, helping them overcome challenges and thrive within a supportive community. Our organisation is deeply rooted in the power of volunteering.

Why Volunteer for Steel Bones?

Empower Amputee Families:

  • Your efforts will directly support individuals and families affected by limb loss, providing them with the resources and community they need to live life to the fullest.
  • Develop Valuable Skills:
    Engage in roles that enhance your abilities, from event coordination to peer mentoring, all while receiving support and training from our dedicated team.
  • Experience Personal Growth: Volunteering has been linked to improved mental and physical health, offering a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
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A big thank you to all our volunteers, each one of you makes Steel Bones possible.

Here is some information on some of the roles we have available:

Events Volunteer

There are 6 National Events a year. The biggest are the Summer Celebration Day with 300 people attending and the Christmas Party with 100 attendees.

Events Volunteers support the Steel Bones Team in creating a warm, welcoming environment for our guests. All are given a role which suits their skills and will help run the event successfully.  Events volunteers maintain a smiley attitude, engage with amputee families, encourage conversation and add to the fun, energetic vibe. Events Volunteers are supported by the Steel Bones Team to develop their skills and experience.

Typical Tasks Include:

  • Welcoming and registering attendees
  • Help with admin of fundraising activities e.g. a raffle or cake sale
  • Photography, refreshments, parking, chill out zone etc
  • Be an ambassador for Steel Bones Community Culture and embrace all aspects
  • Man stands and stalls to promote resources, information and engage with attendees
  • Setup, logistics, practical on-the-day support that make the events happen
  • Energising attendees; celebrating the contribution of attendees

Press & Media Volunteer

Time Required: 1 hour a week

We need someone who loves writing Press releases and has experience engaging with the media to actively build relationships with the Press.

Typical Tasks Include:

  • Regularly monitor press/media for relevant articles/posts etc and file.
  • Drafting promotional copy and press releases
  • Assisting with general Press administration
  • Updating the Press database
  • Raising awareness of Steel Bones and representing Steel Bones in a positive light
  • Be an ambassador for Steel Bones Community Culture and embrace all aspects

Twitter / Instagram Volunteer

Time required: 2 hours a week across the week, so around 20 minutes a day

We need someone who loves Twitter and Instagram to help us engage effectively on these platforms.

Typical Tasks Include:

  • Engaging with followers and the amputee community on Twitter and Instagram e.g. retweeting and commenting
  • Looking at the potential of a Tik Tok channel with Youth Committee
  • Be an ambassador for Steel Bones Community Culture and embrace all aspects
  • Creating post images for social media use
  • Scheduling engaging posts
  • Undergoing an enhanced DBS Check
  • Developing hashtags

School Workshop Volunteer

Time Required: Each school session is 3 hours.  Pre Pandemic, we ran up to 10 events a year, this is slowly building back up.

School Workshop Volunteers support the team in creating an energetic, engaging school workshop. The Workshop Leader (who is an employee of Steel Bones) coordinates team and logistics, communicating the Workshop info sheet with the volunteers.

Typical Tasks Include:

  • Undergoing Enhanced DBS check
  • Sharing experiences as an amputee when children ask questions such as: Do you keep your prosthetic on at night? How does it feel when someone stares at you? How do you access shops? Does it hurt? All training will be given on these to ensure volunteers are fully prepared and to ensure the workshop leader knows which questions they are comfortable with.
  • Be an Ambassador for Steel Bones armed with the latest information on current activities.
  • Communicating and engaging with school children
  • Be an ambassador for Steel Bones Community Culture and embrace all aspects
  • Support the Workshop Leader in logistics and set up
  • Public Speaking

 

Community Fundraising Volunteer

Time required: Activity dependent

Community Fundraising Volunteers support the team in creating fun fundraising activities which involve the wider community. 

Typical Tasks Include:

  • Organising activities such as bingo or quiz night, cake sales, packing bags in supermarkets or bucket shakes. We always love to hear new ideas.
  • Welcome guests and make them feel welcome. Supporting any necessary front of house duties and demonstrating good customer service skills
  • Working as part of a team
  • Admin and set up needs
  • Be an ambassador for Steel Bones Community Culture and embrace all aspects
  • Be an Ambassador for Steel Bones armed with the latest information on current activities

Family Monitors

Time Required: Up to 3 hours a week.

Family Monitors offer emotional support and friendship to amputees, sharing personal experiences and offering hope through lived insight.

Training

Online training over one day in two 2-hour sessions with a break. 
Must complete online induction before attending.

What you will do:

  • Have regular, friendly conversations with matched beneficiaries
  • Host meet-ups or check-ins, based on interests and location
  • Raise spirits, listen, and help others feel valued and confident

Family Mentors

Time Required: Up to 5 hours a week.

Family Mentors offer practical, motivational support to amputees and their families, helping them tackle urgent issues and boost daily life. Volunteers draw from lived experience to offer hope and encouragement.

With training, you’ll support Steel Bones activities and help families facing complex needs, such as housing or benefits, in coordination with our expert team.

Training Requirements:

Complete online induction before attending in-person training.
In-person training runs for 5–6 hours on a Saturday with breaks and interactive activities.
Build strong connections with your mentor team.

Typical Tasks Include:

  • Welcome new families with a friendly call
  • Offer a listening ear
  • Encourage involvement in Steel Bones or community events
  • Offer signposting and share personal knowledge or experiences

All volunteers must attend an online induction which lasts around 2 hours.
There is some additional training for some roles requiring
extended safeguarding and confidentiality knowledge.

To express your interest, contact Rachel at rachel@steelbone.co.uk for more information

Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of amputee families.
Your time, skills, and passion can help create
a more inclusive and supportive community.

Telephone

03333 606930

Address

c/o The Beeches
32 Mill Street
Isleham
Cambs CB7 5RY

Email

hello@steelbone.co.uk

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