Why volunteering with PhysioNet matters — and how you can help

Volunteering with PhysioNet offers a unique and deeply rewarding opportunity to transform lives for those living with disabilities in Low to Middle income countries around the world.

Every year, PhysioNet sends high-quality, refurbished, disability and paediatric equipment to children and families who would otherwise go without. This vital work relies entirely on the dedication, skill, and goodwill of our volunteers.

By giving your time, you directly help individuals and families achieve greater independence, and improve their quality of life.

Whether you’re a trained therapist, a practical helper, or simply someone with energy and enthusiasm, there is a place for you in the PhysioNet team.

Urgent appeal – volunteers needed!

Volunteer Charity Administrator 

Help change lives around the world.

PhysioNet is an award-winning charity that provides unwanted disability equipment and some medical supplies a second life by sending it to hospitals, care homes and rehabilitation centres across the developing world.

Following a recent change within our team, we are looking for a friendly, organised Volunteer Charity Administrator to support the day-to-day running of our charity.

Working closely with our Trustees and Team Leaders, you would play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly and that vital equipment reaches those who need it most.

The Role

• Coordinate the charity’s general enquiries and email inbox.
• Support Trustees with day-to-day administration.
• Maintain records and documentation.
• Assist with newsletters and communications.
• Help coordinate international shipments.
• Welcome occasional visitors to our Yorkshire depot.

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly and organised.
• Good communication skills.
• Comfortable using email and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passionate about making a difference.
• Preferably residing in the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Wetherby or Ripon area.

What’s Involved?

• 8-12 flexible hours per week.
• Mainly home-based.
• Occasional visits to our Gelsthorpe depot.
• Full training and support provided.

Every email answered, every enquiry managed and every shipment coordinated helps transform lives across the world.

Apply to:-

Peter.thompson@physionet.org.uk 

We are also looking for:

• Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Technicians to check paediatric equipment at our depots in North Yorkshire, the South East and the South West.
  
• Physiotherapists and OTs willing to travel overseas (expenses paid) to deliver hands-on training that changes lives.
  
• Helpers at the North Yorkshire depot (Monday mornings) to check and pack equipment, especially powered wheelchairs.
  
• Fit and strong volunteers to help load containers once a month, ensuring equipment reaches those in need around the world.
  
• Drivers with a clean licence to collect donated equipment using the charity’s vans.

If you have any of these skills—or simply the energy and enthusiasm to make a difference—we would be delighted to welcome you. Every hour you give helps those  living with a disability gain mobility, confidence, and hope.

Let’s get started

Thank you Your support truly changes lives.
The Team at PhysioNet